At the risk of rushing through the winter celebrations, I know you were all anxiously wondering when we were going to finalize our PARCC assessment dates following the thrilling announcement a few weeks ago that the BESE voted to move towards MCAS 2.0 and that we would continue with PARCC this spring until the new assessment is developed for Spring 2017! ( I am channeling my most sincere optimistic outlook in the spirit of tonight's opening of THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, Jr., a story of a young lady full of enthusiasm and hope as she sets out to tackle the modern world of NYC...in 1922) Perhaps the spring will welcome PARCCLand: the musical...or many of you will be singing when you receive the individual student results from last year's assessments which will be mailed home very soon. At any rate, our assessment schedule will be as follows:
PARCC Language Arts/ Literacy
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Grades 6, 7, & 8
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Wednesday, May 4
Thursday, May 5
Friday, May 6
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PARCC Mathematics
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Grades 6, 7, & 8
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Monday, May 9
Tuesday, May 10
Wednesday, May 11
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MCAS STE (science, technology, and engineering)
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Grade 8
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Tuesday, May 17
Wednesday, May 18
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As referenced earlier, Stony Brook Theater Arts presents THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE, Jr. tonight @ 7:00 and tomorrow @ 1:30 & 7:00. Some tickets are still available at the door. The students involved have been making enthusiastic announcements every morning this week and with the previews they presented before Thanksgiving, tickets have been selling well.
The activity after school between the start of the basketball season and production week for theater has filled the lobby with energy and enthusiasm all week long. It is always inspiring to see the students choose to extend their time here in the building!
Have a wonderful weekend,
Chris
"Optimism is essential to achievement and it is also the foundation of courage and true progress" - Nicholas Murray Butler
