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News
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Oct
IOWA Test of Basic Skills (ITBS) - Oct 13 - Oct 21
Grades 1 through 8 will be administered the ITBS standardized test beginning on Tuesday, October 13. Testing in the first quarter of the school year enables the staff to evaluate curriculum and to obtain information that will be of value in implementing differentiated instruction. It is very important that students be in attendance and on time on the testing days. Testing occurs in the morning periods. Below are some helpful tips to help you with your student to do well on the test.
- Make sure that your student gets a good night's sleep
- Provide a light, healthy breakfast
- Arrive to shool on time (students will still attend their assigned 8 am Mass
- Send your student to school with confidence building words of praise and support
- "You'll do great" "Believe in yourself" "I love you"
- Suggest that your student breathe deeply to relax before and after the test
Remind your studen to listen/read directions carefully and look at all possible answer before choosing one.
And finally, tell your student to pray to God for his help before the test, during the test and don't forget the "thank-you God" after the test is over. God does work in wonderful ways.
PTG News
8
Oct
2009-10 Parent Teacher Group - Newletter #1
Dear Parents of St. Rose of Lima School:
On behalf of your elected Parent Teacher Group ("PTG") Board, welcome back to what will certainly be a special year at St. Rose of Lima School. We are priviliged to welcome over fifty new families to our St. Rose of Lima School community. I've personally had the pleasure of meeting several of our new families. Not only are they kind, they bring a fresh perspective and a rejuvenating energy to our school.
This year is also special in that it marks the final year of our existing school structure. Soon we'll say goodbye to the facility that has served our Parish and community in educating multiple generations of St. Rose students. In Summer 2010, we'll welcome our brand new Education Center equipped with air conditioning, spacious classrooms, technological advancements, and a pre-school!
The PTG Board met over the summer to plan an array of events for our students, parents and staff. The inspiration provided by our new families helped the PTG Board establish our preeminent goal of "Building Community" for th is academic year. Simply put, our focus is to have fun this year. The PTG will continue to sponsor our beloved traditional events like the parent/child activities and Halloween Carnival. I'm happy to report that we've added a new series of activities for parents that combine both social interaction and fundraising. More information is forthcoming so stay tuned to your Monday white envelopes.
