May 25, 2012
Dear Parents and Students,
It sure was hard to say goodbye this afternoon. There is definitely a special place in my heart for this sweet class!
It was great seeing you all this morning. Thank you for an awesome pancake party, and for the wonderful gift cards and gifts. I am going to have some fun shopping, eating out and getting pampered. And huge thanks to Ashley Mock for being our fabulous room mom and organizing this special celebration!
Information about STAAR: As you are aware, your child or children recently were administered the STAAR (State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness). Since this assessment is a replacement for the former TAKS, you may be expecting to see your child’s test results at the end of the school year. This year, however, is a phase-in year, so no parent information is being provided by the Texas Education Agency for Grades 3-8 until a later date.
As in the past, when a new testing system is implemented, the first set of results is delayed in order to set the performance standards. Due to this standard setting process, student results for the Spring 2012 grades 3 through 8 STAAR assessments will not be available until January of 2013. Once results are available, you will receive your student’s Confidential Student Report and a Parent Brochure that explains the testing results.
For more information about the STAAR program, visit the TEA Student Assessment website atTexas Education Agency - Assessment Resources for Students and Parents.
Sincerely,
Debra Lewis, Director of Assessment/District Testing Coordinator
512.464.5039 debbie_lewis@roundrockisd.org
DATES for the 2012/2013 School Year:
8/23 Welcome Walk
8/24 PTA Fall Fling 7:30-10:00
Supply Drop-off 8:00-9:00
8/27 First Day of School
Parents, I am truly grateful for your continued support, and sharing your child with me this year. I look forward to seeing you all at school in the fall!
Happy summer,
Joni Biggers
p.s. Click on the Summer Activities link for a collection of educational activities, informative websites, and fun ideas for the summer.