Dear CSAMS Families,
Last week, 3rd year middle school students took their PSAT exams which means that Spring standardized testing has officially begun. Over the next several weeks, your student will take both the MSTEP and the NWEA assessments. These assessments are an opportunity for students to show what they’ve learned and how they’ve grown. Your encouragement plays a vital role in helping them feel confident and prepared. Here are a few ways that you can support your child’s academic success and well-being on testing days:
During testing weeks, please help your child arrive at school on time each day. Being on time helps them start the day without unnecessary stress and ensures they do not miss any important instructions. We also recommend minimizing after-school commitments (if possible) so that your child has time to relax and recharge.
This is the testing schedule for CSAMS 1st and 2nd year students:
This is the testing schedule for CSAMS 3rd year students:
Thank you for partnering with us to support your student’s academic journey. Your involvement and encouragement truly make a difference.
In partnership with you,
Dina Barnaby
Staff Appreciation Week is just around the corner. Our staff work some long hours to be the best they can be for our children. Our CSA District Parent Council needs your help to show our staff how much they are loved. CSAD PC have big plans in the works to make sure each staff member feels special and appreciated but can't do it alone. Please take a look at the signup's below to see how you might be able to help.
Let's rally together to show our staff how much we truly appreciate them.
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Our CSA District Staff play a significant role in helping students learn, develop, and find specific interests and passions. Often their hard work is overlooked, and they only get feedback when there is an issue. Let’s change that. This year let’s use Staff Appreciation week as a time to reach out to those staff members that have made a difference to us and express our appreciation.
Writing an appreciation letter or email can be one of the most heartfelt gestures you can do as a student or parent. All staff email addresses by campus can be found in the District Contacts section of the Tuesday Times.
College Board exams are state-mandated for all public-school students. These are important exams for our students. The SAT/PSAT and M-STEP are conducted digitally. The testing schedule below outlines the dates we will be administering these exams. Each exam will begin promptly at 9:00 AM, so students need to arrive no later than 8:45 AM.
Monday, May 5 - CSAMS 1st & 2nd year students will take the M-Step Reading Part 1
Tuesday, May 6 - CSAMS 1st & 2nd year students will take the M-Step Reading Part 2
Thursday, May 8 - CSAMS 1st & 2nd year students will take the M-Step Math
Thursday, May 8 - CSAMS 3rd year students will take the M-Step Science & Social Studies
Monday, May 19 - All CSAMS students will take the NWEA Reading
Wednesday, May 21 - All CSAMS students will take the NWEA Math
It is critical that students arrive on time. The rules for administering these exams are precise and inflexible. There is no leeway. The moment verbal directions for the exam begin, any student not seated will not be permitted entry into the examination room. There are no exceptions. Students are not permitted to eat or drink anything during the exam. Students will have breaks during the exam. During break time, they may leave the testing room and will be permitted to have snacks. Although snacks will be provided, we also encourage students to bring a snack with them to eat during the break so they will be properly “fueled” for the duration of each exam.
Students are not permitted to have ANY type of electronic communication devices (ECDs) with them during the exams, which means no cell phones, iPods, smart watches or any other ECDs. Students will be asked to turn in their ECDs prior to testing. These devices will be stored in a safe place and returned to students after testing is completed for the day. Students who have alarms on their watches must turn off those alarms during testing. A phone that rings or buzzes during testing will result in the student’s test being voided, and the student will be dismissed from the testing session.
Students will be permitted to use College Board approved calculators during the exam. Consider taking a moment to replace the batteries in your child’s TI-84 calculator before test day. The digital test platform has a built-in graphing calculator that you can use if you wish. Please support your students so they come to all tests well rested and ready to do their personal best. Be sure they get enough sleep on both the night and weekend prior to the test.
Are you interested in helping out next school year? We are looking to fill some parent council positions. The CSA District Parent Council is instrumental in expanding opportunities for our educators and students. The CSAD PC enhances the educational programs offered in our District and supports school activities and events. They engage in both FUN-raising and FUND-raising, the former by coordinating community-building activities and the latter by raising funds to supplement school resources. They also work to support the parent body through education and outreach. CSA District Parent Council makes a significant difference in providing the very best education to our students. They are currently looking for a District Secretary, CSPA PC Co-Chair, and two CSAMS PC Co-Chairs. Training is provided for all positions.
If you are interested in a position or would like more information please contact CSAD PC at CSAParentCouncil@csaschool.org.
