Family School 32
1 Montclair Place
Yonkers, New York 10710
Tel. 914 376-8595
Fax 914 376-8597
sfierson@yonkerspublicschools.org
Bernard P. Pierorazio
Superintendent
Susan V. Fierson
Principal
Luke Schrade
Assistant Principal
April 2012
Dear Parents:
As the ELA and Math State Assessment approaches for Grades 3-8, we thought it would be beneficial to share the following suggestions that will help your children prepare in a positive way. Please review these TEST WISE TIPS with your child. While we want our children to do well, we also want them to approach the testing with a positive attitude.
- Plan to avoid trips, appointments or other scheduling conflicts with the assessment
- Do not make any unusual changes in the sleeping or eating habits of your child
- Try to avoid introducing any family conflicts
- Discourage any studying the night before
- Avoid watching programs that are frightening
- Please provide a nourishing breakfast
- Dress your child comfortably. New clothes are often distracting for children
- Please bring your child to school on time
- Tell your child "Good Luck" with a smile
- Ask about the assessment at the end of the day. Show your child your interest in the results, but do not overdo it.
Following this simple advice could mean the difference between a child who is emotionally ready for the assessment and one who is not.
Please note that the test dates for the
ELA State Assessment are:
Tuesday, April 17- Thursday, April 19
Math State Assessment are:
Wednesday, April 25 - Friday, April 27
Sincerely,
Susan Fierson
Principal