ELA MCAS Begins With 8th Grade on Tuesday, April 4
As the Red Sox begin their season today, we at the Nichols Middle School begin our testing season with the 8th Grade students taking Session 1 of ELA on Tuesday, April 4, and then Session 2 on Thursday, April 6.
Then on Wednesday, April 5, all of our 6th Grade students will take Session 1 of ELA, and then conclude ELA on Friday, April 7, with Session 2.
Seventh Grade students will not complete the ELA portion of the Next Generation MCAS until after April Break on Tuesday, April 25, and complete Session 2 on Thursday, April 27.
I have had meetings with both 8th and 6th Grade so far, and will meet with 7th Grade next week. In my meetings, I discussed the importance of the tests, some test-taking strategies, and why students should do their best.
I talked with students about getting a good night's sleep, eating a solid breakfast, and bringing in a water bottle to support their learning.
We believe that all of our students can have success with MCAS and we know that we will not be happy until all of them do.
Please re-emphasize to your child that they need to try their best during these testing days, and success should be in our future.
Any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Thank you.
