More Picts from the Winter Ball

Some students were asking for more Winter Ball pictures, so here are a few more. Remember if you would like a copy of all the Winter Ball pictures, simply send a blank cd to me at school. :)

TCAP Writing Assessment

Tomorrow, February 1st, is the TCAP writing assessment for grades 5 and 8. Please remember it is important for children in these grades to be here on time, have a good night's rest, and a good breakfast. Students good luck and do your best!!

Frequently Asked Questions
http://www.tn.gov/education/assessment/writing.shtml

What is the TCAP Writing Assessment?

The Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Writing Assessment requires students to write a rough draft essay in response to an assigned prompt (topic) within a limited time period. Fifth-grade students are asked to write a narrative essay (a story), and eighth-grade students an expository essay (an explanation).

What are the requirements of the essay?

The writing assessment is an essay completed within a designated time period. The student writes a rough draft essay because time constraints do not allow for revision. Students are expected to respond to the prompt in an organized, developed format using standard language, but the response is not expected to be a final polished essay.

How long is the Writing Assessment?

Fifth, eighth, and eleventh grade students have thirty-five minutes to respond to the prompt.

Winter Ball 2012

Here are just a few of the pictures from the Winter Ball. As you can tell everyone looked terrific and had a really good time! If you would like copies of all the pictures send/bring a cd to school and I will be glad for you to a copy.