| M-STEP TESTING INFORMATION |
The M-STEP State testing for grades 3-5 will take place this spring. To find out more information about this required statewide test, visit this link: M-STEP: WHAT IT IS and HOW IT WORKS. All M-STEP information is posted on the Alward blog as well.
To view the docs mentioned above, type in the following links into your browser:
Parent Letter from the State of Michigan Interim Superintendent of Instruction: https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Parent_Letter_032417_jl_555114_7.pdf
M-STEP: What It Is and How It Works: https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/2017_MDE_Assessment_System_What_it_is_flyer_final_jl_597162_7.pdf
What Parents Can Do To Support their Students
https://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/Student_Testing-What_Parents_Can_Do_to_Help_Students_Prepare_3.17.17_jl_555039_7.pdf
Please avoid all doctors appointments and vacation days on the dates that your child is scheduled to participate in the state wide M-STEP testing. Thank you for your attention to these dates.
NOTE: If your child is ill, we will administer the tests on make-up dates. Do not send your child to school ill. We ask only that you avoid late arrivals, doctor appointments and vacation days on the dates listed below.
- Grade 5: April 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, 18 (9am – 12pm)
- Make-up dates: April 12, 19, 22-26 (9am – 12pm)
- Grade 4: April 30, May 1, 7, 8 (9am-12pm)
- Make-up dates: May 2, 3, 9, and 10 (9am-12pm)
- Grade 3: May 14, 15, 21, 22 (9am-12 pm)
- Make-up dates: May 16, 17, 23, and 24 (9am-12 pm)
| IMPORTANT TESTING DAY TIPS |
- Get plenty of sleep.
- Arrive to school on time.
- Bring: 2 healthy snacks and a water bottle.
- Remind your child that all of our learning all year long has prepared us for these tests. This is our opportunity to show what we know!