iam Floyd Union Free School District of the MASTICS —- MORICHES — SHIRLEY Our rich history builds a promising future! Kevin M, Coster ‘Superintendent of Schools March 9, 2016 Dear Parent/Guardian: ‘The New York State ELA and Mathematics Assessments for students in grades three through eight will begin in April 2016. As a result of feedback received from parents, students and educators, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) has made significant changes to these assessments including a decrease in the number of questions and no time limit, giving students as much time as they need to complete the exam. Please log on to hitp:/bit Iy/NYSEDExamChanges to see a memo from the New York State Education Department outlining all of the changes to these assessments. ‘These assessments are mandated by NYSED and serve as a diagnostic measure to ensure student readiness for high school Regents examinations. Additionally, exams provide valuable data with respect to guiding instruction in the classroom, whether curriculum modifications are necessary and students are getting the support they need to be successful. While no single test gives an overall picture of student achievement, when combined with grades and teacher reports, they provide important information about student progress. Assessments also give an objective measure ‘of how your child, the school and our district are performing in comparison to others across the state. While we encourage all students to take these assessments, we also respect parental choice to have their children refuse the exams without penalty. If you have decided to have your child refuse one or more of these exams, we ask that you notify your child’s principal in writing by March 23, 2016, so that we may appropriately plan for assessment days. Children who will not be participating in these exams will complete a quiet activity such as reading a book. Please note that depending on the actual participation rate, examination and/or examination refusal locations are subject to change. Ifyou have any additional questions, please feel free to contact your child’s principal. Thank you in advance for your cooperation, Sincerely, CF Kevin M. Coster Superintendent of Schools BOARD OF EDUCATION Rober Veechio, President» Jeananne Dawson, Vice President * Joseph Barone = Thomas A. Gross + Robert Guerrero * Anthony Spera = Robert Taian 240 Mastic Beach Road, Mastic Beach, New York 11951-1028 ‘www whi k12.ny.usWilliam Floyd Middle School Moriches New York 11955 February 2016 Dear Parent or Guardian: Please be advised that all students at William Floyd Middle School will be taking NYS Assessments for ELA and Math in April. In ‘an effort to provide the most optimal testing conditions, the following schedule has been arranged. Please be advised that breakfast Will be served. However, lunch will not be available on these days. RSE emer “Tada. Apes OTS ‘Wns, ApH 20 radian Ap 2016 z: ‘Grade 687 Stoum ‘Xe regime ‘erga tie Arive rear tie Testing will ocarfom 810-10:20 am | Testing ill osu fom :10-1020am | Testing wil occu rom 8:10-1:20 am Suudes wl be dsmised Students willbe dsmised Stadents wil be dismissed i Grades ‘Grades Student shouldbe attheirbusstops | Stats shoud be ahr bs stops Sen shoud te tei tos Studens anive Stadents ative Stans ave ‘Testing will occur fom 12:102:25pm | Testing wll occur fom 12:102:23pm | Testing wll occur fom 12:02:25 229m { swaens willbe dismissed Stuns willbe dismised Students wit be mis [SiS een ‘Wenesay, Apa OTE Tharaday, Ape Ta 20TE Friday. Apa Te ‘AMSchedale Gals 687 ‘Grades 87 Gadeea Stan rave regular time Serve regular time ‘re rear tine | Testing wil occur fom 8:10-1020am | Testing wll osu fom 810-1020 am | Tesing wil occur rom $:10-10:20 am tudes wl be dimised Studens wil be mised Studens willbe dsmised PM Scheie ‘Grades < ‘Grades Tratam Students shouldbe tee bus tops | Student sould eather bus tops Stu should Beat her bus sts 12:00pm Students rive Sens rive Students arive Mock Algebra! Regents om Mock Living Environment Regents rom | Class pes 12.8 1210235 pm 12510233 pn 229m wien willbe dames Staents wil be dismissed Stwdens willbe dmised ‘You can help prepare your child in the following ways: On the nights before the test, make sure your child goes to bed early so that s/he feels refreshed. 1 child arrives at school on tim See that your child has a good breakfast/lunch before arriving at school. On testing days, ask how the day went and compliment your child on his/her efforts. Remember —a litle praise goes a long way. Together, our cooperative efforts will ensure that your child will perform to the best of his/her ability. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Main Office at 874-5505, Conslp Jost Principal