Take a moment this weekend to reflect back on how much your child has grown as a reader in their lives. They went from using pictures to figure out the words, to being able to analyze characters, plot, and theme. Students really have grown tremendously this year. Our book conversations are so much richer and deeper now. I am so proud of everyone and know the FCAT will be no sweat. Have a fun filled weekend and get a good night's rest Sunday. Get ready to ROCK THE FCAT!

Here's a fun little poem that was shared to me by a friend....

TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE FCAT

Twas the night before FCAT, when all through the school

Everyone was ready, and feeling so cool.

The students were rested and relaxed for class,

With an attitude like this, they knew they'd all pass.

The children were sleeping all snug in their beds,

While visions of reading and math raced through their heads.

Mrs. Phillips luckily was not up through the night,

Knowing her students would get FCAT their best fight.

The morning of FCAT all the students were here,

Well-rested, full bellies, with nothing to fear.

When out in the hall there was such a clatter,

They sprang form their seast to see what was the matter.

It was the heels of Ms. Evanko and Mrs. Tsengas running down the hall, Pencils, snacks, books, "Do you have it all?"

K-2 will tiptoe down the hall,

Knowing you're thinking inside those walls.

Students covered the walls with posters of good luck,

3-5th grade, hoped the knowledge has struck.

At the end of the day when the testing is done,

We can all go outside and have some fun.

One short week of the FCAT ache,

When guess what's next, it's summer break!