Third and fourth grade students completed their last round of practice testing

for the Ohio Achievement Test just before break in March. The results from

these practice tests are in, and we're very pleased overall with our students’

progress.

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The actual OATs will start on Monday, April 21 for our fourth grade

students and will run through that week. Third grade students will begin

testing on Monday, April 28 and conclude testing on Wednesday, April 30.

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Because every student must take these tests by law, it is critical that all

students be present on these days. Please plan any out-of-town trips or

schedule any appointments for days and times other than these

weeks. Please be sure that students get a good night's sleep during those

weeks since the tests can be quite demanding both mentally and physically.

A full breakfast on the morning of testing days would also be ideal. We will

still offer breakfast at school in-room first thing on those days. Please

continue to encourage your child to do his or her very best on these important

tests. We all want our students to have the very best opportunity to be able

to show all that they know and have learned this school year. Thanks for

your ongoing support with this.