You can assist your child to prepare for testing by doing the following:
1. Make sure your child gets a good night's sleep before a test, and make sure your child eats properly the day of a test.
2. Maintain a pleasant home environment and avoid unnecessary conflicts. Try to make the morning of the test a pleasant one. Do not add to your child’s stress.
3. Make sure your child has taken any needed medication.
4. Ensure that your child is present during testing (children generally perform better when taking tests in their groups rather than at a make-up time).
5. Get your child to school on time the day of the test.
6. Wish your child good luck each morning of the test. Tell your child that he/she is special and that you believe in him/her!
7. Remind your child the test is important. Encourage him/her to do his/her best.
8. If your child is too ill to attend, please call the school office.
9. If the test is on a subject for which you can review (spelling test, math facts, etc.), help your child go over the material.
10. Remind your child to listen carefully to the instructions from the teacher and to read the directions and each question carefully.
11. Explain to your child the importance of using time wisely. If your child gets stuck on a question, encourage him or her to make the best guess and move on.
12. Tell your child to attempt to answer all of the questions and not to leave any blank.
13. Encourage your child to stay focused on the test, even if other students finish early.
This Week:
Monday and Tuesday: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade and Mrs. Railing's Kg Class will test.
Wednesday and Thursday: All other Kg. Classes will test.
If you are a family who knows of other parents with upcoming kindergarten students, please share this information with them.
If you are a business and have a facebook page, please share our announcement so we can spread the word.
Our current Pre-K students at Jenkins, are able to attend as well. Parents of Pre-K students, we would like you to participate as well.
🎙 The Pulse: PCSD Podcast – Florida Prepaid: Planning Today for Tomorrow
🎧 Watch now: https://youtu.be/780ncV7PaqY
🎧 Listen here: www.putnamschools.org/page/the-pulse
In this week’s episode, Superintendent Dr. Rick Surrency speaks with Ann Fonts from Florida Prepaid about the importance of planning ahead for college and career education costs.
Florida Prepaid helps families lock in future tuition at today’s prices, offering flexible plans that can be used at Florida public colleges and universities, as well as many private and out-of-state schools. Plans can also help cover housing and other qualified expenses. If college savings has been on your mind, now is the time to act. With affordable payment options and plans designed to fit a variety of budgets, Florida Prepaid can help give your child a head start without the uncertainty of rising costs.
The earlier families save, the more prepared students are for the opportunities ahead. Learn more and enroll here: https://bit.ly/49KqfVu
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~Students must be in attendance on each of their testing days
~Students cannot be late to school.
~Students must show they worked hard on their tests.
All grade levels will have at least 2 chances to win.
There will be a winner at each grade level.
We are rolling into state testing season and wanted all of our families to have the dates that are of major importance. Please promote positive testing habits with your child. Make sure they are practicing foundational skills at home. On the night before their testing dates, have them get a good night's sleep. . Then on the morning of testing, please encourage them to do their very best as well as have them to school on time. Breakfast is always served at school. We are proud of the progress our students are making. Now, as the adults, we need to remind them "THEY CAN DO THIS".
Florida Prepaid Open Enrollment is underway! Families can secure future college costs at today’s plan prices with flexible options and affordable monthly payments. Starting early can make a big difference over time.
Learn more and enroll: https://bit.ly/49KqfVu
Thinking about your child’s future?
Florida Prepaid Open Enrollment is happening now! Families can lock in college costs at today’s prices with flexible plans and affordable monthly options.
Start planning today: https://bit.ly/49KqfVu
Road construction begins on County Road 315 from Highway 20 south to the Marion County line on Monday March 2nd. Daily delays are possible, please plan you time accordingly.
🇺🇸 In honor of President's Day, all Putnam County School District schools and offices will be closed Monday, February 16th. Have a safe weekend! 🇺🇸
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🚨 Survey Closing Soon!
Putnam County School District is inviting families and community members to participate in our Family & Community Partnership Survey.
This short, confidential survey helps us understand what’s working well and how we can continue to improve trust, communication, and partnerships.
🔗 https://tripod.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bdq83Stok1UGsBw
📌 Students in grades 4–12 and all PCSD staff will receive their own surveys this week.
Thank you for helping us shape the future of PCSD!
