TERRA NOVA TESTING
Next week, Terra Nova testing will be administered to students in Grades 2 through 8. Taking tests can be hard work – requiring lots of energy. We recommend that students get plenty of rest and eat a nourishing breakfast and lunch on test days. Please be sure to have your children arrive at school on time. In addition, we would ask you to schedule routine doctor/dentist appointments away from next week. Homework assignments will be minimal during test week. Most importantly, don't forget to ask your child(ren) about the testing each day. Thank you!
*Grades 6-8 will be taking their test on their iPad. PLEASE be sure to remind your child to charge thier iPad to 100% each night!
We know from experience that teachers evaluate students by observing them in the classroom, evaluating their day-to-day class work, grading their homework assignments and special projects, and administering unit tests. These classroom assessments show the teacher how well a student is mastering grade level learning goals, and provide valuable information to the teacher that can be used to improve instruction. Standardized tests are yet another tool that is used to evaluate how students in a given class or school perform in relation to other students. Since the same test is given to a large number of students throughout the country, the results give school personnel a common yardstick or “standard” of measure to determine whether school programs are succeeding, as well as a “snapshot” of the skills and abilities of all its students.
As you know, Terra Nova testing begins Monday, September 16th. Testing is for all students in Grades 2 through 8. The Terra Nova is a standardized achievement test taken by students nationwide. Most of us are well aware that these test results do not equal intelligence. The main purpose of the test is to provide the school with information that can be used to help teachers make sound educational decisions about student learning and curriculum development. The score results allow us to monitor our students’ annual growth, and also help us identify areas of achievement as well as needed areas of meaningful improvement. Our commitment to our students inspires us to want to provide the strongest and most effective instruction possible. Standardized testing is an important component in the data that is continuously disaggregated and analyzed as learning outcomes are being measured.
Raffle Ticket Counting
We need lots of help counting raffle tickets starting September 30th through October 7th. Please sign up using the link below. These hours do not count towards your Harvest Festival hours because we still need lots of support at the festival. Thank you in advance for your time and support!
**CURRENT ALTAR SERVERS**
We are having a mandatory Altar Serving refresher training for all current Altar Servers.
Session 2: Grades 6-8
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 at 3pm (In the Church)
You must attend if you are planning to altar serve this school year.
**CALLING ALL NEW ALTAR SERVERS**
If you are interested in becoming an Altar Server you must attend both sessions for your grade level.
Session # 1
Grades 3-5 First Session 09/23 at 3pm
Grades 6-8 First Session 09/30 at 3pm
Session #2
Grades 3-5 Second Session 10/07 at 3pm
Grads 6-8 Second Session 10/21 at 3pm
Religious Education
If you have students in grades 3-8 who are interested in receiving their sacraments, please contact Liz Williams in the Religious Education office. Classes start September 15th, so please contact Liz as soon as possible to get started!
702-802-2362 / lizwilliams1234@hotmail.com
2024-2025 Classroom Volunteers
Should you wish to volunteer in your child's classroom or be a chaperone on a field trip please ensure that you have completed fingerprinting, background checks, and the CMG program. You may pick up a volunteer packet in the front office. Please know that this clearance process takes between four and six weeks.
Our Lady of Las Vegas Catholic School
Email: mbello@ollv.org
Website: https://www.ollvschool.org/
Location: 3046 Alta Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89107, USA
Phone: (702) 802-2323
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OurLadyofLVSchool
Twitter: @OurLadyLVSchool