Terra Nova Testing …It is time to sharpen those #2 pencils! 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 on 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. We ask you to have your children arrive at school on time this week. 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. As always, thank you for your support and cooperation!

The Parish Festival raffle ticket competition is officially underway! Each student has received an envelope with 50 tickets to sell, and we have some incredible prizes for our top-selling Saints, including a Disneyland trip valued at $1,850! Not only that, but the top-selling classes will enjoy a pizza or donut party!

Let’s get out there and show our school spirit by selling as many tickets as we can. Every ticket sold helps support our school and parish. Good luck, Saints!

Terra Nova Test Week - for all students in Grades 2-8

Monday, September 16, 2024

• Orchestra/Strings: 7:00-7:45 AM.
  
• Angel Choir: 3:30-4:30 PM.
• Soccer Game: vs. SEAS @ SEAS @ 3:45 PM.

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

• Band Practice: 7:00-7:45 AM.
• Cheer Practice: 3:15 - 4:30 PM.
• Information Meeting for Saints Cross Country Team: 3:15-3:45 PM.
• Soccer Practice: 3:30-4:30 PM.

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

• Orchestra/Strings: 7:00-7:45 AM.
• School Mass: 9:30 AM.
• Angel Choir: 3:30-4:30 PM.
• Soccer Game: vs. OLLV @ SFDS @ 3:45 PM.

Thursday, September 19, 2024

• Band Practice: 7:00-7:45 AM.
• Cheer Practice: 3:15 - 4:30 PM.
• 3rd/4th Grade Co-Ed Soccer Tryouts: 3:15-4:30 PM. Tournament play will take place from October 7th-10th.

Friday, September 20, 2024

In celebration of the Las Vegas Raiders' home opener, today is NFL Free Dress Day!

• Prayer and Flag Ceremony: @ 8:05 AM ~ hosted by Mrs. Sarmiento's 5th Grade Class.

Our Life Skill for this week will focus on "Courage: Do what is right rather than what is easy." Be willing to step out of your comfort zone. Try new things and don't be afraid to fail. Failure is sometimes our greatest teacher. Anything worth achieving is never easy, have the courage to take on challenges. Have a growth mind set and never give up!

• September 25 Student Council Commissioning School Mass
• October 4 Due to the Parish Festival, After Care will not be available today
• October 4 Noon Dismissal
• October 4-6 Parish Festival
• October 7 School will be closed - Parish Festival Holiday
• October 7-10 All Catholic Schools Co-Ed Soccer Tournament (for students in Grades 3 and 4)
• October 8-11 Parent/Teacher Conference Week
• October 11 Cross Country Meet
• October 14 All schools will be closed - Archdiocesan Retreat
• October 16 SLE Awards Ceremony

Please note due to the Parish Festival, After Care will not be available on Friday, October 4th. We thank you in advance for your understanding and cooperation.

All Saints families will notice that their FACTS account has a charge of $15.00 per student for Student Insurance. This covers school provided insurance for the school day, field trips, athletics, etc. This incidental billing is due by October 31, 2024.

If this is the first year your child is attending St. Anthony of Padua School, there is a one-time family fee of $525.00 billed to your incidental billing account. Our New Family Development Fee will be charged to new Saints families on October 1 and will be due by December 31, 2024. Families are able to make a one-time payment through your Family Portal or make smaller payments until the end of December. This fee is assessed to all new St. Anthony of Padua School families and provides the funding necessary for advertising, marketing and communications strategies, as well as equipping our school with additional resources to ensure an academically rigorous program within a state-of-the-art environment. Do not confuse this one-time Family fee of $525.00 with the annual Enrollment fee of $500.00 per student. Should you require an extension, please contact the School Office in order to accommodate your request. Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.

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• 📍 Location: 2300 Sunridge Heights Parkway, Henderson, NV, USA
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We at St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic School are a faith-based learning community that supports the success of all students through academics, leadership, and service by fostering a nurturing environment with Christ-like virtues.