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Read Together
• Even the tests that are not focused upon reading require reading
skills for successful completion. If your child can’t read and
understand the posed questions, he will not be able to perform
well on the test. To help your child build his reading skills prior
to this assessment, read together daily. Set aside time for this
task and dedicate effort to turning reading time into a standard
household practice.
Make it Important
• If you convey the attitude that standardized tests are trivial, your
child will likely adopt a similar attitude. To increase the likelihood
that your child sees performing well on the standardized test as
important, you must show him that you feel that it is a priority.
Tell your child that you want him to do well on these tests
because they will have a major impact on his future.
Provide Encouragement
• By encouraging your child, you can make it clear that you believe
in him and that you think he is fully capable of doing well on the
upcoming standardized tests. If your child goes into the tests
with a positive, can-do attitude, he will likely perform better. In
the days and weeks leading up to the test, tell your child that you
believe that he can do well on the test and that you want him to
really show his smarts when he takes the important assessments.
Sleep Tight
• Many schools tout the importance of getting a good night’s rest
right before standardized tests. If your child is sleepy, he may not
be capable of focusing and putting his all into his tests. Tuck your
kiddo in early the night before the test, and encourage him to try
his best to rest up so he is fresh and ready for the test.
Eat Up
• Hunger can be a major distraction. If your child’s tummy is
growling he may struggle to keep his mind on the academic task
at hand. The morning before your child takes his test, fix him a
nice breakfast and sit down with him while he eats it. Make the
day special for your child so he is excited and pumped for the
tests he is about to tackle.
Kindergarten Registration
Does your child turn five (5) years old on or before September 1st? If, so your child is eligible to enroll in kindergarten in the
Brentwood Borough School District. Residents are asked to complete an enrollment packet and meet with Dr. Winiarski to start the
process. Dr. Winiarski’s office is located in the Middle-High School building. As part of the enrollment process residents will be asked
to provide documentation of residency and provide a certificate of birth for the new student. After all documentation is submitted
and verified, families will receive information about the kindergarten program from their child’s building. All incoming kindergarten
students will participate in a screening assessment prior to the start of school and families will be invited for a school tour and to meet
the teachers. For more information please visit www.bb-sd.com and select either Moore or Elroy Elementary school.
M O O R E E L E M E N TA R Y
Moore Students and Staff Give Back
This year Moore Elementary came together multiple times to
support our neighbors. Teachers led several different initiatives
to give back to the community. Mrs. Shannon Schubert
continued her winter outerwear and toy drive to benefit the local
food bank. Mrs. Schubert and our students donated a lot of toys
and warm clothing to families in need.
New this year, Mrs. Becky Wilson came up with a great way to
devised a way to utilize the excess Halloween candy and treats.
In the days following the holiday students were asked to bring in
their extra candy to donate to Stewart Avenue Food Pantry and
the Heritage Manor Senior Living Facility. The donations were a
sweet treat for both organizations. Another fundraiser focused
on raising money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
As more and more students and families are touched by this
disease teachers came together to bring attention and support
national diabetes awareness month. Teachers purchased shirts
and students were encouraged to wear hats to raise funds. With
everyone’s support Moore Elementary was able to donate $500
dollars which was matched on the day of giving to create a total
donation amount of $1000 to JDRF!
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Sometimes giving back to our community is as simple as saying,
“thank you.” Moore elementary students sent a giant thank you
card to our local police department for visiting during Red Ribbon
week.
Our staff and students are always looking for ways to give back
to the community. We are proud of where we live and work and
happy to support this wonderful community!