Welcome to the Third Grade Blog!
Dear ICSAtlanta 3rd-8th Grade Parents,
Our Spring Georgia Milestones Assessment System testing window opens after spring break, and we are making final preparations for a successful testing season. Our testing window begins April 25 and closes on May 13.
The state assessment will be administered to 3rd through 8th grade students. Students in each of these grade levels will take the assessment online.
Students in 3rd, 4th, 6th, and 7th grades will complete the assessment in 3 days in the areas of ELA and Math.
Students in 5th grade will complete the assessment in 4 days in the areas of ELA, Math, and Science.
Students in 8th grade will complete the assessments in 5 days in the areas of ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies.
Algebra students will complete the Algebra End of Course (EOC) in one additional day.
We want to make you aware of our testing schedule so that you can help prepare your children for their testing days.
Georgia Milestones Testing Dates:
Monday, April 25 English/Language Arts (section 1: essay portion); grades 3, 4, 5
Tuesday, April 26 English/Language Arts (sections 2 & 3); grades 3, 4, 5
Wednesday, April 27 Math (section 1 & 2); grades 3, 4, 5
Thursday, April 28 Science (sections 1 & 2); grade 5
Friday, April 29 Algebra EOC (only for students currently enrolled in the 8th Grade HS Algebra course)
Monday, May 2 English/Language Arts (section 1: essay portion); grades 6, 7, 8
Tuesday, May 3 English/Language Arts (sections 2 & 3); grades 6, 7, 8
Wednesday, May4 Math (section 1 & 2); grades 6, 7, 8
Thursday, May 5 Science (sections 1 & 2); grade 8
Friday, May 6 Social Studies (sections 1 & 2); grade 8
Please note that state law regarding promotion/retention will again be implemented in 2022. In order to be promoted, students in 3rd grade must demonstrate on-grade level reading ability on the Georgia Milestones. Students in 5th & 8th grades must demonstrate on-grade ability in reading as well as in math. Students in grades 3, 5, or 8 who do not perform on grade level in the areas of reading and/or math will retest in June.
Algebra students who score below a 70% on their EOC Assessment will be given an opportunity to retest in July.
Retest Dates (for 3rd , 5th , & 8th grade students who do not achieve required scores): ELA - June 6, Math - June 7
Retest Date for Math EOC Algebra: June 13, 2022
As always, you can assist your child by ensuring that he or she:
gets plenty of rest during the testing weeks.
eats a healthy breakfast.
is present and punctual each day of testing (we will begin testing promptly at 7:45 AM at the Upper Campus and promptly at 8:15 AM at the Lower Campus).
brings a snack and a bottle of water.
understands that this test is a positive opportunity to demonstrate what she or he knows.
We appreciate your continued interest in the education of your child(ren) and your support of our school. We are fortunate to have such a dedicated and caring school community of parents, teachers, staff, and students!
Sincerely,
Your 3rd Grade Level Team
La Kermesse
Our French track would like to invite you all to ICSAtlanta's La Kermesse and Francophone Festival on
Saturday, March 19th from 1 to 4 PM at the Lower Campus!
ICSAtlanta families will be able to enjoy food (quiches, crepes, croque-monsieur, macaroons, etc.) and games (relay races, face paint, soccer tournaments, etc.). Gently used French books and souvenirs will also be for sale! French track students will perform songs and poems throughout the afternoon. Come and join us for some Francophone Fun!
ICSATLANTA'S 100TH DAY OF SCHOOL IS THURSDAY, JANUARY 20TH!
STUDENTS AND STAFF ARE INVITED TO COME TO SCHOOL DRESSED IN WAYS THAT EXPRESS CELEBRATION AND/OR THE NUMBER 100! STUDENTS CAN WEAR BRIGHT, FESTIVE COLORED CLOTHING AND/OR CLOTHING EXPRESSING 100 (POLKA-DOTS, TALLY MARKS, NUMBERS, ETC.)!
Please make sure to check the out-of-uniform policy for details.
Thank You From 3F!
Our Food and Sock Drive was a fantastic success thanks to all of your kind donations. I ended up dropping off 661 pairs of socks and 3 moving boxes full of food today to Atlanta Mission. They were absolutely thrilled to receive the donations!
Our class is organizing a food and sock drive to help the homeless in our community. We will be collecting food items such as canned tomato sauce, pinto beans, brown rice, and canned chicken chunks. We will also be collecting new pairs of socks in all sizes (for children, men, and women). Drop off your kind donations in the boxes in the reception of the Lower Campus from 10/04 through 10/18. Thank you!