September 2, 2008
Dear Parents/Guardians:
The District’s 2008-2009 wall calendars are being sent home with the youngest child/only child in each family. Please note that the calendars do not contain dates for the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) testing. The testing dates, which were finalized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) on August 28, are listed below for your reference. Please add these dates to the calendar.
2008-2009 PSSA Testing Dates:
February 9-13 – PSSA Writing Assessment Grades 5, 8 & 11
February 17-20 – PSSA Writing Assessment Makeup Grades 5, 8 & 11
March 16-20 – PSSA Mathematics and Reading Assessment Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 11
March 23-27 – PSSA Mathematics and Reading Assessment Makeup Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 11
April 27-May 1 – PSSA Science Assessment Grades 4, 8 & 11
May 4-May 8 – PSSA Science Assessment Makeup Grades 4, 8 & 11
An updated copy of the wall calendar that includes the 2008-2009 PSSA testing dates listed above will be posted online at www.avongrove.org for your reference. Any additional calendar updates that may be necessary throughout the school year will be communicated through school and/or District newsletters, electronic “News Flash” alerts, and Web postings. Please see the respective school Web pages for instructions on how to register for the electronic “News Flash” service.
Thank you for your attention to this important calendar update. If you have any questions regarding PSSA testing, please feel free to contact your school principal. You may also reach me directly at massaro@avongrove.org or by calling 610-869-2441.
Sincerely,
Augustus J. Massaro, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Avon Grove School District serves a rapidly growing area of southern Chester County, Pennsylvania. The District includes four schools: Penn London Elementary School, Avon Grove Intermediate School, Fred S. Engle Middle School, and Avon Grove High School.
Posted:
September 2, 2008 3:49 PM
