Grade 4 State Science Assessments
NY State Science Test
Who takes this test?
Students in grade four, and most students in grade eight, take the State Assessment in Science to determine how well they have learned the New York State Learning Standards.
English Language Learners in grades four and eight must take the State Assessment in Science. Exams are available in Arabic, Bengali, Chinese (traditional & simplified), Haitian Creole, Korean, Russian, or Spanish. When tests are not available in the student's native language, the test may be translated orally. Students with disabilities may take the New York State Alternate Assessments (NYSAA) in place of the general State Test, if specified on their Individualized Education Plan (IEP).
When is this test given?
The test is given in two parts: a written examination and laboratory performance examination. In the school year 2021-22, the laboratory performance examination will be given May 24 - June 3. The administration dates for the written examination are June 6 with the make-up exams on June 7-10.
What is on the test?
The Assessment in Science asks students to demonstrate scientific knowledge and to apply scientific concepts, formulate hypotheses, make predictions, or use other scientific inquiry techniques. The 4th grade written examination is untimed and consists of multiple-choice and short and long open-ended questions. The assessments also include a one-hour laboratory performance examination, which tests students’ skill using hands-on equipment and materials to answer specific questions.
How is the test scored?
Exams are scored in-school by licensed teachers. Schools are given guidance that no teacher should score their own students’ exams.
How are the results reported?
The number of correct answers a student gives on a test is converted into the student’s “scale score.” Scale scores are divided into four performance levels. Test results on Individual Student Reports (ISRs) are available to every parent. The ISRs include the student's scale score, performance level, and information on his or her strengths and weaknesses in the different skill areas tested.
Notes from Mrs. Murillo
March 26, 2022
Dear Families,
March is soon coming to an end, yet we continue to experience how “March comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb.” Temperatures and weather still fluctuate and can be unpredictable so we have to be careful not to let it catch us off guard. This week we will have some “January-Like” temperatures. Therefore, I want to stress the importance of making sure your children come to school with a warm coat so they can play outside. Students must always be dressed appropriately, as we do engage them in fire drills and evacuation drills as a safety measure. If your child is not dressed appropriately, this could put them in a very uncomfortable situation should we have to leave the school grounds for an extended period of time.
State Testing: The New York State ELA Exam for students in Grades 3, 4, and 5 will take place on Tuesday March 29 and Wednesday March 30.
The New York State Math Exams will take place when we return from Spring break on Tuesday April 26 and Wednesday April 27. Please ensure your child gets a good night’s rest, comes to school on time and brings their glasses if they wear them.
Our curriculums are rigorous and we have worked hard to prepare and support your children throughout the year. Your children have also been working very hard and I am confident that they will do their very best. Please note that State Test results are NOT used to determine report card grades or promotion. The information we gain regarding student performance on State Tests will ONLY be used to inform our curriculum and instructional decisions as we continue to plan forward for next year.
Parent Teacher Association: PTA meetings are a forum to share information regarding our school policies, programs, events, changes, and to celebrate students. Our next meeting will take place virtually on April 13 at 2:30 pm. The code to access the meeting is ps38rpta. At this meeting, the PTA slate will be presented for our 2022-2023 PTA. Voting will take place in May. Additionally we will be honoring our Students of the Month for STEM and our Citizens of the Month. Please make an effort to attend these meetings, as our goal is to strengthen family/community ties.
Parent Surveys have been distributed to all families and it is very important that you please make time to take this survey so that we may once again have 100% participation. Information gathered from the Parent Surveys contributes to our school’s overall effectiveness and Quality Snapshot results and provides us with information to continue to ensure your children are provided with the best learning experiences. This year the first classes to return 100% surveys are receiving a pizza party. Those classes are 3-26 and K/18B. Every other class who has 100% surveys returned before April 15, 2022, will receive a free pretzel on a chosen date, and will also have No Home Work on a specific Thursday which I will select. We do not give written HW on Fridays and having a Thursday off will make for a nice long restful family weekend. Please support our initiative and submit your parent survey before April 15, 2022.
Attendance/Lateness Policy:
We continue to drive this important initiative. Consistent patterns of absenteeism and lateness directly impact student achievement and all children should attend school regularly in order to learn and grow.
Our doors open and the school day begins at 7:45 a.m. It is important that your children arrive to school on time as our SEL Instruction begins immediately upon arrival and sets the tone for the day.
Parents also please refrain from picking up children early right before dismissal as this disrupts instruction. Emergencies may arise, but they should be minimal. Should you wish for someone else to pick up your child or your child not to go on a bus, you must write a note and sign it. The person picking up your child MUST have ID in order for us to release your child to them. This is inclusive of children you wish to walk home. We cannot just take a child’s word and must have this in writing signed by the parent before we allow any student to walk.
Please continue to support your children in their learning lives by making sure they are well rested, do their homework, and are on time in school daily.
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Additional Spring Support/Enrichment Programs: During the instructional day supports and enrichment:
We partner with Sun Dog Theater to bring students creative enrichment opportunities aligned to the content they are learning during the school day:
After School supports and enrichment:
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Every one of these support/enrichment programs and our rigorous curriculum has been designed to help fill the achievement gap brought on by the Pandemic, and to help your children achieve academic excellence providing them with a strong path to becoming college/career bound. We will continue to inspire all children, cultivate their strengths, and strive for academic excellence for all.
~Thank you for entrusting your children to us.
Partners with Families…Partners In Learning”
Believing In Children...
Inspiring Young Minds,
Nancy Murillo
Principal
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REPORT CARD AND STUDENT INFORMATION
- Go to teachhub.schools.nyc.
- Login using your child's DOE account (the account used to sign into Google Classroom).
- Click on the “K-12” tab.
- Find and click on the “Student Documents” icon.
- Click on “Report Card.”
OR
NYC Schools Account
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Opening a NYC Schools Account is the first step towards becoming more involved in your student's education. Receive updates via text messages or email about school closures, emergencies, and upcoming events. Link your students and start monitoring things like grades, test scores, attendance.
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2021-2022 Executive PTA Board
- President: Nicole Ryan
- 1st Vice President: Savi Talalay
- 2nd Vice President: Nissrine Benelkour
- Recording Secretary: Ashantay Carroll
- Treasurer: Yvonne Ortega
- Corresponding Secretary: Katherine Chernin
- Parliamentarian is an appointed position: Christina Rosario has been appointed
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