ERB Information

Dear Parents,

Third grade students will take the ERB (Educational Records Bureau) test each day next week, May 15-19. These tests are designed to showcase what your child knows, as well as identify goals he/she can work on in the future.

Here are a few things we have told the students to help alleviate any anxiety.  Please review them with your child.

• This test does NOT decide whether or not they go to fourth grade.

• The most important thing students can do is READ, TAKE TIME TO THINK, AND FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY.

• They should NOT worry if they are unable to finish a section of the test in the allotted time.

• They will NOT know how to do every problem on the test.

• They should not spend too much time on any one problem.

Please be sure that your student has a good night’s sleep every night next week, eats a healthy breakfast each morning, and arrives to school on time. Homework will not be assigned next week.

Thanks for your support,

The Third Grade Team