From the Principal’s Desk

November 5, 2008

The results of our Iowa Test of Basic Skills have arrived. This test is the new achievement test that the Diocese chose to replace the Terra Nova. While the Diocese only requires testing in grades 3, 5, and 7, we choose to test all grade 2-8. This will help us to better understand where we need to improve any areas of need at each grade level. You will receive the results of your child’s test at the Parent/Teacher Conferences November 6. All of our classes did very well scoring well above grade level at each grade. BSS qualifies for Blue Ribbon Status and I have registered BSS for nomination for this school year. Only 50 private schools in the nation receive the award yearly.

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Thursday, November 6, from 8:00 A.M. until 8:00 P.M. There is NO SCHOOL the next day, Nov. 7.

Reminder to Eighth Grade Parents: The Explore Test, which is used for high school placement at Peoria Notre Dame and Morton High School, will be given to our 8th graders on Saturday, November 8, from 8:00-Noon at Peoria Notre Dame. Students should arrive at PND by 7:45 A.M. Notre Dame provides this test for our students at no charge and since Morton also uses this test to place our students it is very important that our students take this test. Please mark this date on your calendars. Students should bring calculators.

PARENTS: I am still in need of a person to fill the position of Lunchroom Supervisor. It is a paid position ( or you can choose to have tuition assistance) and the hours are 11:30-1:00 p.m. every day that school is in session. If you or some one you know would like to fill the Lunchroom Supervisor position please contact me at 263-8442 or by email.

Jim Eckhart, Principal 263-8442(w)
jeckhart@mortonblessedsacrament.org

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