Dear Irwin Families and Friends,
As we move into the final stretch of the school year, we want to share some important updates and reminders to help ensure a strong and successful finish for all of our students.
📚 CAS Assessment Testing Dates
Our students will begin CAS Assessment Testing this month. Please review the schedule below for your child’s grade level:
3rd Grade:
- Math – Unit I: May 6 | Unit II: May 7 | Unit III: May 8
- ELA – Unit I: May 14 | Unit II: May 15
4th Grade:
- Math – Unit I: May 5 | Unit II: May 6 | Unit III: May 7
- ELA – Unit I: May 8 | Unit II: May 9
5th Grade:
- Math – Unit I: May 13 | Unit II: May 14 | Unit III: May 15
- ELA – Unit I: May 5 | Unit II: May 6
To help your child perform their best, please ensure they get a good night's sleep and eat a healthy breakfast each day. Research shows that students who are well-rested and properly nourished are more focused and perform better on assessments.
⏰ Important Testing Reminder: Once testing has started, students will not be allowed to enter the classroom or interrupt the session. Any students arriving after 8:30 AM—whether coming to school late or returning from breakfast in the cafeteria—will be directed to the Media Center until testing concludes. Please make every effort to have your child at school on time.
🍎 Teacher Appreciation Week – May 6–11
Next week is Teacher Appreciation Week, and we are excited to honor our incredible Irwin teachers for the amazing work they do every day for our military-connected families. A heartfelt thank you to our amazing PTO, who have planned special activities and events throughout the week to celebrate our staff. Your support makes a big difference!
🎨 Thank You for “Chalk the Walk”
We are so grateful to everyone who came out to support our “Chalk the Walk” event. It was truly inspiring to see all the heartfelt, encouraging messages of resiliency and support written for our students. Your words matter and help uplift our Irwin community.
🎉 End-of-Year Events & Focus on Learning
We have many exciting and fun-filled events planned to wrap up the school year and celebrate our students' hard work. That said, we kindly ask for your support in encouraging your child to stay focused on learning during this important time. Every day counts!
Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Let’s finish strong together!
Warm Regards,
Irwin Admin Team
Ms. Johnson and Ms. Cook