{"id":4646,"date":"2025-04-17T10:37:47","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T14:37:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/polstel\/?p=4646"},"modified":"2025-04-21T15:32:30","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T19:32:30","slug":"parents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/polstel\/2025\/04\/17\/parents\/","title":{"rendered":"Parents! :)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We will begin M-Step testing next week Wednesday, April 23. For the next four weeks, we will be testing, please make sure your child is well rested and fueled to think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your child is coming home with an envelope and blank piece of paper.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWith testing quickly approaching, I need to request your help! I would like for families to write their children a note that will encourage them to do well during state testing. The notes will be a surprise for the kids. I will give them the notes from their families on our first day of testing. You can use this letter template or a blank sheet of paper.\u00a0You can also email me your letter and I can print it out and put it in an envelope. All you have to do is write your child an encouraging note, put it in the envelope, and send it back. I\u2019d like to have all the notes back by Tuesday, April 22. I\u2019ll get them ready to be passed out on our first testing day. I have attached a picture below for your reference. Please let me know if you have any questions.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Snacks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students often wonder what they should do during their 10-minute breaks in the middle of a test. Sure, you should use the restroom, splash some cold water on your face, and walk around a bit to keep the blood flowing. But don\u2019t forget \u2013 it\u2019s also the time to refuel. A car doesn\u2019t run on an empty tank, and neither will you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You want to avoid a drop in your blood sugar, so it is important to keep all snacks and meals \u2014 even dinner the\u00a0night before\u00a0\u2014 high in protein and low in carbohydrates. Carbohydrates, especially sugary foods, spike insulin, which causes blood sugar to go down, resulting in more fatigue and worse concentration. Protein \u2013 on the other hand \u2013 keeps blood sugar stable, which\u00a0improves focus and concentration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

WHAT TO BRING FOR SNACKS<\/strong><\/h6>\n\n\n\n

Here are some snack ideas to keep your brain fueled for the second half of the big test. Don\u2019t forget to pack these the night before, so you\u2019re all set in the morning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Whole wheat pretzels and hummus<\/strong>: Rich in protein and low in fats, hummus is an ideal snack on test day. When combined with more complex carbs like whole wheat pretzels or veggies, this power snack can\u2019t be beat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Greek yogurt with fruit or berries<\/strong>: Go for the real stuff here. The first ingredient in yogurt shouldn\u2019t be high-fructose corn syrup. Combine Greek yogurt\u2019s protein \u2014 which is roughly double that of traditional yogurt \u2014 with the slow-burning sugars in fruits and berries and your brain won\u2019t crash as it might from a bag of M&Ms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Hard boiled eggs<\/strong>: This simple snack is packed with proteins and the essential omega-3 fatty acids \u2013 a brilliant brain food!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Protein wrap<\/strong>: Select sliced turkey or chicken, cream cheese, hummus, lettuce, tomato, and cucumbers wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla for an all-around solid snack to get you through the lunch hour.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Trail mix with nuts and dried fruit<\/strong>: The protein in nuts and natural sugars in fruit are great for your test day.\u00a0Avoid super-sugary trail mixes, however,<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Celery or carrot sticks spread with cream cheese or peanut butter<\/strong>: Veggies and a protein will never steer you wrong. Or you can use a\u00a0multigrain waffle topped with natural peanut butter or honey and sliced bananas<\/strong>. This is another high-protein, complex-carbohydrate option, with a little natural sugar to keep your brain burning bright for hours.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    All of these snacks should be small, not the size of a full meal.\u00a0 Overeating can cause a drop in blood sugar and make you feel sleepy.\u00a0Also, don\u2019t forget to stay hydrated with water. Sugary drinks and caffeinated drinks cause a quick high and then a crash \u2013 not a good idea for test day!\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    And what\u2019s the number one thing NOT TO DO during your break? Put your head down. Even if you\u2019re tired, don\u2019t give in and think that you\u2019ll snooze for ten minutes. Find a way to fight the urge to sleep and instead move around and eat those snacks. And remember get a good night\u2019s sleep the night before the exam and two nights before the exam \u2013 that\u2019s seven to eight hours minimum both nights!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    National Parks Project<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    National Park pages 1-3 due Monday, April 21 (Overview, Geology, History\/Weather), check your child’s folder today and you will be receive an email if your child needs to complete this information this weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Thursday \u2013 Read for 10 minutes, fill out Reading Log, spelling menu math HW14: 81-86: 1-5<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    NO SCHOOL on Friday<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    We will begin M-Step testing next week Wednesday, April 23. For the next four weeks, we will be testing, please make sure your child is well rested and fueled to think. Your child is coming home with an envelope and blank piece of paper. \u201cWith testing quickly approaching, I need to request your help! I […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":539,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4646","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-class-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/polstel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4646","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/polstel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/polstel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/polstel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/539"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/polstel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4646"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/polstel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4646\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4649,"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/polstel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4646\/revisions\/4649"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/polstel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4646"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/polstel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4646"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iblog.dearbornschools.org\/polstel\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4646"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}