Schools across the state are getting students ready for this year’s Spring ISTEP + testing which will begin in EVSC schools Monday, March 4. To get students pumped about doing their best on the test, many EVSC schools are hosting school-wide assemblies with fun activities for students.
Cynthia Heights Elementary School: Friday, March 1, 1:15 p.m. The school will host a pep assembly on Friday with motivational speaker Bryon Garland. In addition, the assembly will include five celebrity appearances (five student teachers) who will promote positive ISTEP preparation suggestions aimed to motivate students to “Rock the Test.†In addition, the assembly will include Gangnam-style dancing by fourth and fifth grade students.
Lodge Community School: Friday, March 1, 1:15 p.m. Members of the University of Evansville’s Men’s Basketball team are coming to Lodge Elementary School tomorrow to speak with students about having a positive mental attitude, and giving 100% effort and “shooting†for your goals. The school also will celebrate its own ISTEP version of the Harlem Shake.
Vogel Elementary School: Friday, March 1, 1:30 p.m. To get students at Vogel excited, the school will host a school assembly that will include Vogel cheerleaders and a special choreographed song for students that Vogel staff will perform.
Cedar Hall Community School: Monday, March 4, 8:45 a.m. On Monday, the school will introduce students to this year’s ISTEP theme which is borrowed from Survivor – Outsmart, Outscore, Outlast. The assembly will include a special skit and someone will be voted off “ISTEP island.â€
Fairlawn Elementary School: Monday, March 4. Lower grade teachers have organized a surprise breakfast for teachers in grades 3 – 5 (only students in grades 3-8 take ISTEP). The upper grade teachers will be called in to a last minute meeting on Monday and they will be welcomed instead with a surprise breakfast. (Media Advisory: If you would like to attend this event, please let me know and I will get an exact time.)
