Published for the Arts Based School Community
April 17, 2025
No School-Friday, April 18
End of Grade Testing (EOG)
It’s that time of year again. The flowers are blooming, the days are longer, and the tests are coming! ABS students in grades 3-8 will be taking the North Carolina End-of-Grade tests during the last ten days of school.
The North Carolina End-of-Grade Tests are designed to measure student performance on the goals, objectives, and grade-level competencies specified in the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. The End-of-Grade tests in reading comprehension and mathematics are administered to students in grades 3-8 as part of the statewide assessment program. End-of-grade tests in science are administered in grades 5 and 8. Math I students in 8th grade take the EOC test.
Parents, please help your child do his or her best by following these guidelines:
- Help your child get 9 hours sleep throughout the weekend and each night before the test.
- Make sure your child eats a healthy breakfast, including more proteins and fewer carbohydrates.
- BE ON TIME to school. Rushing around creates anxiety. Latecomers must take a make-up test.
- Exercise. No couch potatoes, video games, or on-line junkies the week before. Go outside and run and play. You will rest better, think better, and feel better.
- Help them arrive at school with a positive attitude.
Testing Schedule
May 16 EOG Science 5th, 8th
May 19 EOG Reading 3rd-4th
May 20 EOG Math 3rd-4th
May 21 EOG Reading 5th -8th grades
May 22 EOG Math 5th -8th grades, Math I EOC
May 23 EOG Reading Make Up Tests
May 27 EOG/EOC Math Make Up Tests
May 28 EOG Science Make Up Tests
May 29 Read to Achieve-3rd
EOG results will be shared with parents at the third trimester conferences.
Test Proctors -Volunteers Needed
The North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction (NCDPI) recently updated the testing requirements for schoosl:
- Test administrators should not be the teacher of record. When possible, a teacher who is not exposed to the subject content should be assigned to administer end-of-grade (EOG) and end-of-course (EOC) tests.
Or…
- Schools should implement one-on-one proctors when the teacher of record is administering the test.
We feel students will feel most confident and comfortable testing with their own teacher so we will need to provide proctors for each testing session.
These practices affirm testing protocols are followed with fidelity, ensuring that reported
test scores accurately reflect student achievement and support state and local
accountability measures.
Important information to know:
-You can NOT proctor in the grade level of your own child(ren). Be sure to volunteer for a different grade level.
-Cell Phones and electronic devices are not permitted in the testing room. If proctors choose to bring their phone into the building, they will be required to put them in our Electronics Collection Container before entering the classroom in which they proctor.
-Training will be provided at 8 am each morning before testing begins. You must be on time for training to participate in proctoring.
-We must have people who can stay the entire time. You may finish early but need to be prepared to stay until students are finished testing.
If you can serve as a proctor, please sign up on this proctor form.
Cell Phones and Testing
Just a reminder that cell phones and smart watches are not permitted in any End-of-Grade or End-of-Course test session. All cell phones or devices will be collected prior to each testing session. Students may have a book or magazine, but they may not use any electronic devices. Parents and students may choose to keep all electronic devices at home during testing to avoid any issues.
The NED show at ABS!
ABS students in grades 2-5 attended the NED show yesterday. NED's Resiliency Ride, is a character education program that centers around three important messages that have lifelong relevance: Never give up, Encourage others and Do your best. During the assembly, students will learn about the importance of these three life skills while also enjoying storytelling, magic, humor and yo-yo tricks. For more information about the NED Show visit their website. The performance comes to us free of charge with an agreement that we will sell yo-yo’s to support the program. If you are interested in purchasing yo-yo’s for your student they will be available in the front offices.
Weekend Challenge: Help Us Reach Our Fundraising Goal!
Get a $70 flat donation or $2 per minute danced donation before Monday and you’ll score 5 bonus points to the reward store!
Help us reach our $30,000 for Supporting our kids, strengthening our school, and building brighter futures together
- SIGN UP your student(s) on MyBooster.com today.
- SHARE with your family/friends using the SHARE tools on MyBooster.com.
- GIVE a donation.
We’re currently at $25,024 towards our goal of $30,000. Every donation counts and brings us closer to Supporting our kids, strengthening our school, and building brighter futures together for our students!
Reminder: Our big ABS Dance Fit is coming up on 04/25/2025! We can’t wait to celebrate with all the students.
Thank you again for supporting our school! Let's make this weekend a huge success!
2025 ABS Summer Camps-Only 29 days left!
Does your child have a friend that goes to another school who might be interested in signing up for camps with us? Registration is open to students in the community as of 4/11. Remember, please pay your invoices by May 9th. Ashley Tate will be contacting families next week if we have any camps that are not full enough to proceed with holding to give the options to change camps or be refunded.
Please follow the link below to view all of our amazing camps and register. Click on the description of the camp that you would like to register for and fill out the Google Form. Check out the FAQ at the bottom of the flyer for important information!
2025 Summer Camp Registration
Contact Ashley Tate at [email protected] with any questions.
Got tickets?
Community Creates – May 3rd!
Don’t miss the return of Community Creates on Saturday, May 3rd from 7-11pm! It’s a fun-filled evening with food from The Porch, drinks from Thirsty Buffalo, friends and some outstanding artwork! All proceeds from the event support our Artist-in-Residence program (think Mr. Bill, Mr. Bob, Diana Greene, Thao Nguyen and many others!). Tickets on sale now at Eventbrite!
We would like to offer our great thanks to our Community Leader Sponsors Elliot Morgan Parsonage PLLC and Wrennie & Elizabeth Pitt. Visit EMP at https://emplawfirm.com/. Thank you for your generous support!
Around Town…
Winston Salem Autism Foundation Kid Connect Day-April 26, 9-1 See flyer for more details
Piedmont Earth Fair
You’re invited to the Piedmont Earth Day Fair on April 26 from 10AM - 4PM at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds. Enjoy great food and music, activities for adults and kids, and wonderful earth-friendly exhibitors...all while learning about how you can support a greener city. Thanks to the support of sponsors and community partners, the Piedmont Earth Day Fair is a FREE event, including free parking. Rain or shine.
Meet Sofia Sanchez – Book Signing Event!
Join us for a special Meet & Greet and Book Signing with Sofia Sanchez on Saturday, May 3rd from 10:00–11:00 AM at the Millennium Center in Winston-Salem.
Come say hello, snap a photo, and get your favorite Sofia Sanchez book signed by the author herself!
This event is FREE and open to the public—perfect for families, fans, and anyone inspired by Sofia’s story.