1. February 27, 2009 Welcome to Our Tiger Talks

2. Do you remember this year’s three CAIS School Goals?

3. Improve Literacy Strengthen our Sense of Community Celebrate our Progress Along the Way

4. Do you remember your individual CMT goal?

5. Individual CMT Goals… Level 1→ Level 2 Level 2 → Level 3 Level 3 → Level 4 Level 4 → Level 5 Level 5 → Remain at Level 5 and improve your raw score

6. Let’s take a little “photo walk”, compliments of our resident photographer, Mrs. Richters

13. Do you know what I see when I look at these pictures?

19. I see students who know nothing is impossible…

26. I see students who can do anything they set their minds to…

32. I see potential and hope…

38. I see heart, brains and courage…

45. I see determination and commitment…

52. I see talent and poise…

59. I see strength and perseverance…

67. I see students who value their education…

74. I see our future doctors, lawyers, teachers, firefighters and soldiers…

81. I see students who want to do their best…

87. I see students that have big plans for the future…

92. I see students who know hard work pays off…

99. I see students that I am proud to know…

106. I see beautiful young people who deserve the best…

113. I see “MY KIDS”…

121. I am so proud of what I see in and around the Intermediate School!

122. I am so proud of all of you!

123. In fact, I want everyone to know what’s happening here…

124. I want everyone to know what “MY KIDS” can do…

125. I need your help to get this wonderful message out!

126. One way you can help me get this message out is to reach your individual CMT goals!

127. Remember your individual CMT goals… Level 1→ Level 2 Level 2 → Level 3 Level 3 → Level 4 Level 4 → Level 5 Level 5 → Remain at Level 5 and improve your raw score

128. I want you to know…

129. …in the past our school has not scored very well on the CMT.

130. Our CMT scores have been below the state average.

131. This surprises me, because there is nothing below average about “MY KIDS”

132. Some people even make excuses as to why our scores are below average.

133. None of the excuses are good enough for me!

134. None of the excuses are good enough for “MY KIDS”!

135. Don’t let the excuses be good enough for you!

136. Let’s show them what we’re truly capable of…

137. Let’s reach our individual CMT goals!

138. Levels 1, 2, 3 & 4, you simply need to move to the next level!

139. Level 5’s, You need to stay at Level 5 and improve your raw score

140. If every student in our school reaches their individual CMT goal…

141. …we would post the highest CMT scores in this school in more than 10 years.

142. Could 2009 be the year that our CMT scores surprise everyone?

143. Connecticut Mastery Tests (CMT) Monday, March 2 nd - Friday, March 13th

144. 8 Things That You Must Do To Reach Your CMT Goals…

145. #1 Get a good night’s sleep

146. Research says kids your age should get 10-11 hours of sleep each night

147. # 2 Eat a healthy breakfast

148. Eat lots of protein (meat and eggs). Avoid eating food with lots of sugar!

149. #3 Arrive to school on time (8:05AM) You cannot test with your classmates if you are late to school

150. # 4 Believe in Yourself… Remember we all have what we need, we simply need to figure it out!

151. #5 Stay relaxed and focused during the test.

152. # 6 Read all test directions carefully

153. #7 Try your best from start to finish

154. # 8 If time permits, go back and check your work!

155. Important CMT Message

156. Cell phones and electronic devices are not permitted in the classrooms during testing!

157. Cell phones and electronic devices need to be left at home or in your locker!

158. Let’s show the state that the Intermediate School has what it takes!

159. From the bottom of my heart, I believe in each and every one of you!

160. In addition to believing in you, I believe in your teachers!

161. So, I truly believe we can improve our CMT scores… one amazing student at a time!

162. Do you believe in yourself?

163. Visualize what you will look like when you are taking the CMT!

164. Think about how great you will feel if you do your best on the CMT!

165. Think about how you will feel when your parents open up your scores in September!

166. Visualize being recognized in front of your classmates for moving up one level on the CMT!

167. CAIS has a picnic planned for September 2, 2009. All students who reach their CMT goal will be recognized at this picnic!

168. Think about how your future can be improved by having strong reading, writing, math and science skills!

169. Think about how the CMT is preparation for Middle School, High School and College.

170. Visualize how it will feel to be a part of surprising those who have made excuses!

171. Visualize being on our “winning team”!

172. So, CAIS Students…

174. I think it’s time for some theme music and our mascot…

176. Let’s show em’ just how well we can “MOVE” our CMT scores!

177. Good Luck on the CMT! Love, Ms. Youngberg