AESD Family Letter
May 11, 2023
Dear AESD Families,
The following update is provided to keep you informed regarding the Anaheim Elementary School District:
3rd-6th Grade State Testing
Our 3rd-6th grade students begin the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) in English Language Arts and Mathematics May 15th through May 26th. Regular attendance during these dates is important so that your children can have the best environment to show what they know and avoid make-ups.
To make sure your child feels comfortable taking tests, you can:
Explain to your child that these tests are tools to help them learn, and they should not be anxious or scared.
Explore the practice tests with your child at caaspp.org/practice-and-training/index.html so they can become familiar with the platform and setup of the tests.
Remind your child that you and their teacher want them to try their best and are there to help, every step of the way.
You will receive your child’s results at or before the beginning of the next school year via the Aeries Parent Portal. The results will identify where your child is doing well or needs more help, so you can better support their learning at home and teachers can better support their learning in the classroom.
To learn more about these tests go to the Starting Smarter web page at ca.startingsmarter.org/, or review the Parent Guides to Understanding at cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/ca/parentguidetounderstand.asp.
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On behalf of our Board of Education and staff members, thank you for your support of the Anaheim Elementary School District.
Kind regards,
Dr. Christopher Downing
