Uinta Meadows Elementary

90 Cheyenne Drive

Evanston, WY 82930

Principal:   Jerrod Dastrup

Phone: 307-789-8098 Fax: 307-789-3426 Email: jdastrup@uinta1.com

Our Culture:  Student-centered  * Collaborative *  Data-driven * Learners  * Positive

Our Mission:  Ensure High Levels of Learning for All  Our Vision:  Every Student, Every Day

April 10, 2018

UME Parents and Guardians,

It is that time of year again. If you remember, the state assessment is now called WY-TOPP (Wyoming Test of Proficiency and Progress)! The window to administer WY-TOPP to all Wyoming students is from April 15th to May 10th. The Wyoming Department of Education requires all 3rd-8th grade students be tested in the areas of math and reading, with 3rd and 5th graders tested in writing, and 4th and 8th graders tested in science. Each subject tested takes approximately 1 ½ hours to 2 ½ hours to complete. The tests are not timed and students can take as long as they need with teacher permitted breaks.

At UME we believe that teachers know their students best. Therefore, they have chosen the dates and times to administer the assessment. WY-TOPP will be administered in students’ normal classrooms using Chromebooks. We have switched the Specials schedule while 4th and 5th graders test on April 30th, May 1st and May 2nd so students don’t feel rushed to get through the test so they can get to Specials by 11:00am. Please look at the schedule below for a more specific details.

We want to take this opportunity to tell you how proud we are of these students. They have worked incredibly hard this year and this is a chance for them to show what they have learned. It is imperative that your student is in attendance all day on the days he/she tests. Please make sure you do not pull your student out early from a test. Students who are pulled out early are NOT allowed to finish their test at a later date. We understand there are circumstances which don’t allow that. If you know ahead of time that your student will not be present all day on a testing day please contact the school so we can plan accordingly for a makeup session. It is also crucial that students arrive on time. Teachers will administer the assessment first thing in the morning. At home, you can help prepare your student by having them get plenty of rest the night before and offering him/her a healthy breakfast.

I have said it before and I will say it again; students at UME are outstanding! We simply encourage them to do their best. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the school. Go Eagles!

Sincerely,

Jerrod Dastrup, Principal

WY-TOPP K-2 Spring Interim Testing Schedule - 2018-19 -

Uinta Meadows Elementary

Specials Schedule for WY-TOPP

April 30, May 1 and May 2

K/1st grade: Specials from 9:15 am - 10:30 am  

2nd/3rd grade: Specials from 12:55 pm - 2:10 pm

4th/5th grade: Specials from 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm

* Lunch schedule remains the same*

WY-TOPP 3rd thru 5th Grade Summative Testing Schedule - 2018-19

Uinta Meadows Elementary

(9:00am….)

Specials Schedule for WY-TOPP

April 30, May 1 and May 2

K/1st grade: Specials from 9:15 am - 10:30 am  

2nd/3rd grade: Specials from 12:55 pm - 2:10 pm

4th/5th grade: Specials from 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm

* Lunch schedule remains the same*