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Cox Connection 3.24.26

Dear Roadrunner,

It was so great watching all the students return to campus yesterday! It was too quiet without them around here.

Today officially kicks off our testing season here at San Tan! Our 5th and 8th graders rocked it on AzSci today.

We have our Rising Kinder event for our new Kinders for 26-27 coming up this Friday, and it’s hard to believe that Easter Break is next week. If you have a Kinder or 8th grader, please see below for details regarding Graduation Photos.

Have a great week Roadrunners!

Save the Dates:

  • March 27th: Rising Kindergarten Spring Meet & Greet
  • March 24th – April 15th: State Testing (Please see some changes to dates below)
  • April 2nd: Half Day (Camp Sign-Up Below)
  • April 3rd: No School – Easter Break
  • April 8th: Kindergarten and 8th grade Graduation Pictures (see info below)
  • April 16th: Coffee and Conversations with Mrs. Yocklin

Sincerely,

Katie Cox

State Testing Schedule & Resources

See below for our upcoming State Testing Schedule. Please take a moment to add your student’s testing dates to your calendar to help avoid scheduling conflicts. Make-up exams cannot always be accommodated.

Please assist your student in preparing for their upcoming assessment by looking at the Practice below.

  • Practice:  https://home.testnav.com
  • Choose Arizona
  • Under the sign in, click Sample Test
  • Choose your student’s grade level and topic to practice.

State Testing Schedule

  • March 25th: AzSci for 5th/8th Grade
  • March 30th: 5th Grade AASA Writing, and 4th Grade AASA Writing
  • March 31st: 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade AASA Writing, and 3rd Grade AASA  Writing
  • April 1st: 5th Grade AASA Math and Reading Part 1, and 4th Grade AASA Math and Reading Part 1
  • April 6th-7th: 3rd Grade AASA Math & Reading Part 1, and Oral Reading Fluency
  • April 8th: 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade AASA Math and Reading Part 1, and 3rd Grade AASA Math and Reading Part 2
  • April 9th: 5th Grade AASA Math and Reading Part 2, and 4th Grade AASA Math and Reading Part 2
  • April 10th: Make-Ups
  • April 14th: 6th, 7th, and 8th AASA Math and Reading Part 2, and ACT Aspire (9th Grade)
  • April 15th: ACT Aspire (9th Grade)

Summer Camp – Preview Below!

Rising Kindergarten – Spring Meet & Greet

Our final Rising Kindergarten event of the year is coming up this Friday and gives children a chance to meet their future teachers, spend time with friends, and allows parents to connect with other kindergarten families — we hope to see you there!

April 2nd: Half-Day Camp Sign-Up

Kindergarten, 8th Grade Graduation Pictures

🎓 Capture the Moment: Graduation Picture Day!
It’s time to celebrate our graduates and their incredible milestones! Please mark your calendars for Wednesday, April 8, for our Preschool, Kindergarten, and 8th Grade graduation photos.
To ensure we stay on track with our state testing schedule, we will be starting bright and early with our oldest grads first.
🕒 Schedule & Requirements
  • 8th Grade (8:00 AM – 8:30 AM): These photos will be taken first thing in the morning. 8th graders must remember to bring their own cap and gown to school.
  • Kindergarten: We will provide the caps and gowns for our Kindergarteners’ photos.
  • Preschool: Keep an eye out for specific timing from your teacher!
📝 How to Order
Order forms have been (or will soon be) sent home in backpacks, but you can also secure your keepsakes online right now:
Make sure your students are dressed and ready to capture these special memories!