Announcements
Sept. 29 Tiger Tail News
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CogAT & Iowa Testing- 2nd Grade
The Cognitive Abilities Test (CogAT) will be administered to students in second grade from October 17-18. The CogAT is a nationally standardized aptitude test which provides an estimate of the likelihood of a student’s success in certain academic areas. The CogAT is an untimed test, but should take approximately 45 minutes per day to administer.
The Iowa is a nationally standardized test which measures students’ performance in reading and mathematics. The Iowa will be administered to students in second grade from October 19-20. The Iowa is an untimed test, but should take approximately one hour per day.
Testing Tips:
- Please see that your child gets rest on the nights before these tests.
- Please make sure that your child eats a nourishing breakfast each day.
- Make every effort to have your child in school and on time except in case of illness.
- Encourage your child to listen attentively to the test administrator’s directions.
- Encourage your child to read each test question and each response carefully before selecting an answer.
- Do encourage your child to stay calm if there are questions that seem difficult. (Encourage your child to choose his/her best answer).
- Provide positive feedback by praising your child for what he/she does well.
September Newsletter
Check out what is happening at our school. Read the September edition of the Tigerville Times. | Tigerville Times- Sept. 2023 Edition
Athletic Events Safety Requirements
In light of recent events at athletic venues across the country, Greenville County Schools has updated its safety requirements for athletic events, effective immediately.
For all Greenville County Schools athletic events, the following requirements are in place to ensure the safety of all attendees:
- Middle school students and younger must be accompanied by an adult 19 years old or older to every athletic event
Please see the GCS website and the brochure for requirements | GCS Athletic Events Safety Guidelines Website | GCS Athletic Events Safety Requirements Brochure
Fall Running Club
Fall running club returns in September. Running club is from 2:30 pm- 3:30 pm on the following Thursdays: Sept. 7, Sept. 14, Sept. 21, Oct. 5, Oct. 19, and Oct. 26. This club is for 4th & 5th graders who completed the registration process. Make sure you have athletic/gym shoes and be ready to have fun!
Rent the Rock!
We are excited to announce that the Tigerville Spirit Rock is available for rent to celebrate your child and support Tigerville Elementary School. The Tigerville Spirit Rock is now available for sign ups. The Rock is a perfect way to send one of Tigerville’s students or staff a “Happy Birthday”. The Rock is also a Tigerville fundraiser, so all funds generated will be used to pay for school programs & improvements. The cost is $10 per day & you will have the Rock for 24 hours (5pm-5pm). There will be no refunds for weather or school closure. Please see the Tigerville Spirit Rock for complete details regarding payment. Have fun & be creative! Thank you for supporting Tigerville Elementary School! | Tigerville Spirit Rock Guidelines