AIMS Testing

If you are at all like me you are looking back right now and wondering where February went and how come all of a sudden it is March already. The great thing about March is that Spring Holiday is just a few weeks away, the bad thing is that between now and then we have AIMS testing. I know you all dread AIMS, really who would look forward to siting and taking a test for HOURS? It does not have to be that bad though, especially if you start taking some time at home to prepare yourself.

One way to make sure you are prepared is to take the AIMS practice tests. Taking some time to get to know the way questions will be asked on the test will really pay off because you will know what to expect. These links will take you to some practice tests you can download and printout at home, this practice tests includes the math, reading and writing sections, this test has the science questions.

Once you look at these tests, you can go and ask your teachers before the test : ) Keep checking in for helpful hints about the test.

Ms Deva

Urban Wildlife

One of the things I love most about our campus are the great birds we get to see.  I challenge you to find another school with a resident population of ginormous crows!  Everyone who went with me the Renaissance Festival, or had to hear me talk about the Renaissance Festival ; )  knows that I love birds of pray.  My favorite part of the festival, until of course I discovered the bungee thing, was the Birds of Pray show.  They are so beautiful, powerful and smart.  If you turn your eyes to the sky here on campus you can see some of the same birds.

Some of you may have heard of New York's resident hawk Pale Male.  He took up residence on a expensive high rise years ago and has been coming back every year since.  Now his children even come back to raise their children.  Watching Pale Male has become popular, both for locals and tourists.  There has even been books written about him and a TV documentary.  This blog, Pale Male and Lola , has some great photos taken of Pale Male.  Most people might not know this, but New York has a lot of bird enthusiasts.  Central Park is a popular place for people to go bird.  So check out the web site and keep your eyes peeled for cool birds at school. 

Ms Deva