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Testing is in full swing this time of year. We’ve had some fun preparing in the elementary hallway with a “game” theme. Our motto is “Level Up Your STAAR game.” Mrs. Owen’s theme was Super Mario Brothers. Students enjoyed a fun classroom transformation with decorations, themed games like Hunt for Yoshi’s Eggs, Fireball Toss, and a Mario themed obstacle course. Throughout the unit, students reviewed grammar skills and reading strategies. Through analyzing their writing, students set writing goals and worked to improve in those areas. In Mrs. Padgett’s room, they had a Jumanji theme. Students were surrounded by a jungle-like atmosphere and played Jumanji, a game with challenges to be completed. Students earned their turn in the game by answering science questions. They practiced teamwork and strategy and silliness! Mrs. Randolph had a Candyland theme. Students reviewed math skills and played some candy themed minute to win it games. There is even a life sized Candyland game board! Good luck to our students testing.