Jersey City Public School #34
1830 Kennedy Boulevard
Jersey City NJ 07305

February 26, 2004

Dear Parents,

From Monday, March 8, 2004, through Thursday, March 11, 2004, all of our eighth graders will be taking the Grade Eight Proficiency Assessment (the “GEPA” exam). This is a state test of reading, writing, math and science. All eighth graders in the entire state of New Jersey will be taking this test at the same time.

This is a very important exam for your child. The GEPA tests skills that students need to pass the High School Proficiency Assessment, which is the state’s high school graduation test.

You can help by doing the following:

· Make sure your child gets a good night’s sleep each night during exam week.
· Make sure your child gets to school on time each day.
· Our school will be providing breakfast for all our eighth graders during exam week, so please make sure they arrive at school at 8:10 am during exam week.
· Encourage your child to do the best that he or she can do on the exam.
· Congratulate your child on his or her hard work and achievements.

We have been working very hard with your children all year long to prepare for this important exam. With your help, we are certain that our students will perform to the best of their abilities.

Thank you for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at the school. (201) 915-6550.


Very truly yours,



Ms. Christine Myrlak
Principal


Mr. Paul Dix Ms. Cathy O’Callahan Mr. Michael Porter
Ms. Coreen Ensmenger Math Language Arts
Science