K-2 PM2 FAST Parent Letter - Schedule

Oct 4, 2026

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Parent/guardian notification from Dr. N.H. Jones Elementary School explains the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) progress monitoring system. It states that Kindergarten/Grade 1/Grade 2 students will complete Renaissance Star Early Literacy, Star Reading, and/or Star Math. The letter describes how PM2 results are used for mid-year progress, provides guidance for reviewing sample items at home, and outlines expected testing time ranges. Contact information is included, along with the K–2 PM2 FAST assessment schedule for reading and math dates.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

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Pages1

Reading Time3 min

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FAST Progress Monitoring Overview

Assessments Included

PM2 Results and Interpretation

Accessing Sample Items at Home

Testing Time Expectations

Contact and Additional Information

School Contact

Florida Statewide Assessments Portal

Grades K-2 PM2 FAST Assessment Schedule

# Dr.N.H.Jones Elementary School ### Dr.NH Jones ## Science Technology Engineering Arts MathematicsRobert Hensel,Principal*Lisa Coleman,Assistant Principal 1900 S.W.5th Street*Ocala,Florida 34471(352)671-7260*Fax:(352)671-7266FRS 1-800-955-8770 (Voice)*1-800-955-8771(TTY) ### EIemen t ar y November 21,2025 Dear Parent/Guardian, The Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST)is a progress monitoring system that is administered three times peryear to track your student's progress in learning the Benchmarks of Excellent Student Thinking(B.E.S.T.)Standards.Thepurpose of this letter is to inform you that your student will take the Kindergarten/Grade 1/Grade 2 Renaissance Star EarlyLiteracy,Star Reading,and/or Star Math assessment(s).Your student's results from PM2 provide mid-year informationon student progress,and you will be provided with information about how to acess the results after testing is completed.Students who earn a scale score of 852 or higher on Star Early Literacy are considered "probable readers."Anykindergarten or first grade student who scores 852 on Star Early Literacy may take Star Reading in the next PM. FAST assessments are computer-adaptive tests taken on a computer or tablet.The questions get easier or more dificultdepending on how the student responds,and each student willsee ifferent questions.If you or your student would like toreview Star Early Literacy,Star Reading,and/or Star Math sampleitems at home,visit https:/fast.org/families.html. The Star Early Literacy assessment typically takes lessthan 15minutes to complete.The Star Reading assessment isusually completed in less than 20 minutes,and the Star Math assessment typically takes less than 30 minutes to complete. If you have any questions related to this test administration,you may contact Mrs.Coleman at(352)671-7267. For more information about the Florida Statewide Assessments program,please visit the portal athttps:/flfast.org/fsa.html. Thank you for supporting your student and encouraging him or her to do his or her best during this test administration. aen Robert A.Hensel ### Grades K-2 PM2 FAST ASSESSMENT SCHEDULE | Grade | Reading | Math | | --- | --- | --- | | Kinder | 12/5 | 12/12 | | 1st | 12/5 | 12/12 | | 2nd | 12/15 | 12/8 | Equal Opportunity SchoolSave-A-Friend 1-877-7FRIEND

FAQs

What is FAST and how often will students be assessed?

FAST is a progress monitoring system administered three times per year to track student progress on the Benchmarks of Excellent Student Thinking (B.E.S.T.) Standards.

Which assessments will K-2 students take?

Kindergarten/Grade 1/Grade 2 students will take Renaissance Star Early Literacy, Star Reading, and/or Star Math based on the test administration.

When are the K-2 PM2 FAST reading and math assessment dates?

Kinder reading is 12/5 and math is 12/12; 1st grade reading is 12/5 and math is 12/12; 2nd grade reading is 12/15 and math is 12/8.

Oct 4, 2026

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