April 3rd, 2026

The Night Before: Setting the Stage

• Prioritize Sleep: This is the #1 factor for cognitive performance. Aim for a full 9–10 hours for elementary and middle schoolers.

• The "No-Stress" Zone: Keep the evening routine calm. Avoid starting new, difficult projects or having heavy conversations.

• Lay it Out: Pick out clothes and pack the backpack the night before to avoid a rushed, stressful Monday morning.

The Morning Of: Fuel and Focus

• Brain Fuel: A breakfast that combines protein and complex carbs (like eggs, oatmeal, or Greek yogurt) provides steady energy.

  
  

• Hydration: Send them with a water bottle. Even mild dehydration can lead to fatigue and loss of focus.

• On-Time Arrival: Aim to get to school 5–10 minutes earlier than usual. Arriving late or rushing into the classroom can trigger immediate "test anxiety."

During the Test: Mental Strategies

If your student is feeling nervous, remind them of these quick tips:

• Breathe: If they feel stuck, tell them to take three deep "belly breaths" to reset their nervous system.

• Skip and Return: CMAS is timed. If a question is too hard, they should mark it, move on, and come back to it at the end if time allows.

• Read the Whole Prompt: CMAS often uses multi-step word problems. Remind them to check whether the question asks for a single answer or multiple parts (e.g., "Explain your reasoning").

  
  

After the Test: Decompression

• Keep it Low-Key: Your student might be "brain-fried" after school. Avoid asking "How did you do?" immediately. Instead, try "I'm proud of how hard you worked today."

• Physical Activity: Give them time to play outside or move around. Sitting for long testing blocks builds up restless energy that needs an outlet.

• Perspective: Remind them that CMAS is just one data point. It doesn't define their intelligence or their worth—it’s just a way for the school to see what they’ve learned so far.

Good luck to your student—they’ve got this!

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Many came out, but only one prevailed. A huge, heartfelt congratulations to Tyler Ruark for his second big win! Thanks to everyone who came out and competed. We hope everyone had a great time!

**CONGRATULATIONS TO BOYS SOCCER & GIRLS BASKETBALL FOR WINNING THEIR GAMES LAST NIGHT!!**

7A BOYS SOCCER WON 5-0 against Frontier!

8A BOYS SOCCER WON 3-1 against VP!

8A GIRLS BASKETBALL WON 36-8 against Aurora West!

THEY ARE PLAYING THE QUARTERFINALS TOMORROW!

GOOD LUCK RAPTORS!!

Here is the schedule in case you would like to go cheer them on!

Girls B-Ball - 9am @ Aurora Central

Boys 7/8 Soccer - 11am @ East

Boys 6/7 Soccer - 2pm @ Quest

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HUGE shout out to all of our volunteers for making our Book Fair amazing, earning funds for our school, and creating memories that will last a lifetime. We couldn’t have done it without you! THANK YOU!

Want a home-cooked breakfast without the mess? Come join our local Cub Scout Pack on April 11th for a pancake breakfast! Check out the flyer to register for the event.

Enjoy this week's Raptor Report.

The PTO needs YOUR help with planning the first ever elementary Family Dance at Harmony Ridge!

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Here is this month's calendar

4.6.2026

Soccer Stars

4.8.2026

Student Leadership

4.9.2026

Chess Club

4.13.2026

Soccer Stars

4.14.2026

5th grade - Ameritown Field Trip

4.16.2026

Chess Club

4.20.2026

Soccer Stars

4.22.2026

Student Leadership

4.23.2026

3rd Grade Skate City field trip

4th Grade DMNS field trip

Chess Club

4.24.2026

No classes for students

4.27.2026

No classes for students

4.30.2026

Chess Club