April Newsletter

4/2: First RMS Track Practice @ 3:10pm

4/17: Last UNITY meeting @10:30am, CWC

4/18: Wy-Topp Testing (ELA)

4/19: Early Release @ 12:35pm

4/22: Earth Day 👈 Learn about Earth Day by clicking the 🌍

4/23: Wy-Topp Testing (8th grade Science)

4/25: Wy-Topp Testing (Math)

4/29: RHS/RMS Band Concert @ 6:30pm at CWC

5/14: RMS Restaurant Event

• Go into the test with confidence. In other words, make sure you’ve done enough studying to feel confident that you know the material. Staying confident makes it easier to remember everything you need to know.
• Get enough sleep the night before the test. Your memory recall will be much better if you've had enough sleep. A scientific study showed that people who got enough sleep before taking a math test did better than those who stayed up all night studying.
• Put away all your study materials before the test. Many students will still be frantically reviewing the material 10 minutes before the test gets handed out, but this won’t help you do any better. It’s more important for you to clear your mind and relax during this time, so you’ll save your mental energy for the actual test.
• Listen closely to any instructions. As the teacher hands out the test, be sure you know what's expected of you.
• Read through the test first. When you have the test in front of you, go through it to see how long it is. This will let you estimate how much time you have for each section and ask the teacher any questions. If something seems unclear before you start, don't panic: ask.
• Answer the questions in any order. As you take the test, if you don't know an answer try not to get stuck on it. Instead, answer the best way you can, or skip over the question and come back to it later. You may find it easier to answer a question you’ve skipped after you've answered other questions.
• Relax. If you're so nervous that you blank out, you might need a mini-break. You can wiggle your fingers and toes, take 4 or 5 deep breaths, or picture yourself on a beach or some other calm place. You can even stretch a little at your desk (but try to avoid distracting the other students).
• Running out of time? It’s OK if you don’t finish every question on the test. Do your best to answer the questions you can, and keep an eye on the clock so you know how much time is left for any remaining questions you still need to answer. You can always guess if you’re stuck on some of the questions and time is running out.
• Finished already? Although most teachers will let you hand a test in early, it's usually a good idea to spend any extra time checking your work. Take a minute to breathe deeply and clear your mind before reviewing your answers. You may end up adding more details to some of your answers that you didn’t think you'd have time for.

These tips should help most people, but some can get serious test-taking stress. If you're one of them, you may need to talk to a parent, teacher, or counselor for help.

• Astro Camp

• Who can apply: Current 6th and 7th graders

• Due Date: APRIL 30th

• Notes: FREE, must provide own transportation

• Requirements: 2 teacher recommendations, report card, and a 250 word essay. Fill out the application online.

• STEM Academy

• Who can apply: Current 8th graders
• Due Date: April 18th

• Notes: $75, must provide own transportation

• Requirements: 1000 word essay, report card, and 2 teacher recommendations. Fill out the application online.

• Climb the Grand Scholarship Scholarship Application
  
• Who Can apply: Current 8th graders
• Due Date: April 22nd
  
• Notes: FREE opportunity to climb the Grand Tetons!
• Fill out the application online

• NOLS Expedition Wind River
• Who can apply: 8th graders who are Tribal descendants
• Due Date: May 31st
• Notes: This is a FREE opportunity through NOLS for Fremont county tribal members. The first 12 kids to return the application get to attend.
• Talk to Ms. McNiven for a paper copy and return it to her ASAP

Check out Spartan Athletics to see upcoming events!

All 7th graders are required to have a Tdap (adult tetanus) vaccine, unless they have a medical or religious exemption. Thank you and please provide a copy to the school. For questions or more information, please contact Nurse Kenna at kborst@fremont25.org.

You can start completing your students registration forms for the 2023-2024 school year via your parent PowerSchool login. And, good news, there are fewer forms to be updated! You can find the forms under the 2023-24 School Year heading. Please log in and update your information, as well as, add contacts to your student's list who may check them out from school. Please call the office or email Mrs. Mayes with questions.

If you haven't already done so, follow the link to fill out the school meal benefits application. To receive potential benefits, these applications must be completed each school year and do not carry over.

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