Test November 2024 Newsletter
Starting a new school year can be a big adjustment! For our fifth graders; this was a new school building and a much bigger group of peers. Even our sixth graders had new teachers and new routines. Students are growing and changing; friends change, interests change. As a parent, talking with your student about school can be an important way to connect. Ask them to tell you about their day at school. If you ask them what they learned and they say "nothing," don't believe them!
We've had some fun events in the past month! Teachers and students are really getting to know one another and finding their groove for the year. Check out pictures from our Fall Dance & Costume Party and 6th grade's trip to Camp Campbell Gard. We try to share photos frequently on Facebook, so follow us there if you're looking to catch a glimpse of your Tiger.
Now that we are 12 weeks in to the school year, students get a fresh start with a new grading period on Thursday, Nov. 7. With a new grading period every student has a chance for a new start in the gradebook. This is a perfect time to set goals and settle in for some solid learning before the busy holiday season. We hope all our kids take advantage and learn a lot. We're proud of their progress.
Learning about the electoral process
This lines up perfectly with our own student council officer elections, which will also be held on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Candidates made campaign materials and videos, explaining what they want to do for Test students if elected. So our kids have TWO elections to think about: the national Presidential race and the Test Student Council Officers.
Please let us know!
Being present at school is super important for kids! But sometimes they have to miss. When that happens, please make sure you report your child's absence to the school office (765-973-3412) OR by responding to a ParentSquare message that your student was marked absent.
Mr. Stolle tracks our attendance and will communicate with families about student absences. Please help him out and report your child's absence! His email is jstolle@rcs.k12.in.us.
November's Value: Generosity
This month's value is generosity: Making somone's day by giving something away.
Most kids don’t have access to their own money, so teaching generosity might seem like a fool’s errand. However, learning to be generous with what kids DO have can set the stage for a lifetime of giving. Teaching kids to be generous with their time, with their compliments, with sharing their toys, and with their kindness is a skill you certainly want to grow in them as they become citizens of our community in the future.
Challenge yourself and your student to find a person in your home, at work, at school, or in your neighborhood to lend a hand to this month. The ripple effect could make A LOT of people's days!
Checking the Athletics Website is the best way to keep up with our teams. Please come support our students and be part of the fun. Fall sports are wrapping up, and congratulations to our athletes for the hard work and improvement they put in this season!
Winter sports will be starting soon. Basketball teams have formed, but many students also participate with the YMCA basketball league. Wrestling information should be coming soon.
Students With Purpose Mentoring
Communities in Schools
Communities in Schools is here to support students and families with basic needs and academic support so kids can concentrate on learning. Ms. Toni Johnson serves Test Intermediate: contact her at tjohnson@rcs.k12.in.us or 973-7207.
Centerstone & Meridian
Some students are already connected to counselors through Centerstone and Meridian. We have Centerstone services in the school building every day for existing Centerstone clients, and Meridian counselors frequently stop by to check on their caseloads. If you believe your student needs mental health support, we are happy to help with a referral to one of these agencies. Please contact Ms. DeDe Deloney, our Test School Counselor, who can assist with this. Email pwrightdeloney@rcs.k12.in.us or call 765-973-3412.
