EMS Gazette

Please join us for Parent Conferences on Friday, February 28th, from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. If you would like to schedule a conference with your child's teachers, please don’t hesitate to reach out. Additionally, if staff have any academic or behavioral concerns, they will contact you to arrange a meeting.

• Wednesday, February 26th- Quarter 3 Interim Ends
• Friday, February 28th- Early Dismissal & Parent Conferences
• Wednesday, March 5th- Quarter 3 Interims Issued
• Tues. March 11th & Wed. March 12th- State Science (MISA) Testing for 8th Grade
• Thursday, March 13 & Friday, March 14th- MISA Make-up Days
• Friday, March 14th- Early Dismissal & Professional Development for Staff
• Monday, March 24th- Community School Meeting at EMS 5:00
• Friday, March 28th- End of Quarter 3; Early Dismissal; Teacher Grading
• Monday, March 31st- Family Teacher Organization Meeting 5:30
• 6th, 7th, & 8th grades will take the MCAP English Language Arts State Assessments in April

As state assessments approach, we want to share key reminders to help your child feel prepared and confident on test day:

1. Get a Good Night's Sleep
   A well-rested mind is a sharp mind. Ensure your child gets a full night’s sleep before the test to feel refreshed and ready.

2. Eat a Healthy Breakfast
   A nutritious breakfast fuels your child's brain, helping them focus and concentrate during the test. (Free breakfast is offered each morning.)

3. Arrive on Time
   Ensure your child arrives early to school so they have time to settle in and start the day calmly.

4. Bring Necessary Materials
   Double-check that your child has all required materials, including a fully charged iPad and charging cord.

5. Stay Positive and Calm
   Encourage your child to stay calm and confident. Remind them that the goal is to show all they’ve learned—doing their best is what matters most!

6. Listen and Read Carefully
   Remind your child to listen closely to the directions and read each question thoroughly before answering.

7. Manage Time Wisely
   Remind your child to pace themselves and not spend too much time on any single question. Time management is key!

8. Stay Focused
   Test-taking requires concentration. Encourage your child to stay focused and take breaks, as allowed, to stay refreshed.

9. Review and Check Work
   If time allows, encourage your child to review their answers and correct any mistakes.

10. Persevere
    Remind your child that it’s okay if a question feels tough—taking deep breaths and pushing through will help them succeed.

Together, we can support our students in showing their best each day and on test day!