Announcements

April 8 - Spirit Week
April 15–30 - MAP Testing - Testing begins at 9:00 and ends at 11:00

April Birthdays

Ms. B. Byrd - 11
Mr. A. Morris - 12
Ms. L. Thomas - 26
Character Trait of the Month

Excellence - The quality of being outstanding or extremely good. Possessing good qualities in high degree.


Monday - We are so bright - Wear Shades 
Tuesday - We have a head for success - Wear a hat 
Wednesday - We don't sweat the small stuff - Wear sweatpants
Thursday - GOOOO Lions! - Wear ETS Gear or Colors (Red)
Friday - We dream of success - Wear Pajamas

Test-Taking Strategies 
- Get ready BEFORE the test
- Liston, Read, Ask
- Use your time wisely
- Read carefully
- Eliminate answers
- Make educated guesses
- Look for clues
- Look for keywords
- Stay organized
- Read questions before the passages
- Think before you write
- Use what you have learned
- Check your work
- Know the 12 Power Words
- KEEP CALM and DO YOUR BEST ON THE TEST