Sixth grade students are continuing to prepare for upcoming state assessments. Please encourage your child to do his/her best on daily assignments, quizzes, and tests as these will all prepare him/her to do well on the math and reading KCAs.

The following dates have been set for sixth grade state assessment testing:
Mrs. Nichols – Reading March 3, March 4, March 8
Miss Center – Reading March 5, March 9, March 10
Mrs. Gentry – Reading March 30, March 31, April 1
Ms. George – Reading March 30, March 31, April 1
Mrs. Lybarger – Math April 7, April 8, April 9
Mrs. Stanley – Math April 7, April 8, April 9
   
Mrs. Brittain & Mrs. O'Bryan/ 8th Reading March 24, 25 & 26
Mrs. Cowen & Mrs. Giltner/ 7th Reading March 8, 9 & 10
Mr. Gier & Ms. Tholen/ 7th Math March 30, 31 & April 1
Mrs. Farmer & Mrs. Peterson/ 8th Math April 2, 5 & 6
Ms. Oberley & Mrs. Toll/ 7th Science April 13 & 14
   
Some helpful hints to prepare your child for the tests include sending him/her to bed early for a good night's sleep, serving a healthy, protein-rich breakfast, and having him/her dress in layers, so that the temperature in the testing rooms does not become a hindrance.
   
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