Chieftain Spirit Newsletter This Month’s Highlights

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APRIL 2017Volume 3 , Issue 6

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9 Timely Testing Tips

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PALMETTO BOYS STATE

We are very proud to announce the 2017 attendees of the Palmetto Boys State:

Tyler Turman and Nathaniel Mason!The event will take place June 11-17, 2017 at Anderson University

in Anderson, SC.Students who qualify and complete this scholarship program are eligible to receive scholarships from various colleges totaling in

excess of $10,000 per year.

CONGRATULATIONS

Freshman Student of the month, Nydia Duncan and MiTaviar Tate Sophomore student of the month, Troy

BeasleyJunior student of the month, Nicole Hill

Staff of the Month, Flora BeltonTeacher of the Month, Vertoria Anderson

Senior Student of the Month, Octavious Hill

It’s about that time again: more tests, more stress.  Though we can neither prevent the tests nor keep students from fretting over them, we can attempt to reduce some of the stress the tests induce. What follows is some advice we’ve given to our own students, and have attempted to heed in our own lives. Feel free to pass this on down the line.

- Don't cram. Just hearing the word “cram” conjures painful images that can be counter-productive. Instead, encourage students to review plenty in the days and weeks before the test. Of course, even the most-urged advice may not find purchase with your flock. We can try, though.

- Enter Sandman. While sleeping during the examination period is poor pedagogical ploy, it is imperative for students to get their 8 (or more) hours the night before. Additionally…

- Get moving. Students need to blow off some steam during testing time, so they should get some exercise. Not only is this good for their bodies, but studies show that it can help jog their memory too (pun intended).

- Food, glorious food. Students should eat a good breakfast and drink plenty of water before their tests. Avoiding sugary, high carb foods is good, and focusing on choices packed with protein is even better.

- Water, please. Hydrate in the days leading up to testing, not just the day of or the day before.

- Don’t get the jitters. Just like teachers, many students have massive infusions of caffeine each day. But they should avoid having too much of it on test day. Having the caffeine jitters can distract their focus and lead to a poorer performance than they normally would experience. Speaking of which…

- First door on the left. Be sure to remind them to hit the bathroom before the test. 'Nuff said.

- Dress in layers. Ok, not the MOST important tip, but it often seems that testing sites might double as meat lockers.  If students have a sweater to put on- or a t-shirt to pare down should it actually be warm- they can help regulate their body temperature and focus more on the test.

- What’s the point? Be sure they bring plenty of writing implements. Two sharpened pencils and two pens? That should do, but have a few others just to be safe. After all, minds aren’t the only things that get dull or dry up over the course of a test.

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April 3 Afterschool Program Begins Mon-Thurs 3-6PM

7 Adopt a Highway Project-JAG and JROTC10 Jostens Senior Supply Delivery Day14 No School17-21 Spring Break24 Students Return

Reminders to Students

YEARBOOKSOn Sale Now!

The yearbook has been submitted to LifeTouch for Printing

Online ordering is closed so you must see Mrs. Joy Bell-Turman to order your yearbook.

Yearbook: $35 Foil Name: $5

School MottoGood, Better, Best,Never Let It Rest,

Until Good Is Better,And Better Is Best!

Upcoming Events

Visit Our SchoolThe building Principal encourages the active interest and involvement of parents in the school. However, in order to promote the safety of students and staff, and to avoid interruption of the instructional program we ask that you call to make appointments to meet with teachers and administrators.

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!McCormick County School District

SPRING CONCERT!Tuesday, April 11 at 6:00 p.m. in the MMS Gymnasium

ADULTS $5.00 STUDENTS $3.00 kids 5 and under-FREE

April 11 Career FairSIC 3:15PTO 6:00pm

12 Armed Services Career Awareness Day

13 STEM Day Showcase

MissionThe mission of McCormick County Schools is to provide a quality education for every student.

( Since it is flu season, please remember to take the following steps to prevent the spread of germs.

Educate and encourage students to cover their mouth and nose with a tissue when they cough or sneeze. Also, provide them with easy access to tissues.  Remind them to cover coughs or sneezes using their elbow instead of their hand when a tissue is not available.

Remind students to practice good hand hygiene by providing the time and supplies (easy access to running water and soap or alcohol-based hand rubs) for them to wash or clean their hands as often as necessary.

Be a good role model by practicing good hand hygiene and covering your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.

Keep an eye out for sick students and send them to the school health office for further evaluation. Sick people should stay at home until at least 24 hours after they no longer have a fever or signs of a fever (without the use of fever-reducing medicine).

Clean surfaces and items that are more likely to have frequent hand contact such as desks, door knobs, keyboards, or pens, with cleaning agents that are usually used in these areas.

Remember these everyday steps are a good way to reduce the chances of getting sick.

Stay healthy!