Mopps' Musings
I would like to take few minutes to discuss school
safety. We have a safety team that meets monthly at
Test Intermediate School. During these meetings we discuss a wide range of safety measures including fire drills,
tornado drills, Iockdown drills, evacuation policies, door
security, and anything else that pertains to the safety of
the students at Test Intermediate School. The safety of
our students is of a high concern, because if students
don't feel safe, they will find it more difficult to learn. Recently, the high school had to be evacuated for a suspected gas leak, and we had a city gas leak that forced
the cancellation of school at Charles, and here at Test.
With these two events, we felt it necessary to share information with parents about the procedures that will need
to take place in the unlikely event that we need to evacuate Test.
If it is necessary to evacuate Test, our first priority will
be to get all staff and students to a safe location. During
the transition to that location we will be unable to release
any students to their parents. Once at the location, we
have a procedure in place for parents/guardians to pick
up students. For all student protection, photo identification will be required for students to be released to someone picking them up. A One Call, like what is used for
delays and cancellations will be used to notify parents
where students will be. There will be school personnel to
direct visitors and parents/guardians as to where to go
once they arrive at the evacuation site. It is absolutely
necessary that parents/guardians remain calm and have
patience throughout this process. We have a hope that
none of these procedures will be necessary.
When we have a Iockdown, students will not be allowed to be released to parents. We apologize ahead of
time for any inconvenience this might bring you. Generally the drill only lasts 15 minutes. We have to have a fire
drill every month, and a tornado and Iockdown drill at
least every trimester. These drills allow students the opportunity to practice for dangerous situations that may
arise.
It is the policy of Richmond Community Schools not to discriminate on
the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age or disability in
its educational programs or employment policies.
The last round of Acuity is now over, and !STEP+ season is upon us. The first week of March brings the first
round. This is the Applied Skills test, where students
have to write responses in booklets. In May, we will have
the multiple choice problems that will be taken on the
computer. Please make sure that your child gets adequate rest and comes to school ready to shine and do
their best. Our teachers have worked very hard, and feel
very confident that they have done their part in teaching
the students the standards that will be tested. It is reassuring to go into classrooms and see where teachers
have charted class growth on learning the standards.
Respectfully,
Raw Alappc
Students of the Month
Something new is happening at Test! We now have
"Students of the Month." Teachers nominate students for
their excellent R.O.A.R skills. R.O.A.R stands for Respect, Organized, Accepting and Responsible.
We would like to congratulate the following students for
being the "Students of the Month." Those students are:
5th graders Cheyenne Henley and Edwin Zuniga-Nava,
6th graders Zoe Woolridge and Skyler Reece, 7 th graders
Lauren Pierce and Wayne Prinkey , and 8 th graders Amber Kesterson and Dustin Rowe.
We would like to send a HUGE thank you to our sponsors! The sponsors for "Student of the Month" are Buffalo
Wild Wings and Luke and Angie Durbin.
A Big Thanks
Test Intermediate School would like to recognize and
send a huge "THANK YOU" to Shear Designers for their
continued support with their own time and donations for
Test to send a student each month for a salon experience. It is greatly appreciated by staff, students, and families! Thanks again for your ongoing generosity! If you
have any salon needs, please call or visit Shear Designers located at 1501 W. Main St. Richmond or call 9350956!
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Scholastic Book Fair
Interviews
The library is hosting a Scholastic
Book Fair on March 20-22 during the
school day! It has been several years
since Test offered a book fair so it
should be an exciting time. We are
looking for interested parents to serve as volunteer workers at the fair. Whether you have helped with an elementary fair or you are a first time volunteer, we would love to
hear from you. We need people who can run the cash
register and circulate among the students. The office can
help with background checks for those who do not have
one on file. Contact Mrs. Marsee at 765-973-3412 if you
are willing to help.
Three staff members were interviewed by three Test
students. Mrs. Gutierrez, Mr. Myers, and Ms. Nicholson
were all interviewed. They nominated Mrs. Gutierrez as
"Teacher of the Month." They asked each teacher three
questions and Mrs. Gutierrez was asked a bonus question.
Attention 8th Grade Parents
We need your child's picture from when they were
youngsters. We are putting together an end of the year
movie for the 8 th grade graduation. Please send in a baby
picture of your student. Pictures should be turned into Mr.
Laudermilk.
2012-2013 Yearbooks
The last day to order yearbooks for $15.00 was March
1 St . If you are still interested in purchasing a yearbook
they are now $18.00. Make checks out to Test and turn
your orders in at the office.
Question 1: What is your favorite springtime activity?
Mrs. Gutierrez: Taking my kids to play at different parks.
Mr. Myers: Playing slow pitch softball.
Ms. Nicholson: Hiking and running.
Question 2: What was your favorite part of winter?
Mrs. Gutierrez: FOOD!
Mr. Myers: I don't really like winter but if I had to pick I
would say Christmas.
Ms. Nicholson: Getting snowed in.
Question 3: Are you glad school is almost over?
Mrs. Gutierrez:50/50. I will be sad to see the 8th graders
go but I am happy that I will have more time to be with my
kids.
Mr. Myers: Yes, it's just 52 more days.
Ms. Nicholson: Yes, but I'm also excited to do some projects outside.
Bonus Question: What was your most traumatic Easter
memory from your childhood?
Mrs. Gutierrez: One year we were taking Easter pictures
with ducks and a swarm of geese chased us to out car.
To this day I am terrified of geese!
Test School Skates
The dates are Marcht4th , April 18th , and May 9th . They
are all 5:30-7:30.
Hearing Tests
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Jokes of the Month
Q: What did one math book say to the
N other?
A: I have a lot of problems.
Q: What's green and has wheels?
A: Grass. I lied about the wheels.
On March 22 nd there will be hearing tests for 7th graders at Test Intermediate School.
Music
Jalapenos Advice Farm
Month 6: ISTEP Testing Tips
Eat breakfast
Get to school on time
Follow instructions
Use RAS and reference sheet
Show all your work
Work hard
Go over work
Finish on time but don't rush
—Choir-On March 19 th the choir is having a "Music of
the Night" performance. The performance will feature
individual solos. Tickets cost $10. For the price of $10
you will receive a Fazolis meal and a great performance
from the choir. The choir will be singing songs from Bruno
Mars medley, Phantom of the Opera, and Bohemian
Rhapsody. The performance will include a raffle drawing
for a Warm Glow candle basket. The performance starts
at 6:00pm and ends at 7:30pm. *Contact Mr. Van Note for
tickets
—Drum Ensemble-Practice will continue on Mondays
and Wednesdays after school until 4:30.
—Band-The band is continuing to practice music pieces_ for-their-trip to Kings-Islanet,
2nd Trimester
Honor Roll
5th Grade
Blaine Pierce
Melany Dominguez
Vincent Narcisse
Daniel Barbre
Justice Cottman
Rashaya Kyle
Morgan Rich
Abigail Mayer
Makayla Salavarria
Edwin Zuniga-Nava
Ashley Smith
Shandys Dupree
Dylan Puckett
Marrissa Newton
David Seitz
Zia Hand
Tyrell Wright
Julia Rivas
Kayla Zaleski
Joshua Brown
Cheyenne Henley
Brandon Smith
Ryan Rohe
Janet Boatman
Sylas McIntosh
Jaden Swiderek
Sierra Spicer
Baylee Coates
Brianna Mullins
Kevin Hernandez-Morales
Trevan King
India Williams
Chloe Mitchell
Shaylee Savoy
Sarah Case
Gregory Underwood
Tyler Williams
Andrew Click
Kiersten Long
Chad Leave11
Mekhi Henderson
Rylee Hampton
Alexis Baumer
Jalynn Leonard
Herman Steyn
Dakota Gentry
Ethan Blake
Drayah Miller
Morgan Kimble
Robert Bradley
Jade Vanlandingham
Andromeda Howe
Arianna Spencer
Jarred Flood
Makena Bishop
Laiken Filipiak
Rayanna Maxwell
Shinnosuke Sugaya
Paige Wright
Sandra Zuniga-Nava
Ty'Aunna Brewer
Kayla Walker
Dustin Wilson
Summer Miller
Tyler Combs
Zachari Nolen
Ethan Doan
Hunter Cougill
Trequinton Guess
DeCoda Rastbichler
Makinna Merritt
Sierra Sandstrom
Alexander Gray
Kierstin Hurst
Adonis Smith
6th Grade
Maria Wilhelm
Brice Brown
Isaiah Webster
Madison Lear
Owen Shaw
Kali Wilson
Samara Perez
Tony Cruse
Grace Murray
Shjuantial Deloney
Madison Ord
Elizabeth Lofton
Jake Miller
Ci ara York
Jacob Jones
Tiaja Washington
Kelsey Mullins
Zoee Woolridge
Kaya Page-Saylor
Joshlyn Sandlin
Noa Dannaker
Gabriel Jones
Ashley McClain
Michael Siler
Luke Hays
Madison Rader
Tyson Bray
Braedon Coates
Joshua Becknell
Marie Suarez
Caitlin Eales
Gregory Cema
Kayleah Qualls
Julain Holguin
Jalen Turner
Darius Owens
Raynor Eddy
Eli Doan
Dylan Grimes
Alaina Paxton
Hailey Petitt
Kade Sabados
Eliel Garcia-Alavez
Makenzie Mayse
Tavien Gillard
Marshall Benge
Taijym Deloney
Dakota Gates
Drew Yates
Madison Allen
Brisa Calderon
Daniel Tran
Dakota Wilhelm
Zachary Woehrmann
Anthony Farley
Branson SchindeldeckerMarsh
Yenifer Vazquez
Dakoda Besecker
Jermayne Stanley
Kimberly Luker
Anthony Goehring
Megan Quinn
Darius Benton
Kolton Mussoni
Sierra Walker
Lily Markey
Scott Vance
Shelby Meeker
Kierra Wright
Cameron Sittloh
Kaylee Slinker
Braiden Rankin
Evan Puterbaugh
Miranda McQueen
John Hofacker
Delano Thomas
Blayden Weaver
Kyle Stigleman
Mackenzie Fournier
Justin Fritts
Lataj Brewer
Takeya Oliver
Brianna Case
Taylor McKinney
Dymond Woodfaulk
Brianna Fritts
Gabriel Eilert
Anastasia McClatchie
Litzy Santiago
Carmen Lahman
Olivia Segura-Miller
Dorian Gordon
Destiny Smith
Kalie Carico
Brooklyn Daniels
Tyler Morrison
Braydon Shafer
Mariah Taylor
Caleb Ellis
Tianna Hampton
Karla Lacourt
Dustin Rastbichler
Jessica Lahman
Ashlynn Smith
Vincent Ekwealor
Cailin Klingman
Nicole Yates
Wayne Prinkey
Drew Holguin
Sabrina Gabbard
Madison Niccum
Tashina Sanchez
Jason Condit
Abby Collier
Kylie Brown
Keera Edwards
Morgan Day
Akaylin Richards-Waddell
Abdiel Zaragoza
Anahy Zuniga
Maira Herrera
Angelina Peters
James Gifford
Taylor Stephens
Colton Davis
Daylethia Clinton
Alexander Davis
Destiny Jones
Matthew White
Olivia Harris
Jackson Ponder
7th Grade
Taylor Brown
Derick Casiano
Navdeep Gill
Tate McClain
Charles O'Brien
Duncan Weber
Matthew Weiss
Matthew Brehm
Riley Austin
Jonathan Kearns
Kennedy Tanner
Tesia Sandstrom
Korale Filipiak
8th Grade
Braxtyn Hurley
Brianna Gardner
Oceana Nolen
Paige Hazelbaker
Shane Reagan
Amanda Mittenthal
Kameron Satterfield
Alexis Alexander
Lauren Pierce
Rachel Weikart
Alaysha Miller
Megan Crass
Hannah Dupree
Cedric Fratus-Nolen
Tyler Stanley
Alston Bane
Leslie Lofton
Jocelyn Millian
Kathryn Butler
Jeremy Coffey
Zoey Jones
Jarrett Focht
Tahmea Kennedy
Sarah Doan
Taylor McVey
Gysla
Mullen
Ryan Rivas
Siena Dowler
Alyssa Ervin
Ashlee Coffey
Samantha Hazelbaker
Hannah Davis
Ashley Day
Lissa Thomas
Hannah Crail
Tytiana Kennedy
Samantha Hays
Victoria Shafer
Claire Riley
Sydney Smarrelli
Daryl Hillard
Ky'Ara Williams
Summer Ball
Gabriel Wyatt
Micah Lewis
Kayla Williams
Tay for Jackson
Eric Me is
Casey Pierson
Adell Graham
Krista Nicholson
Aaron Thomas
Jayla Mize
Heather Smith
Kyla Wright
Raeleigh Eastham
Carole Howe
Kaitlyn Boatman
Kaleb Sabados
Asia Garcia
Lexus Perkins
Marissa Wigginton
Savanna Brown
Jeanna Horn
Elijah Howell
laliyah Leonard
Anthony Zuniga-Jones
Benjamin Julian
Lillie Jasso-Moistner
Theresa Clark
Reagan Armstead
Larry Young
Shannon Lewis
Deven Daniel
Malia Green
Cayla Hall
Ryan Tillery
Cody Ellis
Thomas Stanley
Kristen Gifford
Jasmine Petitt
Gonzalo Montiel
Justin Sweet
Ky'Ara Williams
Carrie Anderson-McGlown
Ethan Kuhn
Gregory Lyons
Kaitlynne Grimwood
Meredith Lee
Hailey Satterfield
Kelsey Luce
Bryson Perkins
Morgan Day
Cheyene Helms
Kelvin Plyley
Liliana Julian
Glenn Pressel
Brianne Slinker
Kately nn McClanahan
Jamie Pucketttt
Nina Phenis
Logan Mayer
Logan Tilton
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