Warrior News Volume 1, Issue 7 Linwood Public Charter School The Director’s Corner LPCS Parents, Inside this issue: Registration for 2015- 1 2016 School Year Counselor’s Tips 2 Student Life Activities 2 Test Tips 2 Friday, March 20, 2015 We are moving into the final stretch of this school year. We have a little more than two months remaining. There are a lot of things that will be accomplished during this time. We will need your support to help us keep our children focused and on track. Spring Break is just around the corner, we hope it will offer an opportunity for our students to recharge their minds. Please continue to encourage your child too review all study materials that have been provided to them during this time. Phase II of the PARCC test, iLEAP and LEAP and end of term exams to round out the school year. Theme 2014: Lights, Camera, Action! Star-Struck for Success... We always welcome your concerns and ideas. Please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to be of service to you. Thank you for your support. Sincerely, Vickie Carroll g Now! Enrollin r grade fo th –8th 6 d . n r a a e K-2nd hool y -2016 sc d the 2015 ct us if you nee a t n t o c n Please r stude r anothe to registe oming school pc for the u year. Once students return from spring break, they will have Special points of interest:  Good Friday: No SchoolApril 3, 2015 * Spring Break: April 6-10, 2015. * iLEAP and LEAP: April 14-15, 2015 Enrolling Now... For 2015-2016 School Year We are currently enrolling K-2nd and 6th-8th grade for the 2015-2016 school year. If you have another student that you are interested in registering for the upcoming school year, please stop by the office to complete the enrollment packet. If you know of anyone that is interested in enrolling a student, now is the time! Page 2 Warrior News Counselor’s Corner Don’t’ Wait To Discuss Drugs Elementary school is not too early to discuss use and misuse of alcohol and drugs – both prescription and illegal. Research shows that elementary age kids often must face the decision whether or not to try them. Kids often think if a drug is legal, it’s safe. It is important that they know over-the-counter drugs and alcohol can be just as dangerous as illegal drugs. Together, read the warning labels, research side effects, and stress the importance of following directions. Keep children busy, help build positive self-esteem, and do not associate maturity with alcohol or drug use. But the best thing is for parents to be positive role models by using drugs and alcohol responsibly. Romilda Jenkins, Counselor Aundrial Booker, Social Worker Counselor’s are here for guidance. From the Office of Student Life  School Pictures will be taken on March 23rd. All students must be in their school uniforms. Make-up pictures will be taken on Friday, March 27th.  Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week: March 30th - April 2nd. All donations are welcomed and appreciated.  Easter Egg Math Count (K-1st Grade Only) will be Thursday, April 2nd at 1:30pm. Tips to Reduce Test Anxiety Most students who take a test experience some anxiety or nervousness. But for some students, the feeling is so intense that it affects their performance. Anxiety can cause difficulty in concentration and prevent students from recalling material that they have learned. A student who is experiencing test anxiety may do poorly on an exam even if he or she knows the material better than a classmate who is able to control anxiety. However, there are things that students can do to prevent or reduce test anxiety. *Being well prepared for the test is the best way to reduce test taking anxiety. *Try to maintain a positive attitude while preparing for the test and during the test. *Get a good night’s sleep before the test. *Stay relaxed, if you begin to get nervous take a few deep breathes slowly to relax yourself and then get back to work. Visit us on the web: linwood-sabis.net 401 West 70th Street Phone: 318.683.2500 Shreveport, LA 71106 Fax: 318.865.0452 For all of the latest information on upcoming events...please Like Us on Facebook @ linwood charter.