Text Box: IMPORTANT INFORMATION UPCOMING TESTS AT RTR ELEMENTARY Please mark your calendars for the upcoming MCA II tests. On April 22nd & 23rd, grades 3-5 will be taking the MCA II math test.    Please make sure your child gets a good night of sleep so he/she is rested and ready to go.  These tests are very important to our students and our school district.  Here are some test tips.  For multiple choice questions, read all the answers before marking your choice.  Remember, your first instinct is usually best – so don’t change your answer unless you are sure.  For True/False questions, look for words such as never, always, all, and none.  They’re usually false answers.  Words like may or often are generally found in true answers.  For Essay questions, read them at least twice.  Then, make a list of important thoughts, or key points, about each question before writing your essay.  Read through the finished essay to be sure you’ve included all your key points.  Check spelling, capitalization, and punctuation.     Text Box: IMPORTANT NEWS FROM YOUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Text Box: RTR Elementary Amy Christensen, Principal 441 Duluth Avenue Ruthton, MN 56170 Phone: 507-658-3301 1-800-430-6429 Fax: 507-658-3589 Text Box: Coming Soon Apr. 21            After School Math Class Apr. 22            After School 4-H Class Apr. 22-23       Math MCA II Standardized Testing for 3rd, 4th, & 5th grades April 24            Math MCA Make Up Day                         Preschool Field trip to the circus                         Tornado Drill April 25            5th Grade Field Trip to the circus Apr. 30 – May 7          Book Fair Apr. 30      Talent Show Forms Due May 5 – 9  American Education Week May 5        PTSA Meeting, 6:30pm, Tyler Pizza Ranch May 6        Spring Concert                   PTSA Subway meal prior to concert May 7        Cinco de Mayo celebration May 8        5th Grade Conservation Day at Camden May 9        Kindergarten Field Trip to the Zoo May 14      4th Grade Field Trip to Pipestone May 15      1st Grade Field Trip to YMCA                   5th Grade Science MCA at High School May 19      4th Grade Field Trip to Lake Benton May 21      2nd Grade Field Trip to Currie & Walnut Grove May 23      Field Day May 27      3rd Grade Field Trip to Washington Pavillion May 28      Elementary Talent Show, 1-3 pm May 29      Field Day Makeup (if needed)                           Text Box: The PTSA will be selling sub sandwiches before the Elementary Spring Concert.  Sandwiches must be pre-ordered.  Order forms need to be turned in by April 28th! Text Box: 2007-2008 Yearbooks For Sale Preserve your child(ren)’s precious memories!  The order form is on the back.  Please return with payment to the school.  There is a limited supply of yearbooks.  Order yours today!