Dear parents,
Thank you for supporting us so well during SBA testing.  The kids loved coming in and have a second breakfast together.  They were well nourished, both in body and in mind!  And congratulations, SBA testing is complete.

For the next 2 weeks - and then again when we get back from Spring Break - we will be reading and writing about Ancient Greece, as well as delving deeper into our understanding of fractions.  The Science Fair project is also a big topic on the minds of the kiddos - they're really getting excited about the idea of experimenting.  Thank you for supporting their learning on this project.  As a reminder, they should bring their Science Folder (orange) back to school each Thursday so we can check in together on their progress and we also can troubleshoot if needed.

It was so nice to chat with all of you during the parent teacher conferences.  I love my job and knowing your children.   I'm grateful for your support. It takes a community...!

Many thanks,
Kelly

Good morning dear parents,

Happy Spring!  I hope this email finds you well.

This week we'll wrap up the SBA testing by completing the Science sections on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday morning.  The kids have done a great job so far, so let's stay the course and cheer them on to the finish!  Any chance anyone can send in some fruit or muffins for Wednesday or Thursday? I'll be bringing in some waffles for tomorrow's breakfast soiree.

It was a pleasure meeting with so many of you on Friday for conferences.  I look forward to meeting with the rest of you during my afternoon office hours tomorrow.  If you haven't already, please bring your Read-a-thon money to Roberta. 

Many thanks - and have a fabulous day!

-Kelly

PS  No homework this week (3/24-3/28).  Look for regular homework to resume this Friday. Also keep an eye out for the Science Fair Project - also coming your way this week.  Thanks!

3/7/14

Happy Friday lovely parents!

Boy did we have an action-packed week! Ask your child about our static electricity investigation... fun, fun!

Heads up! SBA testing begins next week on Tuesday through Thursday. The students will be taking the Reading portion of the SBA for about 1 hour each of those days.  Please be sure your student gets lots of rest and eats a good breakfast.  I will NOT be assigning homework for the next few weeks during testing.

I was thinking it would be nice to provide an extra 'breakfast' snack during the testing weeks.  I am seeking donations of breakfast goodies (i.e. fresh fruit, juice, muffins, waffles, bagels or breakfast bars, etc) for the 3 days each week they do testing.  I will let the kiddos eat these extra snacks first thing in the morning.  This will be in addition to the regular snack provided at 10am.  Let me know if you can help me out... I'll be heading to the grocery store myself this weekend to help chip in.

Many thanks!  And have a lovely weekend.

-Kelly

Dear Parents,
Whahooo! The kiddos had a great morning reading for the Dr. Seuss read-a-thon.  They exceeded their class goal of 150.... they read a whopping 181 books, with 20 minutes to spare! Nice work 4th grade.  If your child has not already done so, please help them secure pledges totaling $50 for our class trip scheduled for the end of May.  The money is due the same day as the parent-teacher conferences:  Friday, March 21.
Thanks!

This week's homework:

Monday 3/3

WW Midterm Test - take home

Lexiacore5.com - 20 minutes

Math - Area and Perimter practice worksheet

Friday 3/7

Math - Fraction & Decimal review; division mini-practice

HEADS UP:  SBA testing will begin next week, on Tuesday, March 11th.  We will test 3 days a week - for about 1 hour a day.  The first subject to be assessed will be reading.  You can help your student do their very best by ensuring they  [1] get sufficient rest and [2] eat a healthy breakfast.  Thanks!