Hello lovely families,

I know I'm feeling energized from the break last week and I hope this email finds you feeling the same.  The kids shared lots of fun stories and highlights from their week off.

Greece:  This week we wrapped up our study of the Greek Gods and Goddess with a poster presentation and a Quiz Game with the 3rd grade.  Nice work everyone - and so fun!  We will return to our study of Ancient Greece in one week - right after we have our Science Fair. 

Science:  Today we spent considerable time learning how to make graphs via a wonderful website (nces.ed.gov/nceskids/makeagraph/.  Everyone successfully made a graph with invented data.  This afternoon, those children who remembered to bring in their science folders and data were able to make a graph for their project and you should be able to find it in their folder.  MONDAY, I have set aside another hour to let the kids work on their projects - with the emphasis being writing their Conclusion.  Many thanks for all your support from home on this very worthy project. The students should bring in their completed science fair BOARDS by Thursday so we can begin practice presentations.  FRIDAY, MAY 2nd, will be the actual event.  Please COME to our Science Fair from 2-3 pm. 

 

Bookclub:  Ask your child to tell you what book they picked, what they've been noticing as they read and check in with them about when it's supposed to be finished. 

 

Lastly, the final round of MAP Testing will be completed on the mornings of Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday of next week (4/29-5/1).  Please be sure your child comes to school well rested and with a full tummy. 

 

Again, many thanks for all you do...

Kelly