Dear Parents:
We
have had a good week. The children
have finished their unit on the Explorers and the exploration of the New
World. We now move on to a review
of Economics. In Math we are
finishing up our study of Fractions and Decimals. We will test out this unit on Tuesday of next week. In Language Arts the children continue
to work in their Literature Circles, practicing the reading strategies we have
been working on all year. In
addition as part of our Poetry Unit, the children have been writing various
forms of poetry. I do believe we
have some budding poets in our midst!
In Science we have been discussing energy and heat and how these relate
to force and motion.
As
we continue to move forward in all academic areas, and the weather outside is
getting nicer, I would like to remind everyone about the importance of keeping
up with school work. The children
have done a very good job this year learning how to take responsibility for
their work. At this time each
year, I like to remind everyone that our learning will continue into June and
that the children will have homework responsibilities for several more
weeks. It is for that reason I
would also like to ask all of you, to continue reviewing assignments with your
child, and to check that the work has been completed.
As
you know our SOL testing dates have been set for Friday, May 18- Wednesday, May
23rd. The children have
been working on review packets in class and computer practice will be provided
as well. So far the children have
told me they are enjoying the practice and are pleased with their results. If you have any further questions about
these tests, please let me know.
I
know that that kids have all started to have their various games, and I would
like to thank those of you who have forwarded me your child’s sports
schedule. I look forward to
getting to the games over the next several weeks. If you have not been able to send me a schedule yet, it is
not too late to do so.
The
coming weeks are full of various events.
Below are just a few to put on your calendar.
May 9- 4th
Grade Spring Concert- 7:00 pm
May 11- 5th
Grade Spring Concert- 7:00 pm
May 12th-
Family Fitness Day
May 18th-23rd- SOL
Testing
May 19th- House and
Garden Tour
May 23rd- Volunteer Breakfast
May 23rd- Volunteer Breakfast
May 28th- Memorial
Day-No School
Enjoy
the weekend!
