Dear Parents:
The
class has officially been turned into Tuckahoe Town. This week was the kick off to this culminating economics
activity. The children have been quite excited to figure out what good or
service they will provide, and whom they will work with. Next week, a portion of our day will be
dedicated to production of goods, creating advertising, setting prices and
getting ready for the big sale day on June 14th.
Our
trip to the new Planetarium on Wednesday was wonderful. The children enjoyed seeing the newly
renovated space as well as viewing the new show “Tilt.” Please remember that the Planetarium
does offer shows for families throughout the year. This may be a fun summer activity for you and your family.
Next week we will
continue our Health curriculum by discussing and learning about safety in and
out of school, continuing our economics unit and we will use our math skills
with some “shopping” activities, and learning about creating budgets. The librarians from Westover Library
will visit Tuckahoe to share information about the summer reading program with
all the students. On Friday, we
will visit the 4th Grade Colonial Fair.
As
we come to the last three weeks of school, I would like to once again ask for
your additional help in making sure your child comes to school ready to
learn. There is a perception that
once the SOL testing is over, and the pools open, that school is over. We have three weeks remaining in our
school calendar. During this time
we do have the opportunity to do a few fun special projects along with
concluding our regular curriculum. The children and I have been talking about
“finishing the year strong” and your help at home reinforcing this is most
appreciated.
I
hope everyone has a nice weekend.
Sincerely,
Mrs.
DiNardo
Dates to Remember
June
4- Book Swap and Ice Cream Social-7pm
June
11- Rising 4th Grade Parent Orientation- 7pm
June
14th- Tuckahoe Town/Class Picnic (Information to follow)
June
19th- Early Release
June
21st- Last Day of School- Early Release
SOL
Testing Dates-
Tuesday,
June 4- Reading- Part 1
Wednesday,
June 5- Reading-Part 2
