Dear Parents:
This
week has been full of good learning and conversation in the classroom. We have been discussing how a bill
becomes a law, and what laws the children would like to see changed. There was some very good defense and
opposition talks amongst the children. I wonder if we have some future debate team members or
possibly future politician in our midst.
A
big thank you to Mr. Bloomer, Mrs. Good, Mrs. Hart and Mrs. Luca for being
presenters for Career Day. The
children all enjoyed learning about the various jobs you do and what types of
skills are needed to do them.
Several of the children mentioned to me that they were surprised to know
that math and writing were parts of adult jobs, not just things they learn in
school.
As
a reminder, the SOL’s will begin on May 19th. All of our tests are scheduled to begin
at 9:15 am. It will be important
for your child to be on time for school on these testing days. Please remember that the tests are not
timed and the children can take as long as they need to complete them. In the
past most of the children have been finished with a given test within an hour
or so. The most important aspect
to get “ready” for these tests is for the children to be well rested. Having a good night’s sleep and regular
bedtimes will help immeasurably.
We began some Science review in class this week and the children and I
were pleased with how well they did.
I think for many of the children it helped calm some nerves about the
types of questions they will be asked on the tests. Theses will continue next week as well.
As
you look over the upcoming events, please note the Rising 4th Grade
Orientation on May 28th.
This meeting will be held in the library at 7pm, and is an opportunity
for you to hear from the 4th grade teachers about what to expect for
next year. I hope you will be able
to make it.
I
hope everyone will be able to get outside this weekend and enjoy the weather.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Fri.
May 16- Imagination Stage Field Trip-9am-12pm
Sat.
May 17- Home and Garden Tour
Mon.
May 19- Science SOL
Thurs. May 22- Social
Studies SOL
Mon. May 26- Memorial Day-
No School
Wed. May 28- Math SOL
Wed.
May 28- Rising 4th Grade Orientation- 7pm in the Library
Thurs./Fri. May 29-30-
Reading SOL
