Newsletter April 8th - 12th

Math:  This week in math we will complete lessons 83, 84, 85 and a Test on Friday.

Achievement Tests: April 15th-18th 

As we look forward to our schedule, we want the students to be prepared for the Achievement Tests.  The students will be practicing through April with Stanford Achievement Practice Tests.  They will be tested in Reading, Math, Spelling, Science, Social Studies and Listening.

Achievement Tests
We will begin achievement tests on April 15.  Our schedule will span testing through Thursday.  If we need Friday we will use it.  We work to create a comfortable atmosphere for this experience.  

• The children will be given a bit of chocolate mint before each test.  (Please send in bags of chocolate mint candies to share.)
• We encourage them to eat an especially healthy breakfast.
• They should bring a healthy snack for each morning.  
•  We will use the stacking cups before each test to prepare their minds for focusing on the tests.
• Each child should have a book to read as there will be time to wait until all children are finished with a certain test. 

Book Report: Your student should have a book picked out this week and begin reading their selection.  In class they have a graphic organizer for their information.  They will be working on a rough draft of summarizing their book.  A completed rough draft will be due on Friday, April 12th.  Then they will be typing their script and making final editions.   Some of the work will be done in class so please make sure your student has a copy of their book ready to use.

Rough Draft due Friday, April 12th

Digital Report due on Thursday, April 25th

Click on the link to view an example of a short book report that I did over artist Georgia O'Keeffe

This is an example of a Kindergartner's brick from last year.
The fourth graders will be able to create their own design.

Special Brick Making Art Project provided by Mrs. Endorf's mother-in-law, Mrs. Endorf.

Parent or grandparent volunteers are needed to get their hands a little dirty by helping out in the classroom.  You may help out both days or just one, please send me an email if you would like to help.  

Mrs. Endorf's Class: Friday, April 12th and Monday, April 15th, 1-3 p.m.

Mrs. Brannan's Class: Friday, May 3rd and Monday, May 6th, 1-3 p.m.

Field Trip to Frank Lloyd Wright House and Laumeier Sculpture Park

Wednesday, April 24th

Total cost: $13

Students will need to bring a sack lunch to eat while at the park.

Parents are welcome to join us at the Sculpture Park.

No cost for adults!!

The Frank Lloyd Wright House tour has limited space only room for one parent and the homeroom teacher. 

Mrs. Endorf's Class: 9:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Mrs. Brannan's Class: 11:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 

Leave for Laumeier Sculpture Park at 12:15 p.m.

Each lunch upon arrival 12:30 p.m. - 1:25 p.m

Docent Led Tour :30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Scholastic Book Orders:  If you would like to place a book order please use the link on the right hand side of the blog or go to Scholastic Books 

Please place your order by Friday, April 26th

When you order online, use the Parent Code: J3CX6

Click here to see what students are learning in Mrs. Killian's music class.

Check out Mrs. Brannan's blog for updates on memory work, spelling, field trips and much more!!