GATE Novels

            The 6^th GATE novel is due May 10^th and students need to earn 70 points.

Reading

            This week we took our English/Language Arts CST exam.

Math

            4^th Grade / 5^th Grade

This week we continued to prepare for the Math CST.

5^th Grade Field Trip

            On Friday, May 4^th, our fifth graders will be going to Riley’s Farms to learn about the Revolutionary War. Students need to meet me in the front of the school no later than 8:15am to be checked in. The buses will be pulling out at 8:30am. Students may bring a snack, money for souvenirs, a water bottle, and a backpack to carry all their items. Lunch is provided but students may bring their own lunch if they would like.

CST

            CST are fast approaching. Here are the dates of the days we will be testing. Please make sure that you child is not absent or tardy on these dates. 

Homework

            During the week of April 30^th to May 4^th, there will be no homework at all.

Snacks

            We are still in need to 2 more days of drinks and 2 more days of snacks.  There are 31 students in the classroom.

Attendance

            Attendance is very important during Tuesday, April 23^rd through Thursday, May 3^rd. Students need to be here to complete all the exams. We ask that you please make sure that your child is not absent during this time. Also, any student that has perfect attendance during the two weeks of testing will be invited to a pizza party on Friday, May 11^th.

The following is a list of things I would like to ask that you follow through with at home over the next two and half weeks.

• Students are present every day for testing.
• Students are on time to school every day - School starts at 8:53am. Any student tardy on testing dates will not be allowed in class.
• Bedtime no later than 9pm - rest is very important for our brains to work properly.
• Breakfast each morning (this is available at school if you don’t have time at home).
• Encourage your students to do their best each day when they leave for school.

Like I said before, I am very confident in the class and their performance. If we can all work together, you, your child, and me then the students will do great on the tests. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to call or stop by any time.

Progress Reports (Change of Dates)

            I will be sending home April’s progress report next Friday, May 4^th. Please remember to send back the white copy signed by Wednesday, May 9^th.