Weekly Update

Writing/Spelling

Students are continuing to draft, revise, and edit their literary essays about the picture book, "Fox."  The Homophones Sort #2 Spelling Test is this Friday, April 22nd. 

Reading

We are continuing to close read and dig deeper into the text.  We are also adding in some MAP review so that we feel confident in taking the test next week! 

Math

Today we finished Chapter 12 on the metric system with the test.  The rest of this week we will be working on Chapters 13 and 14 on area/perimeter and geometry, respectively.  However, we will not test on these topics until after MAP testing.  Following MAP testing, we will have a area and perimeter quiz.  Then, we will review and test Chapter 14.  Of course, a study guide will be sent home closer to the test date.  Chapters 13 and 14 are the last chapters in the textbook!  

Social Studies 

The Social Studies quiz over the three branches of government will be this Friday, April 22nd.  Students received the study guide today.  

Other Important Info.

• This Wednesday, April 20th is an Early Release Day with dismissal at 1:40.  Please make sure your child knows how they are going home.  
• Fourth grade starts MAP testing next week!  ELA (Reading) will be tested April 25th-26th and Math will be tested April 27th.  Please try not to schedule any appointments on these days.   Students should get a good night's sleep and eat a healthy breakfast!
• Among many other notes, students brought home a permission slip for our last field trip of the year.  We will be going to the Daniel Boone Home on May 19th!