Newsletter March 2nd

4th Grade All-Stars
Monday, March 2, 2009
(Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Vargo)
Week At A Glance:

Math: First period will have a test on fractions on Thursday March 5th. A study guide will be sent home on Monday. The study guide will have sample problems from the test. It is also in the same format the test will be in. How do various fractions compare in size (0, ½, and 1)? What are the numerator and denominator? How do we find fractional parts of sets? What are equivalent fractions? What are improper fractions and mixed numbers? Second period will begin a new unit on division and algebra.

Science: How does light travel? How can light be absorbed, reflected, or refracted by objects? How does light behave when it strikes materials? What is ROY G. BIV? We will be ending our unit on light this week. Be on a look out for a study guide.

Language Arts: We will focus on preparing for the PASS Writing Test which will be March 10 and 11. (NO story this week, NO Spelling words due to our test preparation)

Social Studies: Due to preparations for the PASS Writing Test we will take a break this week from Social Studies. The students did VERY well on their Research Projects. However, we did not have the opportunity to share them yet. If there are breaks in our schedule this week we will share a few. If not we will do this after March 11.

Special Announcements:
· In honor of Dr. Seuss’ Birthday there will be multiple celebrations at Westminster Elementary this week.
Monday: Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss - Wear red, white and black like cat in the hat
Tuesday: Fox in Socks Day - wear crazy socks
Wednesday: My Many Colored Days Day - wear your favorite color
Thursday: Cat in the Hat Day - wear hats
Friday: I Am Not Going to Get Out of Bed Day - wear your most comfortable clothes day

Special Dates:
· March 2 – SDOC Long Range Building Plans Informational Meeting 7:00 pm Seneca High Auditorium
· March 2-6 - Kindergarten Registration for 2009-2010 School Year (be sure to bring birth certificate, social security card, immunization record and proof of address)
· March 3 - SDOC Long Range Building Plans Informational Meeting 7:00 pm Walhalla High Auditorium
· March 3 – Pre-K Registration for 2009-2010 School Year (be sure to bring birth certificate, social security card, immunization record and proof of address)
· March 6 - $25.00 Non-Refundable Deposit Due for Stone Mountain Field Trip (4/30/09)
· March 10-11 – Writing PASS Test!
· March 23 – Student Holiday
· March 24 – MAP Reading Test
· March 27 – MAP Math Test
· March 31 – MAP Language Test