Monday, May 18, 2009
PASS Testing
I just wanted to express how proud I am of our students!! They have worked so hard to prepare for PASS!! They were focused and took their time on all of the tests!! I know that come next Fall we will see great scores from each and every student! Congrats on a job well done!!
Field Day
WESTMINSTER ELEMENTARY
FIELD DAY 2009
Field Day will take place on Friday, May 22nd. As usual, we are planning a fun day with field events and water activities. Items to bring for that day should include a cap, tennis shoes, sunscreen, towel, and a change of clothes(including under garments). We ask that no white or light colored shorts or shirts be worn during the water activities. We do not want to keep anyone from participating on this day so we thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Field Day will begin with a “Lap for Life” in conjunction with the Student Council and their Relay for Life project. We are asking each student and adult to bring a quarter or more to drop in the Relay for Life bucket as they walk their lap around the track. All money received will be sent to the American Cancer Society.
Thank you again for all you do to help our school and our kids make a difference in the lives of others.
PE Department
Chris Hamilton
Jeff Hubbard
FIELD DAY 2009
Field Day will take place on Friday, May 22nd. As usual, we are planning a fun day with field events and water activities. Items to bring for that day should include a cap, tennis shoes, sunscreen, towel, and a change of clothes(including under garments). We ask that no white or light colored shorts or shirts be worn during the water activities. We do not want to keep anyone from participating on this day so we thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Field Day will begin with a “Lap for Life” in conjunction with the Student Council and their Relay for Life project. We are asking each student and adult to bring a quarter or more to drop in the Relay for Life bucket as they walk their lap around the track. All money received will be sent to the American Cancer Society.
Thank you again for all you do to help our school and our kids make a difference in the lives of others.
PE Department
Chris Hamilton
Jeff Hubbard
Newsletter May 18th
4th Grade All-Stars
Monday, May 18, 2009 Mrs. Smith & Mrs. Vargo
Week At A Glance:
Math: Review area and perimeter.
Science: Review plants. Begin animal research.
Language Arts: Review revising written work.
Social Studies: Chapter 14: A Divided Nation: What were the differences between the economics & populations of North & South? Who were the leaders of the underground railroad? How did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787; Missouri Compromise, annexation of Texas, Compromise of 1850; Kansas-Nebraska Act and Dred Scott decision affect slavery? How did the states’ rights, succession and the election of 1860 let to the Civil War?
Special Announcements:
· Thank you to the Bonnettes, Cawthons, Collins and Roses for providing snacks during our week of PASS Testing. The children enjoyed them all!
· We will be field testing for the PASS test on Tuesday. Please be sure your child has a good nights’ sleep, healthy breakfast and is here on time Tuesday morning.
Special Dates:
· May 22- Field Day
· June 1- ½ Day 11:00 Bus Rider Bell; 11:05 Car Rider Bell
(no lunch served!)
· May 25- No School; Memorial Day!
· June 2- ½ Day-Variety Show 8:45 a.m.; 11:00 Bus Rider Bell; 11:05
Car Rider Bell (No lunch served!)
· May 29- Awards Day 4th grade at 11:30-12:45p.m. Gym
· June 3- ½ Day-Last Day of School-Report Cards Go Home; 11:00
Bus Rider Bell; 11:05 Car Rider Bell (No lunch served!)
Monday, May 18, 2009 Mrs. Smith & Mrs. Vargo
Week At A Glance:
Math: Review area and perimeter.
Science: Review plants. Begin animal research.
Language Arts: Review revising written work.
Social Studies: Chapter 14: A Divided Nation: What were the differences between the economics & populations of North & South? Who were the leaders of the underground railroad? How did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787; Missouri Compromise, annexation of Texas, Compromise of 1850; Kansas-Nebraska Act and Dred Scott decision affect slavery? How did the states’ rights, succession and the election of 1860 let to the Civil War?
Special Announcements:
· Thank you to the Bonnettes, Cawthons, Collins and Roses for providing snacks during our week of PASS Testing. The children enjoyed them all!
· We will be field testing for the PASS test on Tuesday. Please be sure your child has a good nights’ sleep, healthy breakfast and is here on time Tuesday morning.
Special Dates:
· May 22- Field Day
· June 1- ½ Day 11:00 Bus Rider Bell; 11:05 Car Rider Bell
(no lunch served!)
· May 25- No School; Memorial Day!
· June 2- ½ Day-Variety Show 8:45 a.m.; 11:00 Bus Rider Bell; 11:05
Car Rider Bell (No lunch served!)
· May 29- Awards Day 4th grade at 11:30-12:45p.m. Gym
· June 3- ½ Day-Last Day of School-Report Cards Go Home; 11:00
Bus Rider Bell; 11:05 Car Rider Bell (No lunch served!)
Monday, May 11, 2009
Newsletter May 11th
4th Grade All-Stars
Monday, May 11, 2009 Mrs. Smith & Mrs. Vargo
Week At A Glance:
Math: What is probability? What are the two major forms of measurement? How do we convert measurements in the U.S. Customary System? How do we solve for elapsed time? PASS review.
Science: What are the major groups of organisms and how do we classify them? What are their characteristics? PASS review.
Language Arts: PASS Test Tuesday, May 12!
Social Studies: Chapter 13: People Moving South & West: What brought settlers into the new southern frontier? What was the Oregon Trail? How did the gold rush effect the population of California? Chapter 13 OPEN BOOK/NOTE Test Wednesday or Thursday. PASS Test Friday, May 15
Special Announcements:
· May 18th we will be going to USEV to take part in a salamander sampling and project learning tree activities. No chaperones are needed for this trip. We will leave at 8:50am and return at 11:30am. Students need to wear sneakers/hiking shoes to the activity. Definitely NO open shoes! They highly recommend wearing jeans or other long pants. Since it is tick season they also recommend that the students are checked by parents or know to check for ticks.
Special Dates:
· May 12- PASS Testing Reading & Research
· May 14- PASS Testing Science
· May 13- PASS Testing Math
· May 15- PASS Testing Social Studies
· May 15- Spring Fling 5-8 pm $5.00 admission
· May 22- Field Day
Monday, May 11, 2009 Mrs. Smith & Mrs. Vargo
Week At A Glance:
Math: What is probability? What are the two major forms of measurement? How do we convert measurements in the U.S. Customary System? How do we solve for elapsed time? PASS review.
Science: What are the major groups of organisms and how do we classify them? What are their characteristics? PASS review.
Language Arts: PASS Test Tuesday, May 12!
Social Studies: Chapter 13: People Moving South & West: What brought settlers into the new southern frontier? What was the Oregon Trail? How did the gold rush effect the population of California? Chapter 13 OPEN BOOK/NOTE Test Wednesday or Thursday. PASS Test Friday, May 15
Special Announcements:
· May 18th we will be going to USEV to take part in a salamander sampling and project learning tree activities. No chaperones are needed for this trip. We will leave at 8:50am and return at 11:30am. Students need to wear sneakers/hiking shoes to the activity. Definitely NO open shoes! They highly recommend wearing jeans or other long pants. Since it is tick season they also recommend that the students are checked by parents or know to check for ticks.
Special Dates:
· May 12- PASS Testing Reading & Research
· May 14- PASS Testing Science
· May 13- PASS Testing Math
· May 15- PASS Testing Social Studies
· May 15- Spring Fling 5-8 pm $5.00 admission
· May 22- Field Day
Monday, May 4, 2009
PASS preparation for Math
Just a reminder PASS testing starts on May 12th and ends on May 15th. The following are things you could do to help your child prepare for the math portion on May 13th:
Practice multiplication and division facts
Practice multiplying 2 digits by 2 digits
Study highlighted measurement equivalences on measurement chart
Go to the following website and follow these directions-
http://www.brainchild.com/statepages/StatePages.aspx?state=SC
Click on Grade 4 Demo
Click on Math
Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on Take Practice Test
Then click on Take Test
This is a great website with sample test questions. Once you complete the test it will score the test for you. It is great review that we have been taking advantage of in class as well. Thank you for all the hard work you put in at home to help our students to do their very best everyday!!
Thanks!
Practice multiplication and division facts
Practice multiplying 2 digits by 2 digits
Study highlighted measurement equivalences on measurement chart
Go to the following website and follow these directions-
http://www.brainchild.com/statepages/StatePages.aspx?state=SC
Click on Grade 4 Demo
Click on Math
Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on Take Practice Test
Then click on Take Test
This is a great website with sample test questions. Once you complete the test it will score the test for you. It is great review that we have been taking advantage of in class as well. Thank you for all the hard work you put in at home to help our students to do their very best everyday!!
Thanks!
Newsletter May 4th
4th Grade All-Stars
Monday, May 4, 2009 Mrs. Smith & Mrs. Vargo
Week At A Glance:
Math: What is probability? What are the two major forms of measurement? How do we convert measurements in the U.S. Customary System? How do we solve for elapsed time?
Science: What are the major groups of organisms and how do we classify them?
Language Arts: We will focus on figurative language this week. What is a simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, alliteration, onomatopoeia and idiom?
Social Studies: Chapter 12: Times of Change What was the Monroe Doctrine and the Indian Removal Act of 1830? What was the Industrial Revolution? What historic movements influenced the development of the US? Chapter 12 Test OPEN BOOK will be Friday!
Special Announcements:
· Book Fair is Half Price:The Scholastic Book Fair has been advertised as Buy One Get One Free. However we have been given permission to run it as a half price fair. Some families can afford one book at half price instead of full price during these economic times. We were notified of this change only recently. If you have any questions please contact me at the school. Thank you! Mrs. Farmer
Special Dates:
· May 5- Spring Pictures or Money Due
· May 7- ACT OUT Drama Presentation 6:00 p.m.
· May 7- Last day of Half Price Book Fair
· May 12-15-PASS Testing
Monday, May 4, 2009 Mrs. Smith & Mrs. Vargo
Week At A Glance:
Math: What is probability? What are the two major forms of measurement? How do we convert measurements in the U.S. Customary System? How do we solve for elapsed time?
Science: What are the major groups of organisms and how do we classify them?
Language Arts: We will focus on figurative language this week. What is a simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, alliteration, onomatopoeia and idiom?
Social Studies: Chapter 12: Times of Change What was the Monroe Doctrine and the Indian Removal Act of 1830? What was the Industrial Revolution? What historic movements influenced the development of the US? Chapter 12 Test OPEN BOOK will be Friday!
Special Announcements:
· Book Fair is Half Price:The Scholastic Book Fair has been advertised as Buy One Get One Free. However we have been given permission to run it as a half price fair. Some families can afford one book at half price instead of full price during these economic times. We were notified of this change only recently. If you have any questions please contact me at the school. Thank you! Mrs. Farmer
Special Dates:
· May 5- Spring Pictures or Money Due
· May 7- ACT OUT Drama Presentation 6:00 p.m.
· May 7- Last day of Half Price Book Fair
· May 12-15-PASS Testing
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