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

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