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!)