Weekly Update 4/8/14 - 4/1/14

  Sorry I did not get off an email or blog entry over the weekend.  There are a few important details, however, that I will go over now.  Library time has been moved back to Mondays.  With MAP testing being during the middle of the week, Monday is just a better day for getting books.

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     Speaking of MAP testing, ELL students will begin their testing next week. Other students in the class will begin testing the following week. Here is the MAP schedule for those not in ELL.

                                 Math:  Session 1 - Tuesday, 4/22

                                           Session 2 - Wednesday 4/23

                                           Session 3 - Thursday 4/24

                           

                                 Reading:  Session 1 - Tuesday 4/29

                                                Session 2 - Wednesday 4/30

                                                Session 3 - Thursday 5/1

Please do not schedule any doctor appointments before 12:00 on any of these testing days!  Also, I am sorry that I cannot give an exact date for the Ell tests.  Their tests are done with Mrs. Crawford, so she has that schedule prepared.  If I find out any more about that, I will let you know.

        

     There are two field trips planned for the end of the year.  One is to Suson Park.  That permission note went home yesterday.  Please send bus money and permission slip back in an envelope marked with your child's name.  All parents are welcome to join us for this trip, though you may need to drive to the park if the buses get too crowded.  Our other trip is to the zoo.  The date of this trip is May 28th.  That permission slip will be coming out soon.  If you would like to attend that would be great, because I would like for students to roam the zoo in very small groups of 3.  That means I am hoping for 6 parent chaperones.  The only drawback is that parents will need to meet us at the zoo.  For those who volunteer, we will be specific about a meeting time and place so that you feel comfortable doing this.  Some may even want to carpool, so I could make a list of other parent volunteers available to those who want to attend.

     As for our studies - let's just say we are overdosing on MAP style math, writing, and reading.  Please continue to encourage your children to remember what is being taught/reviewed and to continue to do their best. Thanks for all of your effort in helping your child progress!