What's Happening in Room 30.....

Important Announcements:

• The students worked SO hard on the MAP test last week.  I was so proud of each of them!  The students were using so many wonderful strategies we have practiced this year as they completed the test.

• The students will be MAP testing on Monday and Wednesday this week.  They will be taking the math section of the test on Monday afternoon and Wednesday morning.

• Thank you for sending in your encouragement notes!  The students bring them to the testing room and often read them during a brain break!

• We have been practicing mindfulness meditation in the classroom.  As a brain break, we use Smiling Minds website to practice deep breathing and relaxation strategies.  It is a great website and can be used at home, as well!  The kids LOVE it!

• If you have not done so, please sign and return your child's 3 field trip permission slips as soon as possible. On Friday, we will be going to GEMPP to explore 3 different Missouri ecosystems.  Fingers crossed for good weather!:)

Dates to Remember:

Monday:  MAP math testing (afternoon)
Wednesday:  MAP math testing (morning)
Friday: GEMPP field trip

What's Happening in Our Room....
Reading Workshop:

• The students will choose their next Book Club book and begin working with their Book Clubs this week!

• If your child participates in Reading Plus, please help him/her remember to complete his/her weekly assignments.  These reading assignments can be completed at home and count towards at-home reading minutes!

Writing Workshop:

• After exploring and practicing with poetry line breaks, the students will decide where to place their line breaks in their poems before publishing them this week.

Math:

• We will be reviewing geometry vocabulary this week and the students will be tested over the words on Thursday.  They will have a study guide to study from.

• The students will have opportunities to work on ALEKS, review fractions and word problems as they work in Math Stations this week.

• The students have until May 11th to complete their 4th grade ALEKS pie to participate in our ALEKS Celebration!  We currently have 9 participants!!

Science:

• The students will learn about specialized structures in living things and how they help with survival.  They will be going outdoors this week to explore and observe nature and help them prepare for our field trip on Friday.

• Your child as been asked to bring in an old beach towel or bath towel to sit on as we work outside.

Social Studies:

• The students will continue to learn about the Civil War.