Week of April 28 - May 2, 2008

Hello,

This week testing begins with three tests. Language is scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday and the first part of math on Friday. Next week, the second part of math is Tuesday and science is Wednesday and Thursday.

Students will have a light fruit/protein snack in class before testing begins. Thanks Mrs. Nigh and parents for making this happen. The kids love it and hate to see testing end. It just helps them relax and feel good. Of course they should eat breakfast before coming to school and get a good night's sleep!! This will be a light homework week, but also a very good time to read nightly and start thinking about the final book report.

This week in Room 10:
1. Please complete and return the permission slip for our end-of-the year trip to the Santa Cruz Boardwalk.

2. Students have the details for the "How To" book report. There are a few things they can't make (they have that short list), but there are lots of books in the public library. with great ideas. They will need to show the book when they give their class presentation. The due date is May 15 for the projects and presentation dates will be the following week.

3. After testing in May we will be making a special project that requires each student to bring in fabric and $5 to cover supplies. Students need EITHER a pre-cut piece of fabric called a "Fat Quarter" or a 1/2 yard of cotton or cotton blend. Beverly's is a good place to get either.

4. The classroom needs tissues and Pete needs some candies. Thanks!

Homework: Read nightly, study science vocab, review all 5o states and capitals for the "big" geography test after testing.

Monday:
Grammar - pages 80/81
Math - pages 8-5/8-6, even only

Tuesday:
Grammar - pages 135/137
Math - 8-7/8-8, even only

Wednesday:
Math - pages 8-11/8-12, even only

Thursday:
Math - 11-9/11-10. even only
Read Aloud

This week we will continue with a few more art projects/lessons. Students are having a great time creating some amazing pictures. They will definitely be on display at Open House.

Best regards,
Melanie Jaynes