Science Fair was due today, I know you are all relieved that it is behind you, but I think it was a wonderful experience for the children. The boards and projects look beautiful! I truly appreciate your support with the this.
With Reading AND Math TAKS tests only 4 weeks away we have been working very hard on specific objectives as well as familiarizing students with the format of the test. You will start to see Reading passages as homework. It is extremely important that students underline their "proof". For each question they need to locate a sentence or two that support the answer they have chosen. This does two things, it slows students down so they do not rely only on their memory and rush, and it also helps them to choose only answers that are supported by the story. Please check over these reading passages with your children and encourage them to show their "proof". Students need to realize that the TAKS test is very important and that they need to put forth their best effort in our practice and on the day of the test. On the same note, if students get too stressed out about the tests, they will not do well and it is not healthy for them to be overly concerned. As parents, you know your children best and should discuss the upcoming tests in the best manner for you and your child.
We completed our soil summative today, and will be working on our heroes planner. We will be learning about the Texas Revolution and studying many "heroes" from the U.S. and around the world.
We could use the following items for our classroom:
1) pencils
2) hand sanitizer
3) expo markers
4) scotch tape
There are many upcoming tests, activities, and events. Here are a few:
Jump For Heart forms due: Friday, March 27th
Class Picture Orders Due: Monday, March 30th ($10)
Book Orders Due: Tuesday, March 31st
Come and view all of the science fair projects: April 1st
Report Cards Go Home: April 1st
Bingo Night: Friday, April 3rd - 6:30pm
Student Holiday: April 10th
Student Led Conferences: April 15th - 3:00-4:30
Math TAKS: April 28th
Reading TAKS: April 29th
4th Grade Awards Ceremony:Thursday, May 21st - 1:30pm
Thank you for your continued support! Hope to see you on April 1st!
Mrs. Zirczy
