Wednesday, April 24, 2013

4th Grade News

Hello Fourth Grade Families,

We hope to see some of you dads at the event this Friday morning in the MPR. J

Goal for the Week: Give my personal best effort on this week’s writing practice.

Announcements:     

MSP Next Week: Expository writing Thursday, May 2.  No appointments, please!
 
Attached to this week’s email:  Field Day Flier (volunteers needed!),  MSP Letter,  May Volunteer Calendar (note there were some shifts made to work around MSP – let me know if any of those times don’t work for you!).

IXL:  April Goal: 134 J Skills 80+ (Then I, G, H, and V skills). Reward = Outdoor game time.  Update = 96 Skills complete!

MSP Testing Dates: Our MSP test dates have been scheduled.  If possible, please avoid appointments and vacations during the first three weeks of May.

- Thursday, May 2          Expository Writing MSP
- Tuesday, May 7            Reading MSP
- Wednesday, May 15     Narrative Writing MSP
- Tuesday, May 21          Math MSP

This Week:

We’re working on math topic 18 (Algebra/equations), continuing to practice correct apostrophe use, reading about Lewis & Clark, creating Earth Day art, and completing an all-day Expository writing practice!

With thanks,
Emily Larson