Spring is in the air and there are many new happenings in 4th grade! First of all, we hope that everyone enjoyed their Spring Break. The students came back refreshed and ready to learn! Our Scholastic Spring Book Fair was also a great success, thanks to our lead parent coordinator - Donna Moore - and the many parent volunteers who donated their time to make it all possible. We thank you for your support!
This week has kicked off with FCAT testing. Fourth grade has Reading Comprehension for the first 2 days (Monday and Tuesday), and then tests in Mathematics for the next two days (Wednesday and Thursday). This Friday, April 15th, is reserved for any make-up testing. Please make sure your child comes to school on time, well rested, and having eaten a healthy breakfast this week. We've also set up a Doodle survey for parents to volunteer to bring in snack items for before FCAT testing. The students really enjoy getting that extra "boost" before they delve into those challenging questions. Whatever snack item for which you sign up, you may bring in for that specific day (we ideally need three of each item - one for each class of 22 students). Here is the direct link: http://doodle.com/7f4nxxdktp8b7ub4 .
Due to FCAT testing this week, there will be no homework - no Study Links or Home Reading Logs to be due the following week. We would like for students to continue reading just-right books at home, but they do not need to record them. We will progress forward on our Government Unit, and move closer into "project mode." Last week, students found an issue which was important to them (homelessness, poverty, sickness, pet overpopulation, senior citizens in need; etc...) and chose/designed a community service project which could help address their issue. Some fourth graders have chosen to do out-of-school activities with local organizations, which will require parental approval and assistance. Some students have opted for service projects which can be done in-school and at home. A Government Project Folder has been created as a resource for parents on the 4th grade PK Yonge Website, which can be accessed in the Parent Files section. Due to the nature of this project, students are required to complete a Proposal describing the plan for their community service activity, which must then be signed and approved by their teacher and parents this week. It is important that you talk to your child about his/her project and ask about the Proposal (which you should see coming home sometime this week). Please contact your child's teacher if you have any questions - we'll be more than happy to assist you. Thank you for your continued support!
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