Week 30


April 18-22



NWEA

ELA testing dates: April 25, 26, and 27

Math testing dates: May 3, 4   

I try hard to make this a nonthreatening experience.  However, it is important that the children take the testing seriously so that we get the best information possible.  Please discuss this with your child and encourage them to do their best.  Many will need to be reminded that it’s not a race! Additionally, please do what you can to be sure your child is at school on those days!


Mr.  Allen’s Last Day

Mr. Allen’s presence in our classroom has been overwhelmingly positive.  He has been a huge help to me, but more importantly to our Firsties!  The time he has spent working with and nurturing the kiddos these last months has been invaluable.  His last day with us is Wednesday.  Since he won’t be with us on Tuesday we will spend time making him some special things.  I’ll bring a treat for everybody on Wednesday to have a bit of a sendoff party for him. If you’d like to send in a note of your own for his portfolio I know it would mean a lot to him.  I’m hopeful that if I need to be gone between now and the end of the year he’ll be able to sub.  I know the class would love that!


Field Trip

Hurray!  We will be going to Sarett Nature Center on Thursday, April 28.  We will ride the bus.  If you would like to meet us there you are more than welcome to do so.  The cost for parents is $5.  This can be paid upon arrival at Sarett. 


Animal Project

I intended to send information home in your child’s Friday folder this past week, but the class wasn’t ready for this just yet. Please look for it this Friday instead.  

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