Greetings Parents,
Thanks to Mrs. Greco all fourth graders had a little treat on their desks this morning. We started the M-Step (Math) around 9:00. We took a snack break around 10;15-the kids loved the clementines.
Mrs. Batha is bringing in a class treat tomorrow. We kept working on the test until 11:00. Some of the kids finished, most did not. We will carry on tomorrow!
Thanks for all your support and cooperation,
a. cronin
Hello,
We will begin testing tomorrow. It looks like we will be testing all week-Tuesday thru Friday. All specials have been rescheduled for the afternoon.
Each day we will take a “brain” break in the middle of the testing. If you would like to donate a healthy snack for the class that would be greatly appreciated. I will be bringing one in for the class tomorrow-some clementines. Otherwise, please make sure your student gets a good night’s sleep and eats some breakfast. We will be working on MATH and then SCIENCE on Friday.
take care everyone,
a. cronin
Good evening everyone,
On the eve of Mother ‘s Day let me say THANK YOU to all parents for supporting their students this year and all years. I hope all of you get to celebrate the mom’s in your life who support and love you-
Here are two photographs of me with my mom in the beginning and near the end-con amore…
Good Evening!
Next week the fourth grade teachers thought it might be fun to have a POETRY SLAM. Students have been looking for a poem that they like and that they can memorize. I am encouraging kids to have fun with this event-bring in props, act out the poem, be dramatic in the presentation. Hopefully it will provide us with a little levity in the afternoons next week. Students should be ready to SLAM their poems by next Friday.
sincerely,
a. cronin
Good Evening Friends,
Our NWEA testing has come to an end. Next Tuesday we will start the M-Step. We will start with the math portion of this test. We are scheduled to work on the math for three days. The following week will include reading and science. The M-Step testing conditions require the classroom to be free of print-like anchor charts, posters, etc. So I have been taking down our classroom…it’s a little bitter sweet. It’s almost time to say farewell … Adieu…So long to a wonderful group of students and parents.
I thought I would look back at some photos from the beginning of the year. So here are some photos of our first field trip-we had to reschedule due to heavy rains-our destination, the OAKWOOD Nature Center-we canoed, walked the trails, learned about early French explorers and had a bunch of FUN!
thanks for the memories-enjoy-sincerely,
a. cronin
Good Evening,
Students will begin taking the MATH portion of the NWEA test tomorrow with Mrs. Izbicki. Students have been reviewing and practicing on the ChromeBooks for this test. All students know how to access the NWEA practice sites. Spending 20-30 minutes tonight might be good use of time. Also, this will allow you to see some of the material that the test will cover.
Next Tuesday we will start the M-Step.
Sincerely,
a. cronin
Greetings-
Tomorrow is Free Comic Book Day! It is always the first Saturday in May. Dearborn has a great comic book store, Green Brain Comics in East Dearborn on Michigan Ave. They always have great activities for all ages plus you get three to five comics for FREE! Green Brain Comics is involved in many events that support reading. They are sponsors of the Comic Book Festival in Ann Arbor which is a yearly event at the Ann Arbor Public Library. Enjoy!
Greetings!
Market Day was a success! Many thanks to everyone who supported their students to make it a success! Here are a few photographs from our day.
Greetings Everyone!
We had a guest reader yesterday from fifth grade. She read the book ISH. She is a former student of mine. The kids asked her questions about fifth grade, market day and what she is going to miss most about elementary school. It was a nice visit.
Well, it looks like a rainy night . Hope to see lots of you tomorrow. Mr. Short will be cutting the ribbon at 12:30 to welcome all of our new stores. Looks like a fun day.
Take care everyone,
a. cronin. M
