Mrs. Hickson's Class

The students have been asked to bring a personal junkie snack tomorrow, Monday June 8th.

We will be having a science test on Wednesday June 3rd.  The students were notified of this last week and were asked to write it in their planners and take their science materials home.  I’m hoping they did this.  They were given 55 minutes of class time today to review the material and their study guides. They should be bringing their materials home tonight and Tuesday night.  I am having all of them put it in their backpacks so I hope it makes it home.

Next week is spirit week at Lindbergh!  Make sure you join in on the fun!!

Monday- Sport Day!-Wear your favorite team apparel!

Tuesday-Crazy Hat Day!

Wednesday -Backwards Day!

Thursday- Lindbergh Pride Day!!  Wear your Lindbergh shirts!

Clean Up Parade at 1:30.  Bring in your homemade sign to carry!!!

I would like to thank the following parents and grandparents who helped our class by coming along to the DIA last Friday:

Jeannette Capote

Barb Mitchell

Anthony Sleath

Robert Milligan

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Attention!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The fourth grade WILL be going on a field trip in June.  If you are not sure if your background check is still valid, please check now.  They expire after three years and several parents were unable to go to the DIA because their background checks had expired.   If you check now you may still have time to have it updated.  Please note****I am not taking names for possible chaperones yet.  I will ask for parents when we send the permission slip home.

**Just a reminder that we are taking the NWEA tests this week.  I know it seems like we have been testing a lot…we have.  These tests are important for several reasons so please try to motivate your child to do their best!!!  They will not have homework but you can review basic skills in the subject areas being tested each evening.  Encourage your student to “finish strong.”

We have had a increase in clip moves because students are having a hard time following directions.  We also, unfortunately, have had a rise in rude and disrespectful behavior towards both adults and other students. Please discuss with your student the importance of ending the school year on a high note.  A discussion about our school expectations as well as a reminder about common courtesy  would be helpful for Room 204 to have a happy May and June.

This week we will take three days of M-Step tests.

Math- May 5 and 6

Science- May 7

These test dates are for the fourth grade only.  Different grade levels will be testing on different days.

Please be sure you eat a healthy breakfast and get a good night’s sleep.

The class will be going to the DIA and to an artist’s studio on Friday May 8th!  Please be sure you have handed in your money and permission slip!

Our class will be taking the NWEA the week of May 11th.  Our tentative dates are as follows:

May 11- Math

May 12- Reading

May 13th- Language

May 14th- Science

if you have any questions about testing or the field trip please feel free to call me.

Hi,

I just thought I would give you an update/reminder about testing for our class this week and next week.

**Our class will be taking the two day District Writing Assessment on

Thursday 4/23 and Friday 4/24.

**The fourth grade will be taking the ELA M-Step on Tuesday 4/28 and Wednesday 4/29.

It is very important that students get a good night’s sleep and then eat a good breakfast.  Each section of the test must be taken without breaks so we will work until the test is done by all students.  I cannot give you a guaranteed “snack time” schedule for the days we are testing.

Welcome Back to School!!!  I hope you all had a wonderful Spring Break.  Now we need to get back to work as we have many classroom level assessments, district common assessments, and state & district required assessments.  Here is a schedule of the assessments coming up.

Math- Unit 7 test on 4/16/15.  A study guide was sent home on 3/31/15.

Science- Test date on 4/17/15.  A study guide was passed out on 3/30/15.

Social Studies-District Common Assessment on 4/22/15.  Study Guide sent home on 4/13.

M-Step testing-

ELA- April 28 and 29

Math- May 5 and 6

Science- May 7

These test dates are for the fourth grade only.  Different grade levels will be testing on different days.

NWEA Testing will take place during the month of May.  Exact dates are not yet available.

Students can get ready for the above assessments by:

**studying classroom materials

**using study guides

**reading the textbook

**practicing on Everyday Math site

**working through levels on Prepdog site

**reading and discussing what is read EVERYDAY with an adult- fiction AND non-fiction

**practicing math facts

**working through goals on Study Island

**working on skills on the abcya site

**watching videos and taking quizzes on Study Jams

AHHHH…Spring is finally here and we are quickly closing in on Spring Break.  Many students are going to exciting places over break and I can’t wait to hear their travel tales.  However, after break we have to shake the sand off of our toes as we have many classroom level assessments, district common assessments, and state & district required assessments.  Here is a schedule of the assessments coming up.

Math- Unit 7 test on 4/16/15.  A study guide was sent home on 3/31/15.

Science- Test date on 4/17/15.  A study guide was passed out on 3/30/15.

Social Studies-District Common Assessment on 4/22/15.  Study Guide will go home on 4/1/15.

M-Step testing-

ELA- April 28 and 29

Math- May 5 and 6

Science- May 7

These test dates are for the fourth grade only.  Different grade levels will be testing on different days.

NWEA Testing will take place during the month of May.  Exact dates are not yet available.

During (and after) Spring Break students can get ready for the above assessments by:

**studying classroom materials

**using study guides

**reading the textbook

**practicing on Everyday Math site

**working through levels on Prepdog site

**reading and discussing what is read EVERYDAY with an adult- fiction AND non-fiction

**practicing math facts

**working through goals on Study Island

**working on skills on the abcya site

**watching videos and taking quizzes on Study Jams

Have a wonderful and safe Spring Break!!

Please see the link in the post below to download the March Is Reading Month calendar.  Students have been given a hard copy of this calendar to take home.

3/5-  Students should wear a shirt with words on it!!

3/6- Science test.

Spring Picture Day.

PBiS Reward–  Students may bring a game to play with friends-Grades 3 – 5 are allowed to bring electronic games.  Please be advised that the school staff is not responsible for these items, the students are.  Students in my class may also bring a special snack.

Math-We have begun a new math chapter.  The whole chapter centers around the concept of fractions.  We will be finding fractions of sets, equivalent fractions, converting fractions to decimals, figuring out probability based on fractions, and solving word problems involving fractions.  Students not solid on their multiplication and/or division facts may have trouble with some of these activities. All students need to practice their facts everyday at home.

Science-We will have a science test on static and current electricity and magnets on Friday March 6.

Social Studies-We will have our long-awaited District Common Assessment on Government on March 11th.  Study guides were given to students in January.