We are testing i-Ready Reading AGAIN tomorrow. Please make sure your child goes to bed EARLY tonight AND eats healthy. Bring healthy snacks and water to school.
Nature Journaling on Wednesday after school until 4:30 P.M. prompt pick-up at office door.
No Spelling words this week, but keep reading and doing the Reading Logs. A few students have come home with books to help them with their reading logs this week, make sure your child uses those books please.
Get the artifacts turned in for the projects. I will the projects printed out and sent home for your child to put on their tri-fold boards.
Monday – Read for 10 minutes, fill out Summary Reading Log and Math HW23: 137-142: 1-6
Tuesday – Read for 10 minutes, fill out Reading Log, Math HW24: 143-148:1-5
Wednesday – Read for 10 minutes, fill out Reading Log , math HW25: 149-154: 1-4
Thursday – Read for 10 minutes, fill out Reading Log, HW26: 155-158: 1-4
Friday – Read for 10 minutes, fill out Reading Log if needed, Math HW27: 159-162: 1-4
We are testing i-Ready Reading tomorrow. Please make sure your child goes to bed EARLY tonight AND eats healthy. Bring healthy snacks and water to school.
No Spelling words this week, but keep reading and doing the Reading Logs. If you child needs a book to read, have her/him let me know, I will give them recommendations.
Get the artifacts turned in for the projects. I will the projects printed out and sent home for your child to put on their tri-fold boards.
Monday – Read for 10 minutes, fill out Summary Reading Log and Math HW23: 137-142: 1-6
Tuesday – Read for 10 minutes, fill out Reading Log, Math HW24: 143-148:1-5
Wednesday – Read for 10 minutes, fill out Reading Log , math HW25: 149-154: 1-4
Thursday – Read for 10 minutes, fill out Reading Log, HW26: 155-158: 1-4
Friday – Read for 10 minutes, fill out Reading Log if needed, Math HW27: 159-162: 1-4
Everyone worked hard today testing. The students are tired. Please make sure your child is well rested and fueled to think. Bring a healthy snack and eat a healthy breakfast please.
National Park Reminder: Artifact is due Monday, May 5. Bring it to school. An artifact is anything that represents your National Park.
YEARBOOKS! Order your yearbooks using the link below!
(*Side note- More yearbooks need to be purchased in order to hit the minimum!)
Pond Discovery Activity has been cancelled due to a lack of interest.
Howe School: PTA Meeting Reminder!PTA Meeting Reminder!The May pta meeting will be held on zoom. It will be this Thursday, May 1st at 6 pm. We are still seeking someone to volunteer for the PTA president position. If you know anyone who might be interested, please encourage them to attend this meeting so we can hold the vote. **Please note it has a password to enter— howe.
Monday – Read for 10 minutes, fill out Summary Reading Log and Math HW19: 117-118: 5-7
Tuesday – Read for 10 minutes, fill out Reading Log
Wednesday – Read for 10 minutes, fill out Reading Log math HW20: 119-124: 1-5
Thursday – Read for 10 minutes, fill out Reading Log, HW21: 125-129: 1-3
Friday – Read for 10 minutes, fill out Reading Log if needed, Math HW22: 133-134: 1-6
Everyone worked hard today testing. They students are tired. Please make sure your child is well rested and fueled to think. Bring a healthy snack and eat a healthy breakfast please. We are testing M-Step Math Thursday.
No spelling this week because we are too busy testing. Please read and keep up with your math homework.
YEARBOOKS! Order your yearbooks using the link below!
(*Side note- More yearbooks need to be purchased in order to hit the minimum!)
Pond Discovery Activity has been cancelled due to a lack of interest.
Howe School: PTA Meeting Reminder!PTA Meeting Reminder!The May pta meeting will be held on zoom. It will be this Thursday, May 1st at 6 pm. We are still seeking someone to volunteer for the PTA president position. If you know anyone who might be interested, please encourage them to attend this meeting so we can hold the vote. **Please note it has a password to enter— howe.
Monday – Read for 10 minutes, fill out Summary Reading Log and Math HW19: 117-118: 5-7
Tuesday – Read for 10 minutes, fill out Reading Log
Wednesday – Read for 10 minutes, fill out Reading Log math HW20: 119-124: 1-5
Thursday – Read for 10 minutes, fill out Reading Log, HW21: 125-129: 1-3
Friday – Read for 10 minutes, fill out Reading Log if needed, Math HW22: 133-134: 1-6
Please make sure your child is well rested and fueled to think. Bring a healthy snack and eat a healthy breakfast please. We are testing M-Step Math tomorrow Tuesday and Thursday. No spelling this week because we are too busy testing. Please read and keep up with your math homework.
YEARBOOKS! Order your yearbooks using the link below!
(*Side note- More yearbooks need to be purchased in order to hit the minimum!)
Snacks
Students often wonder what they should do during their 10-minute breaks in the middle of a test. Sure, you should use the restroom, splash some cold water on your face, and walk around a bit to keep the blood flowing. But don’t forget – it’s also the time to refuel. A car doesn’t run on an empty tank, and neither will you.
You want to avoid a drop in your blood sugar, so it is important to keep all snacks and meals — even dinner the night before — high in protein and low in carbohydrates. Carbohydrates, especially sugary foods, spike insulin, which causes blood sugar to go down, resulting in more fatigue and worse concentration. Protein – on the other hand – keeps blood sugar stable, which improves focus and concentration.
WHAT TO BRING FOR SNACKS
Here are some snack ideas to keep your brain fueled for the second half of the big test. Don’t forget to pack these the night before, so you’re all set in the morning.
Whole wheat pretzels and hummus: Rich in protein and low in fats, hummus is an ideal snack on test day. When combined with more complex carbs like whole wheat pretzels or veggies, this power snack can’t be beat.
Greek yogurt with fruit or berries: Go for the real stuff here. The first ingredient in yogurt shouldn’t be high-fructose corn syrup. Combine Greek yogurt’s protein — which is roughly double that of traditional yogurt — with the slow-burning sugars in fruits and berries and your brain won’t crash as it might from a bag of M&Ms.
Hard boiled eggs: This simple snack is packed with proteins and the essential omega-3 fatty acids – a brilliant brain food!
Protein wrap: Select sliced turkey or chicken, cream cheese, hummus, lettuce, tomato, and cucumbers wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla for an all-around solid snack to get you through the lunch hour.
Trail mix with nuts and dried fruit: The protein in nuts and natural sugars in fruit are great for your test day. Avoid super-sugary trail mixes, however,
Celery or carrot sticks spread with cream cheese or peanut butter: Veggies and a protein will never steer you wrong. Or you can use a multigrain waffle topped with natural peanut butter or honey and sliced bananas. This is another high-protein, complex-carbohydrate option, with a little natural sugar to keep your brain burning bright for hours.
All of these snacks should be small, not the size of a full meal. Overeating can cause a drop in blood sugar and make you feel sleepy. Also, don’t forget to stay hydrated with water. Sugary drinks and caffeinated drinks cause a quick high and then a crash – not a good idea for test day!
And what’s the number one thing NOT TO DO during your break? Put your head down. Even if you’re tired, don’t give in and think that you’ll snooze for ten minutes. Find a way to fight the urge to sleep and instead move around and eat those snacks. And remember get a good night’s sleep the night before the exam and two nights before the exam – that’s seven to eight hours minimum,
Monday – Read for 10 minutes, fill out Summary Reading Log, spelling menu. HW 15: 87-92:1-5
Tuesday – Read for 10 minutes, fill out Reading Log, spelling menu, math HW16: 93-98: 1-5
Wednesday – Read for 10 minutes, fill out Reading Log, spelling menu, math HW17: 99-104: 1-5
Thursday – Read for 10 minutes, fill out Reading Log, spelling menu
Friday – Read for 10 minutes, fill out Reading Log if needed, Math HW18: 107-112: 1-7
This week, our reading logs are focused on Visualizing, which goes with our unit 8 reading in class. Your child can read anything for their reading log, have your child let me know
The class was rather rambunctious today. I think everyone enjoyed the long weekend a little too much! Happy Easter to everyone who celebrated! I hope everyone gets a good night’s sleep tonight and the rest of the week.
Nature Planning Flyer (yellow) is coming home today.
We will begin M-Step ELA testing this week Wednesday, April 23. Next week, we will take the M-Step Math portion. For the next four weeks, we will be testing, please make sure your child is well rested and fueled to think.
Your child is coming home with an envelope and blank piece of paper.If you haven’t written your note to your child, please write it and return it by Tomorrow.
“With testing quickly approaching, I need to request your help! I would like for families to write their children a note that will encourage them to do well during state testing. The notes will be a surprise for the kids. I will give them the notes from their families on our first day of testing. You can use this letter template or a blank sheet of paper. You can also email me your letter and I can print it out and put it in an envelope. All you have to do is write your child an encouraging note, put it in the envelope, and send it back. I’d like to have all the notes back by Tuesday, April 22. I’ll get them ready to be passed out on our first testing day. I have attached a picture below for your reference. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Snacks
Students often wonder what they should do during their 10-minute breaks in the middle of a test. Sure, you should use the restroom, splash some cold water on your face, and walk around a bit to keep the blood flowing. But don’t forget – it’s also the time to refuel. A car doesn’t run on an empty tank, and neither will you.
You want to avoid a drop in your blood sugar, so it is important to keep all snacks and meals — even dinner the night before — high in protein and low in carbohydrates. Carbohydrates, especially sugary foods, spike insulin, which causes blood sugar to go down, resulting in more fatigue and worse concentration. Protein – on the other hand – keeps blood sugar stable, which improves focus and concentration.
WHAT TO BRING FOR SNACKS
Here are some snack ideas to keep your brain fueled for the second half of the big test. Don’t forget to pack these the night before, so you’re all set in the morning.
Whole wheat pretzels and hummus: Rich in protein and low in fats, hummus is an ideal snack on test day. When combined with more complex carbs like whole wheat pretzels or veggies, this power snack can’t be beat.
Greek yogurt with fruit or berries: Go for the real stuff here. The first ingredient in yogurt shouldn’t be high-fructose corn syrup. Combine Greek yogurt’s protein — which is roughly double that of traditional yogurt — with the slow-burning sugars in fruits and berries and your brain won’t crash as it might from a bag of M&Ms.
Hard boiled eggs: This simple snack is packed with proteins and the essential omega-3 fatty acids – a brilliant brain food!
Protein wrap: Select sliced turkey or chicken, cream cheese, hummus, lettuce, tomato, and cucumbers wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla for an all-around solid snack to get you through the lunch hour.
Trail mix with nuts and dried fruit: The protein in nuts and natural sugars in fruit are great for your test day. Avoid super-sugary trail mixes, however,
Celery or carrot sticks spread with cream cheese or peanut butter: Veggies and a protein will never steer you wrong. Or you can use a multigrain waffle topped with natural peanut butter or honey and sliced bananas. This is another high-protein, complex-carbohydrate option, with a little natural sugar to keep your brain burning bright for hours.
All of these snacks should be small, not the size of a full meal. Overeating can cause a drop in blood sugar and make you feel sleepy. Also, don’t forget to stay hydrated with water. Sugary drinks and caffeinated drinks cause a quick high and then a crash – not a good idea for test day!
And what’s the number one thing NOT TO DO during your break? Put your head down. Even if you’re tired, don’t give in and think that you’ll snooze for ten minutes. Find a way to fight the urge to sleep and instead move around and eat those snacks. And remember get a good night’s sleep the night before the exam and two nights before the exam – that’s seven to eight hours minimum,
Monday – Read for 10 minutes, fill out Summary Reading Log, spelling menu. HW 15: 87-92:1-5
Tuesday – Read for 10 minutes, fill out Reading Log, spelling menu, math HW16: 93-98: 1-5
Wednesday – Read for 10 minutes, fill out Reading Log, spelling menu, math HW17: 99-104: 1-5
Thursday – Read for 10 minutes, fill out Reading Log, spelling menu
Friday – Read for 10 minutes, fill out Reading Log if needed, Math HW18: 107-112: 1-7
This week, our reading logs are focused on Visualizing, which goes with our unit 8 reading in class. Your child can read anything for their reading log, have your child let me know if they need reading material. We are reading unit 8 in ELA, we will be reading about Mount Vesuvius from Pliny the Younger, This week in Science, we are continuing with Waves. Next week, in Social Studies we are working on Economics and we will be pricing out how much a trip to our National Park will cost us.
We will begin M-Step testing next week Wednesday, April 23. For the next four weeks, we will be testing, please make sure your child is well rested and fueled to think.
Your child is coming home with an envelope and blank piece of paper.
“With testing quickly approaching, I need to request your help! I would like for families to write their children a note that will encourage them to do well during state testing. The notes will be a surprise for the kids. I will give them the notes from their families on our first day of testing. You can use this letter template or a blank sheet of paper. You can also email me your letter and I can print it out and put it in an envelope. All you have to do is write your child an encouraging note, put it in the envelope, and send it back. I’d like to have all the notes back by Tuesday, April 22. I’ll get them ready to be passed out on our first testing day. I have attached a picture below for your reference. Please let me know if you have any questions.”
Snacks
Students often wonder what they should do during their 10-minute breaks in the middle of a test. Sure, you should use the restroom, splash some cold water on your face, and walk around a bit to keep the blood flowing. But don’t forget – it’s also the time to refuel. A car doesn’t run on an empty tank, and neither will you.
You want to avoid a drop in your blood sugar, so it is important to keep all snacks and meals — even dinner the night before — high in protein and low in carbohydrates. Carbohydrates, especially sugary foods, spike insulin, which causes blood sugar to go down, resulting in more fatigue and worse concentration. Protein – on the other hand – keeps blood sugar stable, which improves focus and concentration.
WHAT TO BRING FOR SNACKS
Here are some snack ideas to keep your brain fueled for the second half of the big test. Don’t forget to pack these the night before, so you’re all set in the morning.
Whole wheat pretzels and hummus: Rich in protein and low in fats, hummus is an ideal snack on test day. When combined with more complex carbs like whole wheat pretzels or veggies, this power snack can’t be beat.
Greek yogurt with fruit or berries: Go for the real stuff here. The first ingredient in yogurt shouldn’t be high-fructose corn syrup. Combine Greek yogurt’s protein — which is roughly double that of traditional yogurt — with the slow-burning sugars in fruits and berries and your brain won’t crash as it might from a bag of M&Ms.
Hard boiled eggs: This simple snack is packed with proteins and the essential omega-3 fatty acids – a brilliant brain food!
Protein wrap: Select sliced turkey or chicken, cream cheese, hummus, lettuce, tomato, and cucumbers wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla for an all-around solid snack to get you through the lunch hour.
Trail mix with nuts and dried fruit: The protein in nuts and natural sugars in fruit are great for your test day. Avoid super-sugary trail mixes, however,
Celery or carrot sticks spread with cream cheese or peanut butter: Veggies and a protein will never steer you wrong. Or you can use a multigrain waffle topped with natural peanut butter or honey and sliced bananas. This is another high-protein, complex-carbohydrate option, with a little natural sugar to keep your brain burning bright for hours.
All of these snacks should be small, not the size of a full meal. Overeating can cause a drop in blood sugar and make you feel sleepy. Also, don’t forget to stay hydrated with water. Sugary drinks and caffeinated drinks cause a quick high and then a crash – not a good idea for test day!
And what’s the number one thing NOT TO DO during your break? Put your head down. Even if you’re tired, don’t give in and think that you’ll snooze for ten minutes. Find a way to fight the urge to sleep and instead move around and eat those snacks. And remember get a good night’s sleep the night before the exam and two nights before the exam – that’s seven to eight hours minimum both nights!
National Parks Project
National Park pages 1-3 due Monday, April 21 (Overview, Geology, History/Weather), check your child’s folder today and you will be receive an email if your child needs to complete this information this weekend.
Thursday – Read for 10 minutes, fill out Reading Log, spelling menu math HW14: 81-86: 1-5
Green Team will not be planing due to lack of interest. The two other events will also need more interest if in order for them to run. Keebler need a minimum of 10 people to go to the Environmental Interpretive Center Pond exploration. The trip will be canceled if there is not enough interest.
