Too Good For Drugs Graduation
Please remember that the TGFD Graduation will take place Monday, April 13th from 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. in the Prairieview gym. The students will receive a certificate and pin as recognition of their completion of the program. Also, three students have been chosen to read their TGFD essays during the ceremony. We congratulate Andrew from our homeroom as being one of the students chosen - well done!
Spring Open House/Book Fair
Please join us the evening of Thursday, April 16th from 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. for the annual Spring Open House and Book Fair. Student work will be on display in classrooms and hallways - come see all that has kept us busy lately, then visit the book fair to check out the selection of great books!
Subject Update:
Science and Social Studies (Homeroom)
- Science - The students will review about food webs and how they are affected when there are changes within an ecosystem as we read a wonderful story entitled "Wolf Island." The Chapter 5 Test is scheduled for Thursday, April 16th!
- Social Studies - We are learning about the early government of the United States and some of its weaknesses. The next lesson will tell us how leaders met in Philadelphia to discuss changes toward a more powerful central government. Ask your child about my challenge for them to recite the Preamble of the Constitution! "We the People of the United States..."
Language Arts Block
- Spelling - Lesson 25 focuses on words with silent letters.
- English - The students are working to complete their "Me Front Page" projects so that you can view them at the Spring Open House. As we put the finishing touches on those, we also continue to work on verbs. Students will learn about contractions formed from verbs and the word "not" as well as irregular verbs.
- Reading - Students will receive information about a final project for China on Monday, April 13th. This project will be in lieu of the monthly book project that is usually assigned.
Math Classroom
- Math - Students will review units of linear measurement before working with units of capacity, weight, and mass.
Mark Your Calendar:
April 13 - TGFD Graduation (8:45 - 9:45 a.m.)
April 16 - Spring Open House/Book Fair (6:30 - 8:00 p.m.)
April 21 - Check Student Progress at ParentConnect
April 24 - Early Dismissal (11:00 a.m.)
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