We will have an end of year party on May 22nd. I will send an email with a sign-up list to bring some food to share with their classmates.
Community Service hours for the 4th quarter are due by May 19th. Students should complete 3 hours for this quarter. They may use "random acts of kindness" this quarter assisting parents or family members.
Color Games is Thursday, May 15th. Students should wear their spirit wear this day.
Students will take final exams in three subjects. These exams will be comprehensive from the entire school year.
Finals Schedule:
May 12th - Reading and Language Arts - Students will be given a comprehensive multiple choice test. May 13th - History - Students will be assigned one chapter from Stories of Civilization and are required to summarize and present to the class. May 14th - Math - Students will take this comprehensive final exam.
End of Year Party - We will celebrate on May 22nd with an end of year party. I will ask that students bring snacks to share with their classmates.
Here is what we will be learning this week.
Religion: Students are learning about The Beatitudes. They are required in 4th grade to complete 3 hours each nine weeks of community service. This is a component of the Religion curriculum and will be considered a part of the quarterly Religion grade. Examples of activities include visiting nursing homes, community participation in clean-up campaigns, performing housework or errands for ill or elderly persons, altar serving, and singing in the choir at church. Please encourage your child to understand the importance of serving in our community. A reflection for the three hours of community service should be written on the back of this sheet.
Language Arts/Reading: Students will take a final exam in Reading and Language Arts on Monday. Students will present their anti-bullying campaign for the school. Students should continue to read a minimum of 15 minutes daily at home and will take Accelerated Reader tests after completion of each book. A quarterly grade is given for students' participation in reading at home.
Math: Students will take a final exam on Wednesday.
History: Students will present their assigned history chapter to the class this week. This will be their final exam.
Science: Students will read about stars, moons, and planets.
I welcome your communication with me, and want you to take any opportunity to set conference times or email. My teacher conference times this year are Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 1:20-2:20. I can certainly accommodate an after school conference when necessary due to conflicting work schedules.
Thank you for giving me the blessing of your children in our classroom this school year.