Your child has a math game in his/ her folder that will be helpful with our fraction work. We've played it a few times in class. Please ask your child to teach the Equivalent Fractions game to you sometime.
Here's what to expect this upcoming week:
- We made a quick poetry anthology and are now focusing most of our literacy time on test prep. While there are ways to navigate the test, all of that won't help unless the student is a good reader, therefore it is important for your child to keep up their independent reading. At home, it may be helpful to read for longer periods of time (45-60 minutes) to help build stamina. The writing that is on the test is similar to the work the children have been doing all year in their weekly reading response. It is important to make sure your child is reading the directions and answering the questions with text examples. The ELA test is now in three sessions. Each session can be up to 90 minutes long. The days are April 17, 18 and 19.
- You'll notice that the math homework will contain a mixture of different topics. We are reviewing in preparation for the Math test, which takes place on April 25, 26, and 27.
- Ms. Hanson is also sending out a science packet today. It has information, a website and practice questions for the State Science test. This is not a test that factors into promotional criteria, but is included in a student's testing history.
On a different note, we are running low on facial tissues and would appreciate any donations. Thank you!
Have a happy weekend!
