We are entering the final week before the Statewide ELA test. We are working on making our reading, writing and math habits the strongest they can so that we do our very best on this assessment and the math test during the following week. Many students have brought back a completed packet (WOW!) from the Spring Recess. We have reviewed the ELA portion of the packet and many of the students did well, with most students getting 30+ questions correct out of the 42 multiple choice questions given.
The writing part will be collected and treated as this week's reading response. We will go over the math portion on Monday.
There seems to be a horrible strand of flu going around. With the pressure of the upcoming test, please keep in mind that it will not be worth it in the long run to send a sick child to school. It is important that we be well rested in order to do our very best. During this upcoming week, try to stick to bedtime schedules so that your child can get enough rest. Good physical activity will also help your child de-stress.
Here's what to expect for next week:
- We are headed to the Armory on Tuesday. Please have your child wear clothing suitable for physical activity.
- We will drop by the Community Garden on Thursday to plant our vegetables. Please had your child be dressed for working outside.
- A trip form went home for an excursion to the Brooklyn Museum. Please sign and send in the admission fee as soon as you can.
Finally, our thanks to the parents who came by during Family Friday. We demonstrated how a fitness break is incorporated into our school day and we were especially happy that our audience participated in the exercises with us. Great job, everyone!
Have a lovely spring weekend!
