Week 27: Springtime!

We had a productive and engaging visit from The New York Historical Society. Our educator, Leah, was able to show us many artifacts from the Revolutionary Era of our country's history. Students were able to learn about the main causes of the American Revolution and what life was like for a colonial soldier.


Gun powder was stored in the hollowed  horn.

Musket ball

As we wind down our test preparations for the ELA which will take place the week following, here are some thoughts to help you prepare:

• Get into a stable sleep routine. With the weather improving and more activities starting up, please make sure your child is well rested for school.
• Be realistic with expectations. Help your child be mentally prepared for this by not placing undue stress on scoring a certain number. Your child should understand that you want them to do their very best and regardless of the results, you will still be proud of them. The test is only one aspect of their school life and middle schools look at so much more than just the fourth grade test scores.
• Read with your child. They are not too old for read alouds! By reading with an adult, children will benefit from your modeling of good reading and it helps create a positive feeling about reading, especially at a time when reading can be challenging. 

Fires were started with flintstones.

Soldiers listened to fife music for signals.

Here's what to expect for next week:

• There will be a test practice administered under test conditions so that your child can practice using the 70 minutes allotted for the test productively on Monday. 
• We will visit the Brooklyn Museum on Thursday. This is a free trip and we will be back before lunch time. We will visit exhibits that pertain to colonial New York. 

Have a wonderful, warm weekend!