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3-23-25

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  MSTEP Testing:   There has been a change and MStep language arts testing will begin the Tuesday(April 8th) we return from break. Due to this change, we will be practicing on the online site next week. If you want your child to continue practicing at home or your child is absent next week, here is the  link . Just follow the prompts for sample item sets for 4th grade language arts. There is a typed essay, so we will practice by planning and writing the essay on paper first, to keep things similar to what we have been doing in class. Then we will type the essay by transferring it from our written drafts. The math test will begin on Tuesday, April 22nd. Please avoid absences on these two days. Makeups will be the following Wednesday for each test.  Math: Last week, we completed lessons 13-17. This week, we will complete lessons 18-20.  Additional practice at home using IXL Textbook will be extremely beneficial for students who are struggling ...

3-16-25

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  Hi Families!  Bear Ticket Reward: As a reward for good class behavior, students voted on bringing a outdoor home day! We will do this on Monday, the 17th . Students can bring scooters, bikes, skateboards, rollerblades, etc. Please make sure to send in appropriate safety gear such as helmets and knee/shoulder pads! We want to avoid any injuries and make sure everyone is staying safe! Please let me know if you have any questions about this.  Math: Last week, we completed Unit 6, lessons 10-12. This week, we will complete lessons 14-17, starting multi-digit division. Additional practice at home using IXL Textbook will be extremely beneficial for students who are struggling to understand the concept of multi digit multiplication and division.  Your child can also front load and work on the upcoming lessons to feel more confident in class! Also, practicing multiplication fact fluency will help!  Recess:  Please remember to send your student in with appropriate...

3-9-35

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Report Cards: Report cards went home on Friday. Please sign the envelope and return to school with your student. Remember, if your student received below a three in any standard, they will continue to get support and practice in small groups and with individual intervention. Everyone learns at different paces! Below is the rubric that explains the learner behavior scores on the report card.  Planetarium: We will be traveling to Upton Middle School for our planetarium visit this Thursday! We will leave school at 9:30. No parent volunteers are needed for this field trip.  Math: Last week, we completed Unit 6, lessons 6-9. This week, we will complete lessons 10-14. If your child is struggling with the concept of multiplying multi digit numbers, additional practice at home using IXL Textbook will be extremely beneficial! I also recommend practicing multiplication fact fluency.  GOTR:  If your child is participating in Girls on the Run:  It was brought to my atten...