FCAT Week

Dear Parents & Guardians,

Wow! This year is flying by so quickly!  We are starting to focus on FCAT Test-taking strategies in class.  As a reminder, testing will begin on Monday, April 15^th and last thru Thursday, April 18^th.  It is very important that your child is here every day before the test for review!

We would like for the students to enjoy special a breakfast each morning before testing. The following is a list of suggested items that can be donated.  Please keep in mind that we currently have 44 students in our combined classrooms. Ideally, we would have one specific breakfast each day such as “Muffin Monday”, “Bagel Tuesday,” “Cereal Wednesday” and “Pancake Thursday.” Please contact us if you are interested in covering items for a specifically themed day, otherwise any donation is greatly appreciated. Thank you for any help you may be able to provide!

Suggested Items

·      Juice boxes (w/o added sugar) ·      Applesauce/ Fruit cups ·      “Gogurt” (Yogurt packages) ·      Granola bars ·      Cheese sticks ·      Bananas/ Apples/ Raisins ·      Muffins

·      Mini Cereal Boxes/ Milk ·      Biscuits/ Jelly ·      Pancake mix/ Syrup ·      Bagels ·      Plates/ Bowls ·      Forks/ Spoons ·      Napkins/ Kleenex

FCAT Writes

Just a reminder, tomorrow is the big FCAT Writing test! Please join us early for bagels and juice. Breakfast will be served in the classroom from 8:00-8:30. We hope you get plenty of rest tonight and come prepared to do your best!

Science Fair

Welcome Back! We hope you enjoyed your Winter Break and were able to spend time with friends and family for the holidays. Remember, you should be researching what topic you will do for your Science Fair project. 

Here is the timeline for the extent of the project:

Week 1: January 2-11, 2013

·     Decide on topic and develop “testable” question 

·     Background research on topic

Week 2: January 14-17, 2013

·     Hypothesis/prediction and problem statement due

·     Determine materials, gather/purchase

·     Set up project, begin to collect data

Week 3: January 22-25, 2013

·     Gather supplies/prepare project display

·     Prepare oral presentation for classroom

Week 4: January 28-30, 2013

·       Deliver project display to school/present to class (PROJECTS DUE JANUARY 30th!)

February 7, 2013 Science Night at NBE (All student projects will be on display!)

Be sure to check out any of the following websites for project ideas or see Miss Fisher:

• http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/neurok.html
• http://chemistry.about.com/od/sciencefairprojects/a/sciproelem.htm
• http://www.hometrainingtools.com/elementary-project-ideas/a/1308/
• http://mgonline.com/experimentsforkids.html http://www.reachoutmichigan.org/funexperiments
• http://www.familieswithpurpose.com/funwithgas.html http://www.stevespanglerscience.com
• http://pbskids.org/zoom/activities/sci/index.html
• http://school.discoveryeducation.com/sciencefaircentral/Getting-Started.html
  
  Also, don't forget the PTA is selling White Tri-fold 36” X 48” Science Project Boards for $4.00 if you need one!

Happy Holidays!

We sure hope you enjoy the holidays! See you in the New Year! School resumes on Wednesay, January 2nd.

Polar Express Pajama Party!

We will have our Polar Express, Pajamas & Pizza Party on Friday, December 14th!  We look forward to enjoying hot cocoa, cookies and pizza in honor of the holidays. Students- Don't forget to bring in your $2!

Well students, it's time to shine! You have been working so hard to run laps on our track each day we go outside for recess. Our official Mile Run with Coach Rhodin will take place this week during normal PE time (12:40-1:25). Miss Fisher's homeroom tests tomorrow: Wednesday, Nov. 14th and Mr. Gray's homeroom will test Friday, Nov. 16th.

We know you are ready to do your best! Please remember to wear layered clothing in case you get hot while running and comfortable shoes/sneakers. You also should plan to bring yourself a bottled water for that day. We are so excited! Please remember to tell your parents they are welcome to come and cheer for you!