Mrs. Maxham’s Newsletter

4/24/09

 

Dear Parents,

        This week the students have been preparing to take the science NECAP test.  This is a test that will be given in May to students in fourth grade around the state.  Although it is only the fourth graders that will take the test this year, the third graders also took the practice test to see what they will be doing next year.  I am pleased to say that the students did very well on the practice test.  I think it will help their confidence when it is time for the actual test.  We have not chosen a date for the test, but as soon as we do I will let you know.

        We also celebrated Earth Day in the classroom.  The students read about Earth Day and created a bulletin board with their ideas on what they could each do to help our environment.  We were also able to plant flower seeds on Earth Day thanks to a donation by Vicki Bushee. 

        In writing this week the students worked on adding details to their writing.  We did an activity that had them use their five senses to brainstorm a list of adjectives about an object.  They had to write a topic sentence, three sentences with details, and a concluding sentence.  They did a fantastic job.  Even other teachers that heard their work were impressed. 

        On a different note, it has been reported that gum has been found stuck to objects in the school.  As a result we have lost the privilege of chewing gum in the classroom.

 

Dates to Remember:

4/28: Four Winds and students will be dismissed at noon.

4/29: School will begin at 10:15

5/5: Mrs. Maxham will be at a grade level meeting

 

Have a nice weekend!