End of the Quarter

Yes, can you believe it is already the end of 2nd quarter with the school year being half over!!!???  Where has the time gone???
Report cards will go home on Friday, January 22nd.  Then on Monday, January 25th we will have our BUG/Terrific Kids Assembly for students who have had straight A's or Brought Up Grades (BUG) from last quarter.  If your child will be part of this assembly, they will receive a note along with their report card.  Parents, you will be invited to attend if it fits your schedule.
Fit Kids Club-if your child is interested, the forms that went home are due on Wednesday.  Remember, there will be a drawing for 10 4th graders to participate.
Nova Theater-students are invited to try out for Nova theater.  Tryouts will be on Friday, January 22nd.  Usually anyone who tries out gets a part.  It is a 2 week commitment after school from 3:15-5:00ish.  Letters went home for that last week.
This past week, we had a docent from the YAM showing and talking about Art with the kids.  Ask your child what their favorite piece was and put it in the planner for free money.
Happenings for the upcoming week:
Math-we are continuing with division learning 4 different strategies to divide.  Students don't need to use all of them, but they are getting exposure to them and then they will choose which works best for them.
Reading-Unit 4-Space topics & technology
Language-Adjectives
Spelling-review unit with words from the past units for test on Friday
Science-weather
Social Studies-Dr. MLK Jr. activities
Continue to have daily discussions about our Read-A-Loud book titled Petey.  The kids are enjoying it and truly amazed at how times have changed as far a medical diagnosis & advancements.  Thank goodness.
Remember to bring RECORDERS ON TUESDAY!!!!!
GUEST TEACHER ON THURSDAY THIS WEEK AS I HAVE TRAINING!!!!!  Please discuss those expectations with your kiddos.  Thank you
Mia is our Student of the Week.  Some of her favorite things are:  pizza, reading, blue, Christmas.  Her idea of a perfect day is at a park in New York City with her family & friends.  Twenty years from now, she hopes to have a job, a home, and a car.  She is a hard worker and we know she will be successful achieving those things.
Have a great weekend and enjoy your Monday off.