April 15 - 19, 2013

No Homework This Week!

GOOD LUCK ON THE AIMS TEST!!!

Academia

Writing: Making Sentences Flow

Math: AIMS

Reading: AIMS

Social Studies: Scholastic News & Ancient Greece

Science: Super Science

United States Book Part 2

The United States Books part 2 will be a big Social Studies grade for the 4^th quarter! The rubric and information was passed out last Monday. As with last time, this is an in class assignment only.

AIMS Week

AIMS week has arrived. This is a big week, and it is very important that your child is in class, on time, every day. Please do not plan any trips, doctor’s appointments, etc. For a list of test taking tips, see below.

Canned Food Drive/Helicopter

This week our school is hosting a canned food drive. You may bring in cans (or each dollar is equivalent to one can). The class that donates the most will be rewarded with a special presentation. A helicopter crew will be landing at our school and talking with the winning class.

Wish List

We are out or almost out of crayons, pencils, tissues, and dry erase markers. Donations would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much!

Test Taking Tips for Kids

Test taking is an important part of your education. The information we get from your test scores help us see how much you've learned, so it's important to always do your best. Try these tips to help you succeed:

1. Make sure you get a good night's sleep. This will help you focus during the test, 
2. Eat a good breakfast. You'll have more energy and won't be distracted by a growling stomach. 
3. Read the directions and questions in your test slowly and carefully. If you're not sure, what they're asking you to do, read again.
4. Skip problems you have trouble with, but make sure you mark them to go back and answer when you have finished answering the other test questions. 
5. Read all of your answer options and choose the "best answer"; don't choose the first answer that seems reasonable - read all the choices to find the best one. 
6. If you aren't sure about an answer, guess wisely - eliminate as many answers as possible. 
7. Check your work when you think you're done.