Saturday, April 20, 2013

STANFORD TESTS


Hello!  I hope you are having a relaxing and fun weekend.  The weather is perfect!

This week, I will not be giving you an assignment chart, because the only day we will really have class is on Monday morning (history and literature.)  We will try to learn as much as we can about the French and Indian War in the short time we have that day.  Below is what we will be doing this week and some reminders!  Please make every effort to get to school every day this week, and to be on time!  Making up the Stanford Test is NOT FUN!

MONDAY:  * Take Spelling Test--be able to use words correctly in sentences
* Study the French and Indian War
* Discuss our Expository Writing from Friday
* Hand out packets about writing your Science Fair Projects
* Bring permission slip for Park Day in the afternoon 12-2:00
*  AT HOME:  Study for 13 Colonies Test; Read 30 minutes each night in book of choice;                     Get a good night's sleep!

TUESDAY:  * Eat a good breakfast:  Bring a sweater or jacket/hoodie; a pillow and blanket if you want them; a book you are reading from home; DO NOT bring any electronic devices of any kind
*  Stanford Testing:  Mrs. Aly Barnes will pick you up from Activities Center
You will have your:  Reading Vocabulary Test, Reading Comprehension Test, Social Studies Test, and Science Test            
Please BE ON TIME to school--the tests begin at 8:20!

WEDNESDAY:  *Eat a good breakfast!
*  Stanford Testing:  Miss Vicki Boyd/Mrs. Horner will pick you up from Activities Center
You will have your:  Word Study Skills Test (4th Grade only); Math Problem Solving Test, Spelling Test, and Listening Test

THURSDAY:  *Eat a good breakfast!  Bring your 5$ for the Dr. Pepper Museum and permisison slips
*  Stanford Testing:  Mrs. Scott will pick you up from the Activities Center
You will have your:  Math Procedures Test and Language Test
When testing is completed, we will finish the French and Indian War

FRIDAY:  Treat yourself to Doughnuts!!!  (just kidding!)
Today is your field trip to the Dr. Pepper Museum in Waco.  Be sure you have your sack lunch, and that you have turned in your 5$ fee and your permission slip BEFORE today, please!

Your Test over the 13 Colonies is Monday, April 29!  New Chart and Practice Map
No Spelling this week, no Spelling Test next week!