Dear Families,
It's hard to believe that it's already October! The children are more comfortable in their new 4th grade classroom and are understanding our routines and rhythms. Our routine will change over the next two weeks due to NECAP testing. This Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, the children will take the reading portion of the test at 8:30 every day. Next Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, they will complete the math portion, also starting at 8:30. A good night's rest and a healthy breakfast are especially essential for these days.
The children are immersed in reading and I hope you are finding the time to discuss your child's reading at home. Please review the reading log and sign them on Thursday night. Due to the testing, there will be no math homework this week or next, and no spelling homework next week, but your child should continue to read every night, including weekends.
We've had lots of excitement with our fish, gourds, and kale, and hopefully this will be the same for our mysterious little brown things and lima beans. The children have published their first personal narratives and will begin to write a second one that will push them to develop an even richer story. The children will be encouraged to read like writers and write like readers.
I will be sending out an email soon about parent volunteers, so be on the lookout. Thanks for sharing your wonderful children with me! I hope everyone is well, Renee
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