Dear Parents,
FCAT is almost here. This week we're having different activities each day to get the kids psyched for the FCAT:
Monday, March 2
Turn Your BACK
on Test Stress
Wear your shirt backwards
Tuesday, March 3
SCORE Your Best
on the Test
Wear your favorite sports attire
Wednesday, March 4
Use Your HEAD
Wear your craziest hair
Thursday, March 5
Be CONFIDENT
Dress up in your best attire
Friday, March 6
SOCK IT To
the Test
Wear colorful socks
As you can see, it's all about making the test less stressful. Another way I'd like to make our three testing days (March 10,11,12) more enjoyable is to serve breakfast before the test and good snacks after the test. If you'd like to contribute to the snacks or breakfast treats please let me know by responding to this e-mail. I'd like easy snacks and a simple continental breakfast each morning.
Another need we have now is PENCILS. I can't seem to have enough available for the students. It would be helpful if each child brought in a pack of 24 to get us through to the end of the year. We sharpen them daily and they're available for all the students.
I'm so thankful for all of you. You seem to respond so generously to our requests. Get your child prepared for the test by planning on an early bed-time and encouraging words each morning.
Your partners in education,
Michelle Goethe & Lara Norton
(Mrs. Norton's e-mail is nortonl1@duvalschools.org)
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
80 to go!
Hello Fabulous Parents,
We can't believe that there are only 80 days of school left in this year. Today was the 100th day of school and the kids did such a terrific job decorating their t-shirts. We also wrote equations that equaled 100, had a 100-calorie snack, did 100 jumping jacks, and shared our t-shirts.
Tomorrow, February 3rd, the social studies projects for my homeroom class are due. On Wednesday, Mrs. Norton's Class projects are due. Remember that they may either complete a flag or a diorama.
Other Dates to remember:
February 3--Report Cards go home
February 4 --Early Release
February 10-- FCAT Writes
February 13--Valentine's Friendship Celebration (bring in your Valentine's)
February 13 – Flag Raising (President’s Day)
February 16 – President’s Day (No School)
FCAT Writing 4th Grade: It is important that students are in school for FCAT testing. Please have your child in school and on time for testing.
Report Cards: As you go over your child’s report card, help them set goals for the remainder of the year. Always look for their areas where they have improved first. Then, set goals with them.
Black History Month: February is Black History Month. All children will study an assigned individual from history and then complete a “float” on this person. Details to follow…
Human Body Systems: This month we are studying Human Body systems. Mrs. Dedicos and I will be co-teaching this unit for two hours a week in the media center. If your child is pestering you about smoking, it is because we have had some serious discussion about health issues related to smoking.
Money, Miles and Large Numbers: In Mathematics we are studying decimals. This is related to both money and miles. You can help your child by having them make change from $5.00, estimating totals at the store or out to dinner, and calculating mileage from your odometer.
OREOS: We are currently in an even month so we will not need Oreos again until March. Thank you for your generous donations in January. We have already assigned Oreos for the month of March.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call or e-mail us. We’re here for the success of your child.
Your Partners In Education,
Michelle Goethe
Lara Norton
p.s. Have you visited our blog lately?
www.goethe-norton.blogspot.com
We can't believe that there are only 80 days of school left in this year. Today was the 100th day of school and the kids did such a terrific job decorating their t-shirts. We also wrote equations that equaled 100, had a 100-calorie snack, did 100 jumping jacks, and shared our t-shirts.
Tomorrow, February 3rd, the social studies projects for my homeroom class are due. On Wednesday, Mrs. Norton's Class projects are due. Remember that they may either complete a flag or a diorama.
Other Dates to remember:
February 3--Report Cards go home
February 4 --Early Release
February 10-- FCAT Writes
February 13--Valentine's Friendship Celebration (bring in your Valentine's)
February 13 – Flag Raising (President’s Day)
February 16 – President’s Day (No School)
FCAT Writing 4th Grade: It is important that students are in school for FCAT testing. Please have your child in school and on time for testing.
Report Cards: As you go over your child’s report card, help them set goals for the remainder of the year. Always look for their areas where they have improved first. Then, set goals with them.
Black History Month: February is Black History Month. All children will study an assigned individual from history and then complete a “float” on this person. Details to follow…
Human Body Systems: This month we are studying Human Body systems. Mrs. Dedicos and I will be co-teaching this unit for two hours a week in the media center. If your child is pestering you about smoking, it is because we have had some serious discussion about health issues related to smoking.
Money, Miles and Large Numbers: In Mathematics we are studying decimals. This is related to both money and miles. You can help your child by having them make change from $5.00, estimating totals at the store or out to dinner, and calculating mileage from your odometer.
OREOS: We are currently in an even month so we will not need Oreos again until March. Thank you for your generous donations in January. We have already assigned Oreos for the month of March.
If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to call or e-mail us. We’re here for the success of your child.
Your Partners In Education,
Michelle Goethe
Lara Norton
p.s. Have you visited our blog lately?
www.goethe-norton.blogspot.com
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