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Hello, Parents!  We have officially entered the “busy season!”

*Easter Break begins next week!!  We will dismiss at 1:00 dismissal next Thursday (Maundy Thursday) and we’ll have specials classes that morning.  There is no school on Friday (Good Friday); and no school the following Monday. 

*Trivia Night is three weeks away now.  Mark your calendars for Friday, April 21!  There will be 10 rounds of general knowledge questions + prizes given out for various reasons (one of the top teams, last place, best decorations/costuming, etc.)  Participation is limited to 9th Grade and older.  7th/8th grade will be there selling refreshments; proceeds will benefit their upcoming class trip!  Play is limited to 30 teams of 8, so register early to ensure your spot!  Tickets are now $140 per team or $20 individual.  Please let us know if you have any questions!

*Our Cinco de Mayo celebration is Friday, May 5.  An email from Mrs. Anderson came home on Wednesday with an attachment about what kids should wear that evening.  The performances begin at 7:00 in the gym.  We’ll update you soon with the times that students need to be here, too.

We have been busy!  Here is what we have been up to:

Religion-We have been learning about Samuel and Eli, and discussing ways to communicate with God.  We have learned all about the power of prayer!

Math-3^rd graders have been learning about whole numbers, and equivalent fractions.  We will sum up our chapter next week and test over it.  We will then begin measurement!  4^th graders have been comparing fractions and placing them in simplest form. 

Reading-3^rd graders read about Surviving Mt. Everest and 4^th graders read a science fiction story set in the year 2157.  It was fun to see how all the teachers were computers!  ;)  We learned how to document book, magazine, and internet titles while writing this week.  We will not have Spelling words or a Reading selection next week—it is a short week! 

Social Studies- We tested over our geography unit today!  The kids did great, and will bring them home for you next week.  Today, we played some fun games with maps, including how to tell directions, and find different locations on street maps. 

Art- We learned all about Roy G. Biv.  Ask your kiddo!  ;)

Writing- We are finishing up our descriptions.  They are turning out so great!

Computers-We have been publishing our descriptions as well as playing fraction Pac-Man, and playing a multiples game on Khan Academy.

P.E.-We have been working with some Presidential Physical Fitness components.  This week we worked on the shuttle run, the sit and reach, and crunches. 

Spanish- The students have been working so hard on their Cinco de Mayo art work and dances!

In Music, the kiddos are also practicing their Spanish songs, and learning note beats, using musical instruments.   

Have a wonderful weekend! 

Blessings,