Last week fourth grade students completed the Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) tests. From early indications, I can happily say that scores have increased significantly since the fall testing session. Full MAP test results will be made available to you before the end of the school year. Next week I will begin to administer the Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA) to fourth grade students. The primary purposes of this test are to identify students' reading skills and plan for timely instruction, and to monitor student growth on a variety of skills and strategies that successful readers utilize.
We are now well into our science investigation of land and water. Last week students set up stream tables in the classroom and observed the effects of rain on the land and causes of erosion. To see first-hand the effects of erosion on the landscape I've arranged for another visit to the farm We will leave school Friday morning about 9 am and return before the buses leave at 3:10. Students must pack a healthy snack, a lunch and water. Additionally, appropriate walking/hiking shoes and a sun hat are advisable. Should the weather prove "less than ideal" on Friday morning, we will stay at school and have classes as usual. That decision will be made Friday morning.
There is no school tomorrow due to the Nepali New Year. As a result, there will be no spelling homework this week. Enjoy the day off tomorrow and, as always, please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.
We are now well into our science investigation of land and water. Last week students set up stream tables in the classroom and observed the effects of rain on the land and causes of erosion. To see first-hand the effects of erosion on the landscape I've arranged for another visit to the farm We will leave school Friday morning about 9 am and return before the buses leave at 3:10. Students must pack a healthy snack, a lunch and water. Additionally, appropriate walking/hiking shoes and a sun hat are advisable. Should the weather prove "less than ideal" on Friday morning, we will stay at school and have classes as usual. That decision will be made Friday morning.
There is no school tomorrow due to the Nepali New Year. As a result, there will be no spelling homework this week. Enjoy the day off tomorrow and, as always, please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.