Thursday, March 1, 2012

Behind the Scenes - Week of March 5

Weekly Spotlight:
*No school on Monday - Casimir Pulaski Day
*No spelling test this week.
*Parent Teacher Conferences on Tuesday & Wednesday.
*ISAT testing on Wednesday & Thursday.
*No school on Friday.


Coming Attractions:
*Roller Skating party on Monday, March 12.
*ISAT testing on Tuesday, March 13 & Wednesday, March 14.
*No school on Tuesday, March 20 - Teacher Institute.
*Spring Break - Monday, March 26 - Friday, March 30.


ISAT Testing:
Tuesday - No testing.
Wednesday - Math Part 1 & Reading Part 1
Thursday - Math Part 2 & Reading Part 2
Interactive ISAT Sample Tests can be found with the following link:  http://metacat2.com/iltestlinks.html


Homeroom Happenings:
Science - We will begin exploring sources of energy.  The children will review kinetic and potential energy.  We will also continue to review for the science ISAT test.  Review these vocabulary words for the science ISAT test:  http://quizlet.com/10093150/4th-grade-isat-science-vocabulary-flash-cards/


Social Studies - Students who are behind on their Desert slide shows will use the classroom computers, during silent reading, to catch up.


English - We will use our English time to prepare for ISAT testing.


Spelling - We are taking the week off.


Reading - ISAT prep & ISAT testing.  Great Links:  http://rockingtheisat.blogspot.com/ & http://quizlet.com/7722103/4th-grade-isat-reading-vocabulary-flash-cards/


Mrs. Sulima's Math Spotlight:
Monday - No school.
Tuesday - Review extended response.  Practice with fractions.  Great Link:  http://rockingtheisat.blogspot.com/
Wednesday - ISAT testing in math classrooms.
Thursday - ISAT testing in math classrooms.
Friday - No school.