Success in the Savanna, 6/7

Congratulations to all the children for the job they did on their first SOL tests!  We finished the Reading test on Wednesday, which concluded our assessments.  I am so proud of all the children on how they approached all these tests.  Each morning we tested the children were confident and at ease as we began.  They took their time and came out of the testing room feeling they had done their best.   With these tests finished, we can now turn our attention to end of the year activities.

The children have been working hard in their Tuckahoe Town groups creating their product.  It has been fun to watch their conceptual ideas come to life and watch as the kids make adjustments to their original thoughts.  Budgets have been set and the reality of how much things cost is beginning to settle into everyone’s thinking.  I hope you will be able to join us for some great shopping at Tuckahoe Town next Friday, June 14^th from 11:00-12:00.

The children have also been working on financial skills in Math, safety rules in Health, and writing in Language Arts.  Next week we will teach our Family Life unit. Mr. Grasso and Mrs. DiNardo will teach this preliminary discussion about how our bodies change during puberty in separated classes.  It is our hope that this discussion will be a jumping off point for further talks at home. 

We know this is a very busy time of year for everyone, and we appreciate all your help at home.  Below are important dates for the remainder of the year. 

June 11- Rising 4^th Grade Parent Orientation- 7pm

June 14^th- Tuckahoe Town/Class Picnic

June 19^th- Early Release

June 21^st- Last Day of School- Early Release

June 21^st – Coffman Café for Students and Families (details to follow next week)

Here is hoping for a strong finish to our year!