Parent Letter

April 17, 2009




Dear Parents,


Today we are very tired of the WASL. Our class took four tests. We had two tests in reading and two tests in math. Math was easier than reading. We think we did better in math than reading because reading had pages and pages and pages of reading. Math didn’t take as long. We spent at least two hours a day taking the different tests.

Our class also continued to learn about rocks. We learned about mineral called calcite. Calcite is really cool. If you put it into vinegar it bubbles and chips off. We are going to be finished studying rocks and now we are going to start to learn about plants.

One other thing. Our class almost had everyone bring back their homework. Our goal is to have everyone return their homework each day. Please help us make sure our homework is being completed.

Now you know what we did this week. Yeah, WASL is over!!!!!!


Sincerely,


Your WASL Tester

PS Make sure you return the field trip forms ASAP. Thanks

Parent Letter

Dear Parents,



Did you know we went ice skating today? Just kidding but we have been really busy. First we are learning about rocks. Today we smashed rocks. It was fun. We found four different colors in the rock, green, light green, blue, and turquoise. We learned a rock is, an earth material made of many different ingredients. Minerals are only made of one ingredient. Also, in writing, we have been writing a story about what type of weather we like the most. All of us are doing very well and will finish it next week. Finally, we have been learning about inferences. An inference is a prediction about something that might happen in a story. In conclusion, even though we didn’t go ice skating, we have had a very fun week.


Sincerely,

Your Geologist


PS Please make sure your student is completing their math homework each night. Students need to be studying their facts each evening.