Week of October 4th

Last Friday all science students took their first test over the term cards they have been working so hard on. As with all tests, some did fantastic and some need to retake the test. Please remember that all assignments for science class can be re-done for a higher grade.

Make up tests are always on Wednesdays and are open the next three Wednesdays after the test has been taken. For students who do better orally than on a written test, have them make arrangements with me to come in and test on their term cards orally. The percent of those they get correct will count as their test grade. Students can retake the test as many times as necessary to be successful. I would rather have them learn what has been taught. If this means we have to extend over the three Wednesday rule, that is also fine, but the make up test MUST have been taken within those three weeks before a third chance outside of those three weeks will be given.

OEC

This Friday all 5th grade students are heading to the OEC. By now some of your fifth graders have asked if it is possible for you to borrow the family digital camera. If this is alright with you, they will be the only ones using the camera from their group. If you have decided not to let them use your camera ( we DEFINITELY understand why not) then we will provide some disposable cameras for the group. We'll be asking them for verification by the end of Thursday so we know how many we'll need to go get. Weather is supposed to be nice in the afternoon but chilly in the morning... please make sure they dress in layers and NO SANDLES! They'll be on and off the trail and we don't want them getting poison ivy on their feet. If your student is allergic to bees, please let the office know so we can carry the appropriate emergency supplies.

Switch Change

Please remind your students... everyone who has had science for the last four weeks will begin social studies on Monday. Everyone who has had social studies will begin science.

Science students will take their final unit test over everything they've learned over the last four weeks tomorrow. I gave everyone a review sheet with the questions and the answers of things that will show up on the test. Please have them study this.

Thanks! ( Please excuse any typos... I typed this in under 4 minutes!)