Week of 9-17-12

Science test chapter 15--moved to Friday.  We need a little more time to review this week.  Chapter 15 is about Earth patterns--day and night, seasons, phases of the moon, constellations.

ITBS testing--this week and next week.  This is our annual standardized testing.  Things you can do to help your child has a positive experience (and in general for school!):

• Ensure your child gets adequate rest.  
• Eat breakfast!
• Encourage your child to do his/her best.
• Be on time and avoid unnecessary absences.
• Encourage your child to participate in the Mission Marathon walking/running program.  Exercise increases oxygen to the brain, which helps with mental sharpness! 

Because of ITBS testing, we will not have Spelling tests or new Reading stories, as we will be testing during the Language Arts time block.  There will be no Spelling homework.  There will be other homework assigned.

Green music sheets went home last week to be returned by this Wednesday, 9/19.  On the green paper, please mark your preference for violin, cello, or choral music instruction.

Artwork for Education permission slips went home on Friday.  Each child needs to return it in order to participate in the program.  You are not obligated to purchase anything.  We are in the process of designing Christmas pictures that will be made into holiday cards.