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May 28th - 31st

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                                                                                                                                                           This is our last blog of 4th grade! Thank you for all your support. I will miss you all!! News Team:  Students who turned in applications to join the news team will finish their interviews by Tuesday. Mrs. Gruchot will send home the results with each child in an envelope on the last day of school. EBLI Writing Folders:  On Tuesday, we will be cleaning out our lockers and class cubbies. Students wil...

May 20th - 24th

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                                                                   News Team: Interested students should have gone to the media center last week to grab an application to join the news team. All applications need to be completed and returned to the media center by Tuesday. The next step will be to have an interview with Mrs. Gruchot and the current 5th grade news team.  Testing Dates: We are done NWEA testing except for those doing retakes. Your child will be bringing home his or her index card with the scores from fall, winter, and spring. They have been working so hard and have shown so much growth. I am so proud of them!!  Kiwanis Park: On Wednesday, we will be eating lunch early and then walking to Kiwanis Park. We plan to arrive around 12:30 and plan to stay until about 2:30/3:00. Kids may bring equipment...

May 13 - 17

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                                                                  Testing Dates: May 14th & 16th - NWEA Math. Please try to avoid appointments in the mornings on these days. Students may bring sugar free gum and mints for testing. Thanks! ABC Countdown Classroom Needs:  Thank you for all the donations! You rock!! Penny War:  This is the last week for Penny Wars! This week:  Monday - Media Center                                                                  Tuesday - PE; NWEA Math.                                              ...

May 6 - 10

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                                                                 Testing Dates: May 7th & 8th - NWEA Reading, and May 14th & 16th - NWEA Math. Please try to avoid appointments in the mornings on these days. Students may bring sugar free gum and mints for testing. Thanks! ABC Countdown Classroom Needs:  Clorox or Lysol wipes Penny War:  Student Council is raising money for the Curious Kids Museum and Meals on Wheels. In an effort to get the whole school involved, we are having a penny war competition. Kids are encouraged to bring in pennies for the next three weeks. They will turn them into milk containers during lunch. Dollars are welcome too! All silver coins can be used to deduct points by placing them in an opposing grade level's container. The grade level with the most points at the end of the 3rd week,...

April 29th - May 3rd

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                                                               Testing Dates: May 7th & 8th - NWEA Reading, and May 14th & 16th - NWEA Math. Please try to avoid appointments in the mornings on these days. Thanks! Sarett Field Trip: We will be going to Sarett on Friday from 12:30-2:00. Parents are welcome to meet us there. We will be hiking through different habitats, so wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. There is a $3 adult entrance fee that can be paid at Sarett.  Thank you!  Classroom Needs:  Clorox or Lysol wipes pencil top erasers Penny War: Student Council is raising money for the Curious Kids Museum and Meals on Wheels. In an effort to get the whole school involved, we are having a penny war competition. Starting Monday kids are encouraged to bring in pennies for the next three weeks. T...

April 22 - 26

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                                                              Testing Dates: April 22nd & 23rd - Math M-Step; May 7th & 8th - NWEA Reading, and May 14th & 16th - NWEA Math. Please try to avoid appointments in the mornings on these days. Thanks! Sarett Field Trip: We will be going to Sarett on Friday, May 3rd from 12:30-2:00. Parents are welcome to meet us there. We will be hiking through different habitats, so wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. There is a $3 adult entrance fee that can be paid at Sarett.  Thank you!  Classroom Needs:  Clorox or Lysol wipes pencil top erasers cups for kids who forget their water bottles This week:  Monday - Media Center; Math M-Step                                    ...

April 15 - 19

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                                                                 Lansing: Thank you so much to our chaperones and to those who sent in snacks for our trip. We are all so excited to share this memorable experience with the kids. See you on Monday morning at 7:15! Class Photos:  If anyone has class pictures from parties, etc., please send them to me. We are in need of a few more for our yearbook page. I will make sure to upload Lansing photos after our trip too. Thanks! Testing Dates: April 17th & 18th - ELA M-Step, April 22nd & 23rd - Math M-Step; May 7th & 8th - NWEA Reading, May 14th & 16th - NWEA Math. Please try to avoid appointments in the mornings on these days. Thanks! Classroom Needs:  Clorox or Lysol wipes pencil top erasers cups for kids who forget their water bottles This week:   Mond...