LOWELL FIELD TRIP

FIELD TRIP REMINDER
LOWELL NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK
Wednesday, May 21st

Students must be dropped off at school at 7:50 A.M.
The buses will be leaving promptly at 8:00 A.M.

•   The students and chaperones need to report directly to their classrooms when they arrive.  Chaperones are to check in at the office.  The buses will be leaving at 8:00 AM sharp!  We will return to Coolidge for the usual dismissal time. 

•  Pack a bag lunch that can be completely thrown away when finished.   Lunches need to be in a plastic bag with a name and teacher’s name and Engineer It 1 clearly printed on it BEFORE arriving  at school.    NO GLASS containers please!!  Remember our time for lunch will be limited by the programs’ schedules, so please be sure that your child’s packed lunch is reasonable and nutritious.

•  Cameras are allowed.  Rules of the museum regarding photography will have to be followed.  NO VIDEO TAPING IS ALLOWED.

•  IPods and tablets are okay to use on the bus, BUT games / music MUST be appropriate.  Please be aware that electronic devices with the exception of cameras will be LEFT ON THE BUS during the field trip and may be unsupervised.  To avoid potential problems, it’s strongly suggested that they be kept at home. 

•  Program requires some outside walking, rain or shine.  Wear comfortable shoes/sneakers and dress appropriately for the day’s weather!!

REMINDERS / UPDATES

Families of Room 31 ~

•  Just a reminder that MONDAY, MAY 12th is a 1/2 day for the students.  The staff will be
     attending math training in the afternoon.  Dismissal for Coolidge is at 12:15.

 MATH MCAS REMINDER

Tuesday, May 13th and Wednesday March 14th, our fourth grade students will be taking the MATH portion of MCAS. The students are well prepared and their math skills have grown throughout the year.  It is time for their talents to shine!

Here are a few reminders that we’ve discussed with the students:

1.  ARRIVE TO SCHOOL ON TIME!
     This is key for those students that do not take the bus.  MCAS is scheduled to begin at 9:15.  It is
      important that we have some time to talk with the students prior to the beginning of the test.   
     Also, it is important to note here that students must complete  their test by dismissal time.  

2.  Get a good night’s sleep!

3.  Eat a good, healthy breakfast.

4.  Bring a WATER BOTTLE or two to school!

5.  Bring a FEW snacks (healthy!) to refuel during the math test.

6.  Wear comfortable, appropriate layered clothing.

7.  Remember to use all the strategies that they learned and practiced.

I KNOW they can all be successful if they pay attention to DETAILS and check / recheck their work.

Thank you for  your continued support!

Kelly Finneran