June 1st Update / Field Day lunch

This time of year can be very hectic for fourth grade.  Just a few reminders:

Field Day Lunch:  Field day is schedule for Friday June 5th (rain date: June 12th).  A notice went home on Friday regarding lunches.  If your child wants to purchase a lunch on Field Day,you need to send in money or a ticket on MONDAY, JUNE 1st.  If they do not pay by this day, they have to bring their lunch on field day.  The notice should be in their homework folder.

Spirit Week:  The memo went home on Friday in their homework folder.  Please refer to memo for the theme of the day.

Chorus Concert: Please refer to Ms. Fallis's recent email about the upcoming concert Thursday June 4th.  I look forward to seeing everyone!

Sherwood Tour: Sherwood Middle has invited all Coolidge 4th grade students to tour the building Wednesday June 3rd from 4:30 - 5:45.  I recommend that you take advantage of this opportunity with your child.
 
Completion Ceremony:  Tuesday, June 16th at 9:30.  Please join us at celebrate with all the 4th graders and their families.  Children may bring cloths to change into after the ceremony.

Last day of school - Wednesday, June 17th.  Dismissal will be at 12:15.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

Field Trip - Thursday, May 28th

LOWELL MILLS FIELD TRIP 

Thursday, May 28^th 

Students must be dropped off at school at 7:45 A.M.

The buses will be leaving 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 clearly printed on it BEFORE arriving at school.  NO GLASS containers please!!  Backpacks are NOT allowed in the museums. Students should only bring what is reasonable for them to carry and eat in a limited time. 

•  We will NOT be stopping at the gift store so there is NO need for money.

•  Cameras are allowed.  Rules of the museum regarding photography will have to be followed.

•  Electronic devices (smartphones, DSI’s, iPods, etc.) are okay to bring.   The following rules

        will be strictly enforced.

         ~  All music MUST be appropriate

         ~  The device may be used ONLY as a camera in the museum. 

         ~  No taking pictures while the tour guide is speaking.

         ~  No texting or phone calling in the museum or on the bus.

         ~  No videotaping

         ~  Students will be responsible for all items brought.  Remember, we are not 

              allowed to have backpacks in the museum.

         ~  If your electronic device does not have a camera, it will be left on the bus – at 

              your own risk!

•  Wear comfortable shoes / sneakers as there will be a lot of walking!!

•  We will return to school in time for usual dismissal.

  

SELCO / PARCC

SELCO - Just a reminder that tomorrow the students will be heading to SELCO during the school day.  We will be there for about 2 hours.  We will leave close to 10:15 and return around 12:30.  If you child is not going to have the snack SELCO provides, please make sure you send them to school with a snack in a disposable container / bag.

PARCC - The final testing dates for PARCC are Monday, May 18th and Tuesday the 19th.  The focus of the tests these days will be math.  Please make sure the students have a good night's rest on Sunday, a healthy breakfast on Monday morning and that they come to school on time with a water bottle.

Thanks for your support!!

Kelly Finneran

PARCC reminder

PARCC REMINDER

Tuesday May 12th, our fourth grade students will be taking the ELA portion of the PARCC performance based assessments.  The students are well prepared and have certainly progressed in their reading and writing skills 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.  PARCC  testing is scheduled to begin shortly after 9:15 on each of the days.  It is important that we have time to talk with the students prior to beginning the day’s assessment, so arriving on time is essential.

2.  Get a good night’s sleep!

3.  Eat a healthy breakfast.

4.  Bring a WATER BOTTLE to school!

5.  Wear comfortable, appropriate layered clothing.

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

Next scheduled PARCC –  MATH

~  Monday, May 18^th and Tuesday, May 19^th