Homework / Test Update

 A few reminders and updates for this week.

1.  GINGERBREAD SHOP – Tomorrow we are shopping at the Gingerbread shop.  Information about the shop can be found on Coolidge’s website / blog.  If you are interested in having your child shop, they need to bring their money tomorrow.

2.  HOMEWORK / TESTS THIS WEEK:

 Science Test  - The science test is on Thursday.   The study guide was sent home over a week ago.  I did pass out new study guides for students who needed them yesterday.  Please make sure they are reviewing this guide for the assessment.  I did show the students some sites that are located on the class blog that then can also view to study / review. 

http://kfinneran31.blogspot.com/

 Math Test – This unit test will also be on Thursday.  We are currently completing a study guide in class.   This will be sent home to review Wednesday night.  A way to study with your child would be to review the key vocabulary and / or create a few similar multiplication / division problems for your child to complete.  This test is truly something we have been reviewing / working for more than the past three weeks.     A mini-review the evening before is all that they truly need.

 Although I usually don’t like to have two tests on the same day, this is unavoidable due to our schedule.    For this reason, I am limiting the amount of written homework this week.  Tonight, besides their reading log, they will have one math problem-solving page and will be asked to study for the science test.    Wednesday night’s homework will be reviewing for both their science and their math.  The only written work will be their read log.    I hope this alleviates some of the concern regarding two tests on the same day. 

On a final note, we are currently working on the social studies assessment in school   This assessment will be a project based assessment.  There is no need for studying / reviewing. 

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.