Book Fair / Test Reminder

BOOK FAIR  (April 3rd - 7th )
Coolidge School's Book Fair is up and running this week.  Since media time for our class is THURSDAY, students may bring in money any day this week to purchase books.  We will have a time to preview the book fair on Thursday, but that leaves the students very limited time to purchase.  The Book Fair will be open during the first session of the Spring Fling this Friday   (5:30 - 6:30)

SOCIAL STUDIES TEST REMINDER - Wednesday, April 12^th.  
Students will take a test on the MIDWEST – physical features, climate, economy and natural resources next Wednesday.  Please make sure they are reviewing for this test a little each night.  Text books are to be returned on April 12^th.

April 3rd Update

Here are a few updates for this week:

1.  REPORT CARDS are being sent home on Monday.  Please KEEP the paper report card and send back the signed envelope with your child 
on Tuesday.

2.  SOCIAL STUDIES TEST – Wednesday, April 12^th.  Your child brought home their social studies text book and a study packet on Friday.  They will take a test on the MIDWEST – physical features, climate, economy and natural resources.  Please make sure they are reviewing for this test a little each night.  Text books are to be returned on April 12^th.

3.  TFK – Students are bringing home a Time for Kids booklet.  Help Coolidge receive Time for Kids for FREE!  All that is needed is each family to fill out at least 7 pages with different NAMES /ADDRESSES.  These envelopes get mailed to the families listed.   There is NO NEED for any family who receives a post card to purchase anything!  Your help with this is greatly appreciated.  Students who return their booklet will receive Mine Craft Sunglasses.

4.  TISSUES NEEDED - Our classroom is running seriously low on our tissue supply.  The last of the winter colds and the beginning of allergy season is taking its toll on our supply. Please consider picking up an extra box of tissues when you are shopping and sending it in with your child.  This should help us get through the remainder of the school year.

5.  ½ DAY -  TUESDAY, APRIL 4^th – Students will be dismissed at 12:15.

6.  MCAS – Our homeroom will be taking the ELA MCAS on Thursday, April 13^th, Tuesday, April 25^th and Thursday, April 27^th.   The MATH MCAS will be Monday, May 15^th and Wednesday May 17^th.  Please note that not all fourth grade will be taking these tests on the same day as we need to share iPads between classrooms.  Mrs. Weagle’s classroom will be taking these tests the same day we do.

Happy Spring!

Happy Spring!

Although I am a winter lover, I'll be happy when this snow melts and the grass turns a bright green!   Here's hoping for warmer days!  Just a few reminders / updates for this week.


1.  SPRING FLING - the PTO does a great job supporting the students in many ways (has your child talk you about the author (Gordon Korman) who recently visited us due to the PTO!  One of it's largest fundraisers is the SPRING FLING where each student is asked to either bring in an item for their class basket or make a $5.00 donation to the basket and the shopping will be done for you!  Our basket is a SPORTS BASKET.   Thanks to those 10 families that have already make their contribution!  The due date is this FRIDAY, MARCH 24th! 

2.  VOCABULARY REVIEW - This week the students will be bringing home a review list of the works from lists 1 - 10.  There will be a review quiz this Friday.  They will have homework to help them prepare / review.  A review choice homework paper is being sent home today.  Students are to choose TWO activities to complete this week.  One will be due on WEDNESDAY and the other on FRIDAY.  Please make sure they keep the vocabulary work / definition list at home as well as the choice homework paper. 

3. MCAS - As I have shared on date  section of our blog, the students will be taking the MCAS tests.  ELA will be in April (13th, 25th and 27th) and MATH will be in May (15th / 17th).  I am attaching a link for you to see some of what the test will be like.  We will be using these passages in school during the upcoming weeks to practice test taking strategies.  Truly, the students work throughout their school has helped them prepare for the upcoming test.   Our goal to to have them feel comfortable with the technology aspect of the testing as using the technology for testing will be a first for them (as well as us - the staff!)

Link to MCAS TESTNAV Practice:  http://mcas.pearsonsupport.com/tutorial/

As always, please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.  Thank you for your continued support.

Alan, Sasha and Taylor

Take a few minutes to watch Alan, Sasha and Taylor present their kite project at All School Meeting.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UYMq7hQSeQ

March 6th Update

Families of Room 31 ~

It seems like we all adjusted back well after February vacation.  I would just like to remind / inform everyone about a couple of things happening this week:

1.  EARLY RELEASE:  Tuesday, March 7th is an early release day. Student dismissal begins at 12:15.

2. COMPLETION CEREMONY:  Completion Ceremony money ($10) is due by Friday, March 10th.  Contributions help to fund the 4th grade t-shirts,  an ice cream party,  yearbooks, and a CD slideshow of the 2016-2017 school year.

3.  YANKEE CANDLE FUNDRAISER: - all orders need to be placed and order sheets with payments be returned to school by Monday March 13th. Orders are scheduled to be delivered and distributed during the Coolidge's Spring Fling event on April 7th.

3.  GORDON KORMAN:   a very popular children's author, is coming to visit Coolidge Wednesday, March 8th.   If you would like to view his website to find out more information about Mr. Korman and his novels, please click here: http://gordonkorman.com/

As always, thank you for your continued support.  Please let me know if you have any questions.

SNOW DAY UPDATE

Families of Room 31 ~

Well... looks like Mother Nature has taken revenge on us this past week.  Given that today is another snow day, I wanted to remind you of a few important items.

1.  SOCIAL STUDIES TEST on WEDNESDAY.  The student's should have their study guide and text book home to be reviewing for the test.  The cover sheet of the study papers shares what the test expectations will be and also includes pages of the text book that the students can read for review. Please email me if you have any questions.

2.  VALENTINE'S DAY - On Tuesday, we will take some time to celebrate Valentine's Day as a class.  Last week, I sent home a class list with the students' names.  If your child is choosing to hand our valentines, they must distribute valentines to every classmate.  Also, please remember that students may not pass out Valentines that are food related.  Your child may being in an extra snack to enjoy while we open our cards.

3.  FOOD DRIVE -  Thank you to those families who have helped contribute to our food drive.  Our class has surpassed the goal of 100 items. Thus far, we have brought in 162 food items.  The class established a new goal of reaching 200 items.  The final day to bring in items is Wednesday, February 15th.  If we work together, I'm sure we can reach our goal!

Stay warm!

Week of February 6th UPDATE

1.  TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 7th is a 1/2 day.  Dismissal is at 12:15.

2.  CANNED / BOXED FOOD DRIVE UPDATE - Thanks to all those families that have generously donated to our canned food drive.  This far, our classroom is in the lead surpassing our goal of 100 cans!  As of today, our classroom has brought in  137 canned / boxed food items for the Worcester County Food Bank! WOW!  We will be setting a new goal tomorrow and see if we can reach that!  Thank your for your generous support in this school endeavor.

3.  SOCIAL STUDIES TEST - Last week the student brought home a study guide / notes and their social studies text book.  We are having a text on the SOUTH (climate / physical features / natural resources and economy) on Wednesday, February 15th.  I have encouraged the students to review for 10 minutes each day!  This should help prevent "Cramming" at the last minute.  We will also be reviewing in class, yet they will NOT need their materials.  Keep the book at home until he day of the test!  Thank for you your support in reminding your child to study / review every night.

4. VALENTINES - In the blue communication folder, a class list was sent home.  We will celebrate Valentine's Day on Tuesday February 14th.  If your child chooses to hand out Valentines, they must have a Valentine for every student in the class.  Please do not purchase / send in any Valentines that include food / candy!  Your child may bring in an extra snack this day to enjoy while we are opening our Valentines.

As always, please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions / concerns.