Dear Intermediate School Families,
PJs Day last Friday was a hit, of course! We will have another on Friday, April 28th, after we settle back into school following April vacation!
Spring Pictures:
Lifetouch will be back on March 29th for spring individual pictures. Flyers will be sent home when we receive them.
Grade Four Math and Science:
In science, fourth graders are delving into the many ways to reduce the impacts of natural Earth processes on humans. Students are exploring the causes of tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, blizzards, floods, and earthquakes. In math students are beginning to learn how to divide large whole numbers both with and without remainders. Math facts are crucial to successfully divide so continue to review and practice basic facts.
Grade Four ELA and Social Studies:
In ELA classes, we are looking forward to working on our open responses more in the upcoming weeks. We will explore animals through different styles of writing, including drama and poetry. In social studies, we are continuing our exploration of the regions and learning about their landforms, bodies of water, climate, and products and natural resources. This information is going to come in handy on March 23rd at curriculum night! We are looking forward to seeing you then.
Grade Five Math and Science:
We are finishing up our introduction to fractions and practicing applying those skills when adding and subtracting fractions in math In science, we have begun our unit on energy and matter cycles in ecosystems. Students are learning how energy is passed between organisms in food chains and food webs.
Grade Five ELA and Social Studies:
In ELA classes, students continue to answer response-to-text questions with both fiction and non-fiction pieces. They continue to use close reading strategies and text evidence to support their answers. In social studies, students will be wrapping up our unit on the Revolutionary War and the Articles of Confederation. Next up, they will see how both of these led to the Constitution.
Curriculum Event for 4th and 5th Graders and their Parents/Guardians:
We are getting excited for our evening event on the 23rd at 5:45 p.m. If you have not yet replied, please click on the link and complete this QUICK poll for our planning purposes. The event is for 4th and 5th graders and their parents/guardians.
MCAS Practice:
Here are the links to the MCAS practice questions so you wish to take a look or have your child practice for the April and May state assessments at home:
http://mcas.pearsonsupport.com/student/practice-tests-ela/
http://mcas.pearsonsupport.com/student/practice-tests-math/
http://mcas.pearsonsupport.com/student/practice-tests-science/
Dates to Remember:
Wearin’ of the Green Day - March 17th
Trimester Two Grades Close - March 17th
PTO - March 21st at 6:30 p.m.
Grades Post to Portal - March 23rd
Fourth and Fifth Curriculum Night - March 23rd at 5:45 p.m.
Spring Picture Day - March 29th
No School - April 7th
Grade Five ELA MCAS - April 10th and 11th
Grade Four ELA MCAS - April 12th and 13th
April Vacation Begins - April 14th
School Resumes - April 24th
Early Dismissal - May 5th
Grade Five Math MCAS - May 8th and 9th
Grade Four Math MCAS - May 10th and 11th
Grade Five Science MCAS -May 15th and 16th
No School - May 29th
Fifth Grade Visit to FLMS - June 2bd
Survivor Day - June 14th
No School - June 19th
Sincerely,
Dr. Sullivan
508.923.3506 x 3150/esullivan@freelake.org