Students have completed the English-Language Arts section of the STAR tests. They will take the math portion next Thursday and Friday (May 6-7). It will be nice to have STAR testing done!

Eight families still need to return their science permission slips. I would really appreciate it of you all could return those as soon as possible. If you can't remember, please ask your child (they have been reminded). Mrs. Kawata (and everyone in the district, including me) appreciates families taking the time to complete the parent survey and return it. Although I don't know exactly how many have come back, clearly 29 have not, so if you could complete it and return it as soon as possible that would be great!

We have been working on perimeter, area, congruent figures, and line and rotational symmetry in math. Some of these concepts are challenging, and extra practice will really help. Remember, your child can use Study Island at home to work on these concepts. We will be learning about volume and how to calculate the volume of rectangular prisms next week and many students will need extra practice. Sometimes when students realize how these concepts are used in everyday life, it makes the concepts less intimidating.

THANK YOU!! Several families brought in tissues, and, barring some major respiratory epidemic, I think we should have enough to last through the rest of the school year. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.

Enjoy your weekend!