Updates for the week of 4/1-4/5

Hello families!
I hope everyone had a relaxing, restful spring break. Our class has been easing back into our routines and procedures this week. Here are a few reminders and updates:

• In math, we've been talking about liquid capacity units like gallons, quarts, pints, and cups. We've been using this handy graphic to help with conversion problems. We have also worked on multiplying fractions by whole numbers. Our next big topic will be multiplying mixed numbers by whole numbers. 
• In reading we read books by Loren Long, an author an illustrator that will be visiting our school next Friday, April 12. He wrote the "Otis" books and has illustrated a number of books.  We are excited to welcome him to RBE this week!
• In writing we have jumped into opinions. Students practiced forming opinions and having reasons for their opinions. We will start the actual writing process next week, responding to the prompt "Are zoos 'cool' or 'cruel'? as a follow-up from our zoo trip in the fall.
• In science we've talked about circuits and electricity this week. We have formed circuits with hands-on labs. Next week we will begin talking about slow changes of our Earth, focusing on the Missouri River in preparation for our field trip at the end of the month.

Some housekeeping notes...

• Our MAP testing schedule for fourth grade has been posted. We ask that you avoid scheduling appointments during these times if at all possible. Here are the dates and times we will be testing: 

Tuesday, April 16 8-10: Language Arts

Wednesday, April 17 8-10:30: Language Arts

Thursday, April 18 8-9 and 10-11: Language Arts

Tuesday, April 23 8:15-9:15: Math

Wednesday, April 24 8:30-9:30: Math

Thursday, April 25 8:30-9:30: Math

• If you are interested in providing a snack and drink for our class during MAP testing, please visit this link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090f4baaa828a5fc1-maptesting2
• Just a reminder that the CPS calendar has been changed a bit. Next Wednesday, April 10 will be a FULL day instead of the previously scheduled early release. Also, the last day of school is now 28. It will be a half day.
• If you are interested in volunteering on Field Day, Ms. Moore would love to have your help! Please reference the flier being sent home in this week's Friday folder for more information.

Dates to know: 

4/8: Choir after school

4/11: Choir concert at 6:30

4/12: Loren Long visits RBE & RBE Spirit Day

4/26: Missouri River Day field trip (morning only)

Have an amazing weekend! 

-Mrs. Sanders