Redbird Tickets, Tiger Shirts, and More

The Redbird field trip permission slips and money are due on Monday, April 2.

The Tiger shirts will be painted during the regular art class times the week after April Break (April 10 - 13). If you are able to help out please let Ms. Larrick know.

Report cards go home next Wed, April 4.

Dates to remember!

April 5 – Awards Assembly and Coffee
April 6, 9 – April Break
April 23-27 – TCAP testing
May 9 – Redbirds Game
May 11 – Parent Luncheon for Teachers
May 18 – Parent Breakfast by Teachers
May 24 - - 5th grade banquet
May 25 – Spring Fling
May 29 – 31 – 5th grade camp
June 1 – Last day of school

Academic Vocabulary

The state of Tennessee has specific academic vocabulary for each grade level to learn about during the school year. This week's academic vocabulary is mathematics. I have created a new page on the blog for the students to access the definitions we will be using in class to help maintain consistency.

Weekly Update

Dear Parents,


If you have not had the opportunity to begin our TCAP challenge, then you are in luck! Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program practice books went home on Friday, in order for you to work with your child at home! These practice books are THE SAME as the online resource, so if you have already completed the challenge you may keep the books for extra practice.
These practice tests are a GREAT way to have your child prepare for TCAP. The questions are in TCAP format, and there are four sections: reading/language arts, math, science, and social studies. Remember, everything must be checked and signed by an adult! (The answer key is in the back of the book. Please tear it out BEFORE your child begins the practice tests). One of the most important elements of this at home practice, is to review your child's answers, and revisit anything that was incorrect.

Every student who takes the time to do this extra TCAP practice will be handsomely rewarded with picnic lunches! For every section that is completed (there are four), students will enjoy a picnic lunch with the fourth grade teachers. Every section they complete will equal one picnic lunch. For example, if students complete all four sections, they will earn four days of outside lunch!

Please send the completed sections, CHECKED BY AN ADULT, to school by Friday, April 20. We will celebrate the students’ hard work the week of April 30. As always, thank you for your support!

Dates to remember...
Wednesday, April 4: Progress Reports sent home
Thursday, April 5: Parent Coffee in Art Room 7:30 - 8:15
Thursday, April 5: Awards Assembly in Playroom 8:15
Friday, April 6 - 9: April Break (No School!)
Tuesday, April 10: Chick-fil-A Night
Monday, April 23 - 27: TCAP Testing

Weekly Update and Optional TCAP Practice Opportunity

I hope everyone is enjoying Spring Break!

As you know, TCAP is just around the corner, and we need your help! There is an amazing resource at the link below that we are asking you to complete with your child:
http://www.tn.gov/education/assessment/ach_samplers.shtml
Unfortunately, we do not have the time - or the paper – needed to complete these practice tests during school hours. These practice tests are a GREAT way to have your child prepare for TCAP. The questions are in TCAP format, and there are four sections: reading/language arts, math, science, and social studies. You do not have to print these practice tests. Instead, you can have your child read it online, and answer the questions on notebook paper. However, everything must be checked and signed by an adult! (The answer key is in the document). One of the most important elements of this at home practice, is to review your child's answers, and revisit anything that was incorrect.
Every student who takes the time to do this extra TCAP practice will be handsomely rewarded with picnic lunches! For every section that is completed (there are four), students will enjoy a picnic lunch with the fourth grade teachers. Every section they complete will equal one picnic lunch. For example, if students complete all four sections, they will earn four days of outside lunch!

Please send the completed sections, CHECKED BY AN ADULT, to school by Friday, April 20. We will celebrate the students’ hard work the week of April 30.