Reading under the Stars

Parents: A letter was sent home in the Monday folders about "reading under the stars" summer challenge. Scholars received their own login and password. Scholars read, log minutes to earn prizes and compete against peers and fellow students in other schools. Please look at the following website for more information. If you would like me to send another paper home, let me know. Just a thought "if your child is reading, why not have fun doing it and earn prizes". Thank you for registering. The program starts May 5th and ends September 5th! KEEP READING OVER THE SUMMER!!! LET'S SEE HOW MANY MINUTES RISING 5TH GRADERS CAN READ! YOU CAN PARTICIPATE EVEN IF YOU ARE MOVING!

http://www.scholastic.com/ups/campaigns/src-2014

Scholastic Book Orders

If you would like to make an online purchase for Scholastic Book Clubs, please do so. I will be sending the last online order at the end of this week. This will allow for the shipment of books to be here before the last day of school. Thank you to all parents who ordered. It has helped to build our classroom libraries and add more books students enjoy!

REMINDER -- FIELD TRIP MONEY

Scholars are scheduled to take a field trip to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington DC on Friday, May 23, 2014.  The cost of the trip is $25 per student.  THE LAST DAY TO PAY IS TOMORROW, THURSDAY MAY 15TH!

Thank you to all parents for making our "teacher appreciation week" special. We appreciate it! It is a pleasure to have taught your child.

Just A Reminder

This month Fourth Grade Scholars will be reading Gulliver's Travels.   Scholars will use this novel as their independent AND homework reading selection.  The current reading assignment is Part I:  Chapters 7&*  Along with the assigned reading, Scholars will complete a book club discussion sheet that needs to be completed prior to book club meetings.  Book club meetings will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays.  Discussion sheets not completed in class need to be completed as homework. Scholars will be assessed on "Preparation" and "Participation."   If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Carter. 

Gulliver's Travels

This month Fourth Grade Scholars will be reading Gulliver's Travels.   Scholars will use this novel as their independent AND homework reading selection.  The current reading assignment is Part I:  Chapters 3 & 4.  Along with the assigned reading, Scholars will complete a book club discussion sheet that needs to be completed prior to book club meetings.  Book club meetings will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays.  Discussion sheets not completed in class need to be completed as homework. Scholars will be assessed on "Preparation" and "Participation."   If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Carter. 

Friendly Reminder!

The April Reading Log is due Thursday, May 1.