April 8-12

Updates: 

- Math STAAR - Tuesday, April 9

- Reading STAAR - Wednesday, April 10

- Due to testing, visitors/volunteers will not be allowed on campus on Tuesday or Wednesday

·     - Please be sure to get lots of rest and a healthy breakfast prior to testing

·     - Each test may last up to 4 hours - I suggest packing an extra snack or two, but please make sure these are "CLEAN" and "quiet" so that we don't mess up our test documents or disturb others.

·      - Students may read after testing - be sure to have a good book ready to keep you busy until the entire grade level completes the day's testing

·      -  Field Trip to the Menil Collection - April 12

·      - Please be sure to wear your grey 5th grade class shirt!!!

·      -  Spring Holiday - April 19

Monday - Final review of math and reading strategies for testing taking, and small groups will address any last minute content concerns.

Tuesday & Wednesday - Testing 8am - 12pm. Lunch, ancillary, and recess will follow.

Thursday - We will begin a life science project involving research of various biomes and the adaptations that help organisms thrive there.

Friday – Menil Field Trip 8-12 and the rest of the day will be fully dedicated to working on the science project and exhibition papers' revising and editing. We will not have a POD, quizlet, or spelling quiz this week.