Week of March 25th

REMINDER:  Dismissal tomorrow is at 11:30.  There is NO afterschool.

The homework I assigned today is due after vacation.

There was a letter from Mrs. Rao and me detailing practice test work to do over break.  What I suggested to the children is that after they do one part, they use the review books to look up any questions they had, or lessons they were unsure of.  That way they can see if it will help on the second one.

I also gave them a set of vocabulary flashcards for math. These words are key to understanding the questions. They should finish making the cards and STUDY the words!

If you have any questions, feel free to email me.

Note re: SS test.  Yes, it's cancelled.
With all the stress over the Science Fair and test prep and vacation, it seems cruel to add another test in there, so I'll just count the practice one they did. Now if anyone is disappointed and wants the test, I'll be happy to accommodate individuals. ;)


This is the letter -

The children are bringing home their Ready ELA and Math Test Practice books.  Their homework assignment to be completed during spring break is to complete Practice tests 2 & 3 in both books. Please have your child work at a table, in a quiet setting free from distractions, and have the following tools available:

• Timer
• 2 sharpened pencils
• Highlighter
• Ruler
• Protractor (we included a paper one)
• Bubble sheet ELA p. 107 Math p. 121
• Math testing Notebook

Please administer each test separately and follow timed schedule:

ELA:

Practice Test 2 Book 1       60 Mins.           Pages 37- 56
Practice Test 2 Book 2       60 Mins            Pages 57- 64
Practice Test 2 Book 3       60 Mins            Pages 65 – 72

Practice Test 3 Book 1       60 Mins            Pages 73 – 90
Practice Test 3 Book 2       60 Mins            Pages 91 – 98
Practice Test 3 Book 3       60 Mins            Pages 99 – 105

Math:

Practice Test 2 Book 1       60 Mins.           Pages 39- 53
Practice Test 2 Book 2       60 Mins            Pages 54- 67
Practice Test 2 Book 3       60 Mins            Pages 68 – 79

Practice Test 3 Book 1       60 Mins            Pages 80 – 94
Practice Test 3 Book 2       60 Mins            Pages 95 – 109
Practice Test 3 Book 3       60 Mins            Pages 110 – 119


REMEMBER to have your index cards and glue sticks/scissors with you tomorrow.
We are working in the Test Prep Ready NYCC:

Tonight's homework -

Math - pages 119 - 125.  It says do with a group, but this is all work we have done before, so just write out the answers on your own in the back half of the notebook.

ELA - pages 159 - 168. Read carefully!!!! You don't have to write everything out. Just write out the answers.  Do it in the front half of the notebook I gave you.

Parents - I sent home the COACH books to those who ordered. You can feel free to have your child work on any part of it you wish (alone or with you or the tutor).  The children did a practice test today so I will send home individualized suggestions for practice.I will be happy to check any work if you like.