This Week in LL38....

      Last week was a busy week in fourth grade, but this week will certainly be busier!!  We are in the middle of working on a few projects that the kids are excited about!  We have MCAS testing on Monday and Tuesday this week.  Also, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday are 1/2 days.  We will also be going to the Scholastic Book Fair on Wednesday and Friday this week.  Phew!

Parent-Teacher Conferences
  Thanks to those of you have signed up for a conference time.  Conferences are on Thursday and Friday this week.  I am pretty sure that parents aren't able to sign up for conferences on the website from this point forward, but I can add your name if you let me know the day/time that works best for you.
     I sent a Conference Questionnaire home with your child last week.  I am attaching a copy below as well.  If you could get those in to me by Tuesday, that would help me plan for our meeting and make the most of our 10 minute time block!  If you would rather email me your answers/thoughts, feel free to do that as well.
                                                                                                                                      March 2016

Dear Parents/Guardians,

I thought it would be helpful to get some information from you before we have our conference next week.  By your child’s conference you will have received your child’s report card, so this conference allows us to have a discussion about what we all see happening right now and where we need to strengthen your child’s academic and social skills. With that in mind, please answer these questions as best you can and return it to school by Tuesday, April 5th so that we’re all ready to discuss your child in a timely manner.

          1. What strengths/improvements do you see your child showing?

          2. What weaknesses do you see your child still needing to work on?

3. What social concerns do you have for your child?

4. What other topics would you like us to discuss?

Sincerely,

                                                                                                                       Mrs. Lewis 

Math Workshop

     The kids took a Mid-Module Assessment last week.  I am going to be sharing the assessment with the students this week, and then they will be sent home for you to go over and review with your child.  As usual, please sign the bottom portion and send it back to school with your child.  You can keep the assessment at home.
     We are continuing to work on adding and subtracting mixed numbers  and improper fractions.  We are also working on solving word problems with fractions.

I hope everyone has a great week.  I look forward to meeting with many of you at conferences later this week.