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I hope everyone had a great weekend and enjoyed the cooler weather and rain!  We started the week by taking the first portion of the AZMerit Reading and Math tests.  The class did a great job and we will finish part two tomorrow.  Please be sure that your child is well-rested and has a healthy breakfast so they are fueled and ready to test in the morning.

Math: On Wednesday we will begin reviewing data analysis, and will be having math groups! Our test over this unit will be on Friday morning.  

Writing/Grammar:  We were not able to conclude our review of noun jobs last week, so this week we will review the noun jobs and take a short quiz on Thursday.

Literature: We have been enjoying reading Across Five Aprils and connecting the book to our unit in History.  We are doing most of our reading in class and are keeping track of vocabulary in our journals.

Science:  We began our unit on animal cells this today.  We will be completing a poster in class and will need old (school-appropriate!) magazines.  If you have some you can donate, please begin sending these in tomorrow.

History:  This week we are studying the causes of the Civil War, specifically economic differences between the North and South.  Students should be keeping track of their vocabulary in their foldable.

Important Dates:

• Monday, April 12 and Tuesday April 13: .AZMerit Testing Math and Reading Monday
• Friday, April 15: Half Day, 12:00 Dismissal
• Friday, April 22: Fine Arts and French Night
• Friday, April 29: No School!

Wish List

We need Kleenex and old magazines!