Weekly Newsletter - April 28 - May 2

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Homework
Read 25 minutes (at least 20 pages) & record on Reading Log
Students must complete at least 60 minutes during the week on DreamBox!
*Conduct, DreamBox & Reading Log will be checked				*sign Conduct sheet, Reading Log & DreamBox log
Tests
	Geometry Assessment			Spelling Test Verb Quiz

The Week Ahead…		Upcoming Events
Math	Geometry & Test Review	Please make sure all Boosterthon Fun Run pledges have been collected & turned in. J *May 5- Famous Alabamian Projects Due *May 7 – LAST DAY of AR *May 6- Math ACT Aspire *May 7- Reading ACT Aspire *May 8- Writing ACT Aspire *May 9- Friday Freeze *May 12-16- Teacher Appreciation Week *May 23- Last day for students
Science	Measurement
Reading	Novel: Mrs. Frisby & the Rats of NIMH
Language	Verb Tense
Writing	Opinion/Persuasive Unit Test Prep Expository Writing
AL History	Introduce Famous Alabamian Projects

Spelling Words
laziest	spiciest	tastiest	farthest	strongest
weakest	brightest	sweetest	smartest	nicest
meanest	simplest	curliest	calmest	narrowest
shallowest	creepiest	loneliest	lightest	latest

State Testing

Dear Parents,

During the next two weeks our students will be engaged in state standardized testing.  We will begin testing promptly at 8:30 each morning. Testing dates are as follows:

·       Tuesday, April 29 – Alabama Science Assessment (5^th grade only)

·       Tuesday, May 6 – ACT Aspire Math

·       Wednesday, May 7  – ACT Aspire Reading

·       Thursday, May 8 – ACT Aspire Writing

Please take note of the Digital Device Policy from the State of Alabama that applies to standardized testing.

The possession of a digital device (including but not limited to cell phones, MP3 players, cameras, or other telecommunication devices capable of capturing or relaying information) is strictly prohibited during the administration of a secure test.  If a student is observed in possession of a digital device during the administration of a secure test then the device will be confiscated.

If a student is observed using a digital device during the administration of a secure test, testing for the student will cease, the device will be confiscated and is subject to search, the student will be dismissed from testing, and the student’s test will be invalidated.

We encourage our students not to bring digital devices to school during the week of testing, but we also understand that many of our students rely on these devices to read books and for communicating with parents before or after school hours.  If your child needs to bring a digital device to school, they must turn the device in to their teacher each morning.  The teacher will place the device in a bin and it will be removed from the classroom during testing.  The device will be kept in a secure location and will be returned to the student after testing concludes for the day.  If the device is in the classroom during testing, it will be confiscated.  Please discuss this state policy with your children and have them leave all digital devices at home during testing if possible.

We are looking forward to a great week of testing.  If you have any questions, please let us know.

Sincerely,

Christy Naylor                                                             Lauren Blake

3rd Grade Counselor                                                   4th and 5th Grade Counselor

christy.naylor@trussvillecityschools.com                   lauren.blake@trussvillecityschools.com

(205) 228-3221                                                           (205) 228-3387

Newsletter for Week of April 21-25

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Homework
Read 25 minutes (at least 20 pages) & record on Reading Log
Students must complete at least 60 minutes during the week on DreamBox!
*Conduct, DreamBox & Reading Log will be checked				*sign Conduct sheet, Reading Log & DreamBox log
Tests
	Decimals Assessment			Spelling Test

The Week Ahead…		Upcoming Events
Math	Decimals & Geometry	Please make sure all Boosterthon Fun Run pledges have been collected & turned in. J *April 25- Friday Freeze *May 6- Math ACT Aspire *May 7- Reading ACT Aspire *May 8- Writing ACT Aspire *May 9- Friday Freeze *May 12-16- Teacher Appreciation Week *May 23- Last day for students
Science	Measurement
Reading	Begin Poetry Unit
Language	Helping Verbs & Verb Tense
Writing	Opinion/Persuasive Unit Complete Class Essay/begin individual essay
AL History	Introduce Famous Alabamian Projects

Spelling Words
tire	match	mine	story	school
bowl	peak	peek	heel	heal
he’ll	rowed	road	rode	waste
waist	grate	great	fair	fare

Vocabulary Words