2013-2014 School Year!

School starts on Tuesday, September 3!  Mark your calendars for Elementary Open House on Thursday, September 5.  For more important dates, check out the 2013-2014 calendar on the Howell Schools website!

Updates from 4th grade 5/17

• Math Unit 12 test is Monday.  We went over review sheet in class today.
• The 4th/5th All Star Football game is today!  
• Spelling Test 27 is Monday.
• FYI—The preschool classes will have the fire truck visit on the 22nd and 23rd.  If you see the fire truck here those days, that is why!  
• We have several end of the year common assessments coming up! Our Math assessment will be Wednesday, May 22.  Science assessment will be Thursday, May 23.  Social Studies assessment will be Friday, May 24.  ELA assessment will be Wednesday, May 29.  We will review for the common assessments in class.
• We are having a few speakers from the community here on Thursday, May 23.  Judge Miriam Cavanaugh, Attorney Ted Stawick, and School Board Member/Firefighter Mike Witt will be speaking to our children about their roles in Michigan Government.  It should be a great morning!    
• There is No School on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.
• Field Day is Tuesday, May 28.  (Rain date May 29)  Make sure to wear sunscreen!
• The Hutchings Showcase is Friday, May 31, at 9:30am.
• Our Fourth Grade Spelling Bee is Wednesday, June 5, at 1:30pm. More information to come.
• The Last Day of School is Thursday, June 6!!  We will have our 4th grade picnic that day.  We will be sending more info about the picnic soon.

Updates 5/3

• Fine Arts was awesome!  Great job 4th graders!! :)
• Spelling Test 25 is Monday. Please remind your child to review their Spelling notes and Words to Learn!
• The Math review sheet is coming home today!  Please make sure your child brings it back Monday completed so we can review!  Unit 11 Test is Wednesday, May 8.
• Our Nature Center Field Trip is Tuesday, May 7. Please make sure your child brings a disposable sack lunch and wears comfortable shoes!  We really wish we could have taken all interested parents, but the Nature Center gave us a chaperone limit.  Thank you for being so supportive!
• Last week of Library is the week of May 13.
• There is No School on Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day.
• Field Day is Tuesday, May 28. (Rain Date 5/28).
• The Hutchings Showcase is Friday, May 31, at 9:30am.  Mrs. Shultz will be sending more info soon!
• Last Day of School is Thursday, June 6! :)

Updates from 4th grade 4/25

The end of the year is quickly approaching!  Please make a note of the following dates:

• Spelling Test 25 is Monday.  Please remind your child to review their Spelling notes and Words to Learn!
• Book Fair is next week!  All classes are browsing on Tuesday and shopping on Friday.
• Fine Arts Festival is on Tuesday, April 30.  Please make sure your child is ready and by their locker at 6:45 pm.  The show will be about a half hour and the Book Fair will be open that evening.  
• The Math review sheet will go home on Friday, May 3.  Unit 11 Test is Wednesday, May 8.
• Our Nature Center Field Trip is Tuesday, May 7.  Please make sure your child brings a disposable sack lunch and wears comfortable shoes.  Your teacher will let you know who will be chaperoning.  Our PTO covered the majority of the cost for this field trip!  Thank you, PTO!
• Last week of Library is the week of May 13.  
• There is No School on Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day.
• Field Day is Tuesday, May 28.  (Rain Date 5/28).
• Last Day of School is Thursday, June 6! :)