Updates from 4th grade

Updates for this week:

*Thursday is our first math test covering Unit 1.  Students received their study guide today and should make sure to have it in class tomorrow for reviewing. 

*Students will have a Spelling Test each Monday.  They should review their Words to Learn, Preview Words, and skill for the week to prepare for the test.

*Picture Day is September 26. 

*MEAP testing is October 8-16.  Please avoid scheduling appointments during this time, if possible.  Thank you!

*You may sign up to receive email updates from our blog (http://hutchings4th.blogspot.com).  Simply go to our blog and enter your email in the box on the top left of the page.  This is one of the best ways to keep up with updates from 4th grade!

*You can access math study links on the Howell Schools webpage (under Academics, Elementary Math) or on our 4th grade Blog (http://hutchings4th.blogspot.com).

*If you have not signed up yet for Remind101, you may want to do so.  Information was handed out at Open House.  This allows you to receive text message updates and reminders from your child's teacher.

First Week of School!

It's been a great first week of school and we enjoyed seeing so many of you at Open House!  Please make sure to send your email address to your child's teacher, so we can compile a class email list.  We will be updating this blog regularly, so make sure to check back often!  Have a great weekend! :)

Ms. Bradner (bradnerm@howellschools.com)

Mrs. Burch (burchm@howellschools.com)

Mrs. Palo (paloh@howellschools.com)

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.