Grady Gazette
April 8, 2016
PARCC Testing
This past week we have been participating in the PARCC testing. We will finish with the last session on Wednesday, April 12th. The students have been working very hard to complete these challenging and lengthy tests. We will resume our regular schedule on Thursday, April 13th. Thanks for preparing your students for the testing by having them eat a good breakfast and getting plenty of sleep.
The Middle Ages
We have started reading and writing about the middle ages. The students seemed to know a lot about this subject before we even started! We will discuss the feudal system, castles, knights, and the Bubonic Plague. Students will research and write about what they have learned by completing a project book and a poster. This past week we read about King Arthur and the Vikings.
Math
We will continue to learn about fractions and decimals. The students are getting so much better at simplifying fractions. Please have your child continue to practice their multiplication facts. I know life gets very busy but five minutes a day is enough time for students to continue to practice and maintain the memorization of their math facts.
Community Service
The PTC has asked fourth graders to complete a service project by cleaning up the community. Weather permitting our current plan is to complete this project on Friday, April 15th.
Medieval Times
On April 29th the fourth grade will travel to Medieval Times for our field trip. This is a culminating activity for our medieval unit. The trip is a fun and educational journey back to the middle ages. A letter and permission slip was sent home this week with the students.
Linda Grady
Email: lgrady@amboy.net
Website: amboy.net
Location: 30 East Provost Street, Amboy, IL, United States
Phone: 815-883-1100