Mrs. Koontz's Newsletter
March 6, 2017
Important Notes
Here are a few important reminders:
- If your child will go home a different way than usual, you will need to write a note. If I do not have a note saying they will go home a different way, I will send them home their normal way.
- Please, please make sure your child has a supply of pencils, paper, and a dry erase marker (black works best).
- Please remember, our day starts at 7:30. Students switch classes at 7:50. Every minute of our day is precious. Thank you.
Social Studies Notes
We have finished our study of the people of North Carolina. We will now move onto North Carolina's government. This will be one of our bigger units as we will learn about the three branches of North Carolina's government and the role each branch plays. We will also learn about county and local governments as well. We will have a few guest speakers come and talk about their role in government.
Science Notes
We finished our unit on light energy. We are now starting our next big unit, plant and animal adaptations. In this unit, we will explore how plants and animals use a variety of techniques to adapt to their specific environment. We will also learn about how plants and animals have changed over time to adapt to their environment. We will finish this unit learning about instincts, reflexes, and adaptations humans make to better adapt to their environment.
Field Trip Reminder
The fourth grade classes will take a field trip to Reed Gold Mine in Midland, NC on May 9. The cost is $35.00.m So far, I have only received half of the permission slips and money. The money and signed permission slip are due by Wednesday, April 12. If these items are not turned in by that date, your child will not be able to go as we need to put a final count into the county, bus company, and Reed Gold Mine. If you are unable to send the $35.00, please let me know privately and as soon as possible. We do have all of the chaperone spots we are permitted filled, so we do not need chaperones. Thank you for your assistance.
Important Dates!!!
March 13 - School board meeting
March 24 - Early release day (11:30)
March 29 - End of grading period
Contact Me!
Here are some ways to contact me throughout the day. Remember, I will not get phone messages until after school.
Email: tkoontz@ncmcs.org
Website: www.ncmcs.org/sfles
Location: Sandhills Farm Life Elementary, Farm Life School Road, Carthage, NC, United States
Phone: (910) 949-2501