Mrs. Givens' 4th Grade
A Digital Newsletter to Keep you in the Loop
April Showers Bring May Flowers
Keeping our fingers crossed as we have not missed any recess due to rain! That makes for happy kids and happy teachers when we can get outside and move around. We have a lot of events coming up, so HANG ON TIGHT!
April 11 - 15 and upcoming events
4th grade MAP Testing Starts Tuesday, April 19th!
We have received our testing schedule from Mrs. Young. All 4th graders will test on:
- Tuesday, April 19th 10:30-12:00 English Language Arts Session 1
- Wednesday, April 20th - 10:30-12:00 English Language Arts Sessions 2/3
- Tuesday, April 26th - 9:00-11:00 Math Sessions 1/2
THINGS TO REMEMBER:
- Get plenty of sleep the night before
- Arrive at school on time
- Eat a good breakfast (hey, we happen to serve one here each morning)
FIELD TRIPS and LOTS of THEM!
I always love this time of year, we are wrapping up our learning and taking it out into the field. Our students have several trips in their future. Permission slips will come home as we get closer to each event.
- Wednesday, April 27th - Springfield Cardinal Game
Students may bring a sack lunch from home or be served a sack lunch from the ballpark (Hot Dog, Apple, Juice Box). Students will want to bring a hat, sunscreen and a towel to sit on as we will be in the grass outfield.
- Friday, April 29th - Wilson's Creek National Battlefield
Students will need a sack lunch from home or can be provided a sack lunch from our cafeteria. They will need to dress comfortably and wear tennis shoes!
- Thursday, May 12th - Nathaniel Boone's Homestead - Ash Grove, MO
Teachers Can't Do it Without Great Parents!
If you happen to run into Mr. Welch be sure and tell him thank you!
WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Book Fair Week Monday, April 11 through Friday, April 15
Career Fair on Tuesday, April 12
STUCO Spirit Day on Thursday, April 14
Literacy Celebration Night on Thursday, April 14 -5:00 - 6:30
NO SCHOOL on Friday, April 15
LOOKING AHEAD
District Teacher Appreciation Banquet on Monday, April 18 (6:30 pm)
4th Grade English Language Arts MAP Test 10:30-12:00
5th Grade to SGF Cardinals on Tuesday, April 19
4th Grade English Language Arts MAP Test 10:30-12:00
Kdg & 1st Grade to Art Museum on Wednesday, April 20
Special Guest Speaker during 4th & 5th Library on Friday, April 22
2nd/3rd grade to Wonders of Wildlife on Friday April 22
Pre-K Story Time on Monday, April 25
4th Grade Math MAP Test on Tuesday, April 26th 9:00-11:00
4th Grade to Springfield Cardinals, Wednesday, April 27th
4th Grade to Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, Friday, April 29th
How to find us out in the world.
Email: jlgivens@spsmail.org
Website: http://delaware.spsk12.org/pages/Delaware
Location: 1505 S Delaware Ave, Springfield, MO, United States
Phone: 417-523-3700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009009079098
Twitter: @DelawareGivens