Mrs. Cerros' 4th grade class
May 2, 2016
Spelling list for My Brother Martin- Test on Thursday, May 5th
stomach
memory
Canada
element
mystery
science
remember
forget
suppose
iron
gravel
difficult
fortune
giant
architect
normal
notify
privilege
cement
yesterday
Challenge Words
ridiculous
syllable
magnificent
asparagus
cinnamon
Red Cross Pillowcase Project
In the emergency shelters opened in days and weeks following Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma, volunteer Red Cross shelter workers began to notice a pattern. Many children entered the shelters carrying pillowcases containing their cherished and basic possessions: a stuffed animal, a special blanket, a favorite book, and, in many cases, not much more. In that chaotic and traumatic situation, an idea was born that has since become known as The Pillowcase Project.
The Disney Pillowcase Project is a preparedness education program for children in grades 3 – 5, which teaches students about personal and family preparedness, local hazards, and basic coping skills. Generally given as a 60 minute presentation by Red Cross volunteers, the program leads students through a “learn, practice, share” framework to engage them in disaster preparedness. Students receive a sturdy pillowcase upon completion of the program in which they are encouraged to build their personal emergency supplies kit. Presentations are customized to focus on a hazard that is important and relevant to the local community.
Information from the Red Cross Pillowcase Project website.
Midwest Plains States
St. Paul, Minnesota
Madison, Wisconsin
Springfield, Illinois
Indianapolis, Indiana
Lansing, Michigan
Columbus, Ohio
Students will need to match the state with the capital and correctly identify each state on a U.S. map. Our test is on THURSDAY, May 5th.
All School Movie Field Trip-Friday, May 6th
We are leaving for our movie field trip by 8:30 on Friday morning. Students are welcomed to wear Sunflower shirts/black or gold. Students must bring a fully disposable lunch as we are picnicking at Heritage Park as long as weather permits.
Dates to Remember
5/2 PTO meeting at Cottonwood at 5:45 p.m.
5/3 Eat Out for Technology at BBQ Shack
5/4 Bike to School Day
5/5 Science & Fine Arts night and Talent Show 6:00 p.m.
5/6 All school field trip to the movie
5/6 End of 4th quarter AR
5/9 Field day
5/11 4th quarter AR water play party
5/12 Quarterly awards celebration 8:05 a.m.
5/18 Market Day - more information to follow
5/19 CES Arizona Night at the Museum
5/20 Last day of school
Email: lisa_cerros@usd368.org
Location: Sunflower Elementary School, East 303rd Street, Paola, KS, United States
Phone: (913)294-8040