Noticias de la Semana
April 4 - 8, 2016
Academic Update
Literacy: There are some item samplers that are available for our use on the Chrome Books here at school. We will be working on these samplers to help students become familiar with the tools available to them during MCA testing as well as reviewing test taking strategies. Some students may have already been exposed to the item samplers in Genius Hour. This is a great opportunity for them to teach other students how to use the available tools!
Intercambios: Yes!! We are finally on one of my favorite units in social studies........ancient Egypt!! We'll be spending the next 8 days or so discussing daily life, pyramids, pharaohs (King Tut), mummies, the Nile River. So fascinating!
Spelling: Instead of a spelling list, we'll be reviewing some vocabulary words that could show up on the MCA tests. I'll attach the list of words to the e-mail. You are not required to practice these at home! It's more of an FYI type of thing. However, if you would like to review them at home, feel free to do so!
Week at a Glance
Tuesday: Genius Hour Reading
Wednesday:
Thursday: library checkout
Friday: Photo Club
NFSI Movie Night @ 6:00 p.m. (We're showing Inside Out!!)
Dates to Remember
Wednesday/Thursday, April 13th and 14th - Reading MCA (9:40 - 11:00 both days)
Wednesday/Thursday, April 20th and 21st - Math MCA (9:40 - 11:00 both days)
Saturday, April 16th - Fiesta! You can still get your tickets at www.nfsiptso.org
Website of the Week
This is a link from one of my favorite resources websites! It has several external links to practice test taking strategies in literacy and math. The external links through this one also offer a good review of concepts learned throughout the school year!
Headphones for the MCA tests
MCA Letter!
Dear Parents (and family members),
As you know, our students will be taking the very important Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments (MCAs) next week. When I think about how much they have had to learn in third grade, I’m very proud of the effort and dedication so many of them have put forth.
As parents, you have been a very important and very powerful influence on how your child has progressed. For this reason, I am asking that you (and even other members of your family) take a few minutes to write a short letter of support and encouragement to your child. He or she will read it just before the testing begins.
After the message is written, please place it in an envelope and seal it. If you need an envelope or paper let me know and I will send some home with your child. Please keep this confidential! I will collect the envelopes as they are returned. Your child will unseal the envelope and, as previously stated, read your message(s) before beginning the first test. Then, he or she will be able to refer to it each morning before our testing sessions begin. Your encouraging words will help your son or daughter stay confident and positive each day!
You may write your own personal message, or if you prefer, you may use any of these phrases in your brief message.
- Have confidence in yourself!
- Believe in yourself!
- I’m so proud of you!
- Take your time. Don’t give up.
- We know you can do a good job when you really try!
- You’ve studied hard all year, so you should do well!
- We believe in you!
- We know you can do this!
- Be relaxed. Stay calm.
- Be confident in your own abilities!
As always, thank you for your continued support!
These letters are due next Tuesday, April 12th! Our first testing date is Wednesday, April 13th.
Monday Smile :-)
Nuevas Fronteras Spanish Immersion
Email: mkochman@sowashco.org
Website: nfsi.sowashco.org
Location: 7830 80th Street South, Cottage Grove, MN, United States
Phone: (651) 425 - 3800
Twitter: @NFSIat833