Ross / Ellis Weekly Newsletter
April 5, 2019
"Imagination will often carry us to worlds that never were. But without it we go nowhere."
4th Grade Leadership Video
(Please note: due to copyright restrictions the original song had to be replaced with what is currently on the video in order for us to share.)
Grandfather Mountain Trip - Permission Forms in Friday Folders Today
Also, your child will need to have a disposable lunch (no lunch boxes please) on the day of the trip. You have the option to send a lunch from home, or order a bag lunch from the cafeteria. There is a separate "Lunch Order Form" all students must complete to indicate your child's lunch choice. These forms are due from all students no later than Thursday, April 18th.
If you are interested in chaperoning this trip, let Mr. Ross or Ms. Ellis know as soon as possible. Please be sure you have an updated background check on file at Blackburn.
Finally, if you are interested in sponsoring a student other than your own to attend this trip, please contact Mr. Ross or Ms. Ellis.
We look forward to this fun trip!
What Will We Be Learning This Week?
Math
We have completed our Decimal Unit, but will continue to review those concepts. Next week we will begin a unit on Geometry. We will be learning about different types of angles, lines, line segments and rays.
Science
We have completed our Rocks and Mineral Unit. This was definitely a class favorite! Next week, students will be learning about the Phases of the Moon. We will be going on a Virtual Field Trip to the Moon on Friday!
Language Arts
While we are reading the book we will focus on text features, such as captions, charts, and headings, and cause and effect relationships.
Social Studies
Odds & Ends
CCS STEM Summer Camp
Secure Volunteer Link
Upcoming Events
Monday, April 8th - Ms. Ellis' Birthday!!!
Monday, April 8th - STEM Night for Blackburn Families (More information to come)
Tuesday, April 9th - Success Celebration
Thursday, April 18th - Recycling Play at Maiden High School
Monday, April 15 - Wednesday, May 1st - 4th Grade Butter Braid Fundraiser for Haw River Trip
Friday, April 19th - NO SCHOOL - HOLIDAY
Monday, April 22nd - Friday April 26th - NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK
Thursday, May 9th - 4th Grade to Grandfather Mountain
Thursday, May 9th - Progress Reports
Friday, May 10th - Haw River Dance (note: time to be determined)
Wednesday, May 29th - EOG Reading
Thursday, May 30 - EOG Math
Friday, June 1 - EOG Science (5th Grade only)
Monday, June 10th - AWARDS DAY
- 8:00 am - Kindergarten Showcase
- 10:00 am - 1st and 2nd Grade Awards
- 12:00 pm - 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Awards
- 6:30 pm - 6th Grade Awards