Mrs. Ross' Writing and Science
April 11, 2016
Science - Environments
Students have begun their environments unit of study. Last week we focused on specialized structures of plants and animals. This week's focus will be on food chains which will include dissecting an owl pellet. Weather permitting, we will go outside and note details about the pond, prairie (really missing that prairie grass about now!!), and forest ecosystems on our grounds.
Writing - Feature Articles
Feature Articles are on hold right now in order for the students to prepare and take the MAP tests. The plan is to continue the unit once testing is completed.
ELA MAP Testing
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
April 13- 15 beginning at 9:30.
Encore schedules and lunch times will remain the same during testing.
McTeacher Night - Thursday
This Thursday, April 14, will be McTeacher Night at the North Oak location. Mrs. Buckley and I will be included in the staff members working the 7-8pm shift. We look forward to seeing you there!
Take Your Child to Work Day - April 28
There will be NO SCHOOL on Thursday, April 28 in order to accommodate all the families that want their child to participate in Take Your Child to Work Day.
Spring F&P Testing
This week, I will begin the last round of assessing your student's reading level for 4th grade. I will be assessing all the students in the class. The expectation is that each student should be reading at a level U. If your student is above that level, I will stop assessing at a level W in order to give the 5th grade teachers levels to assess. I am looking forward to sharing their reading progress with them!!
Mrs. Ross
Email: christie.ross@nkcschools.org
Location: 3000 NE 108th St., KCMO 64156
Phone: (816)321-6039