Friday, May 11, 2012

May 7-11

After this week, your child will have...
  • Explored the three states of matter
  • Observed how molecules move in hot and cold liquids
  • Used a balance scale to measure the mass of objects
  • Studied customary units of measurement
  • Identified homophones and illustrated their meanings (Van Maren)
  • Wrote and illustrated a Tall Tale (Cowan)
  • Read about the first Americans (Van Maren)
  • Discussed similarities and differences among early Native Americans in our country (Van Maren)
  • Participated in a book swap
Lower School Book Swap!


Observing molecules in liquids.
Next week your child will...
  • Participate in a buddy activity!
  • Explore and measure the volume of liquids using a graduated cylinder
  • Observe the densities of different liquids
  • Learn about early historical events in America (Van Maren)
  • Explore metric units of measurement
  • Share Tall Tales with preschool buddies (Cowan)
  • Review concepts learned in grammar all year long
Mark your calendar: 
  • Friday May 18th:  Spirit Day!
  • Tuesday May 22nd:  Field Day!
  • Thursday May 24th:  Last Day of School
Other News:
  • For our end of the year celebration, the  third, fourth and fifth grades will be walking to Southmoreland Park on Thursday,  May 24.  We will leave the school at 11:30 and return to school by 2 PM. 
  • Measuring mass is a blast!




    Here's to another successful week!  The end is near!
    Mrs. Cowan and Mrs. Van Maren


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