This week the fourth grade:

• Went to Jefferson City!
• Took practice tests for the ERB
• Learned to add and subtract improper fractions and mixed numbers
• Continued to study adverbs
• Took a 50 states and capitals pre-test
• Began writing poetry

Next week the fourth grade will:

• Take the ERB Test.  The test will take place Monday through Thursday morning, please make sure to get your child here on time.
• Add and subtract mixed numbers
• Continue writing poems
• Study and experiment with matter
• Identify and use adverbs in writing
• Study the 50 states and capitals

 Upcoming dates:

• 4/14-4/17- ERB Standardized Testing Dates 
• 4/18- No School, Good Friday
•  4/24-50 States and capitals test
• 4/24- Spring Showcase at 7:00
• 4/25, 5/2, and 5/9- Fourth quarter book club dates
• 4/30- Grandparents Day 
• 5/2- ALL STUDENTS MUST BRING A LUNCH FROM HOME, the cafeteria will be closed due to the 50th Anniversary Celebration
• 5/9- ROAD RALLY, 9:30 in the gym 

Other Important Information:

Technology and Your Child Presentation for

·           4^th – 8^th grade parents, Tuesday, May 6^th, 6:30 PM.  

 During this events Drs. Kevin and Natasha Burgert will address the challenges of parenting in the online space.  They will describe sites commonly used by our children, discuss health consequences that arise from unrestricted or unmonitored internet use and finally, suggest practical ways to guide and monitor your child's online life. 

 This presentation was so successful at one of our other independent Kansas City schools that we wanted to make sure it was available for our parents.  Please mark your calendar for one or both of these dates and plan to attend.  It’s important for you and your child.

 If you plan to attend, email Linda van Thullenar at Lvan@speds.org so we can make the necessary seating arrangements.

Sun Safety and Healthy Nutrition – Re-Scheduled for Monday, April 28th, 4:30 PM

 St. Paul’s ECC parent and pediatric dermatologist, Amy Nopper, will provide helpful information about how we can protect our children from the damaging effects of the sun and still be able to enjoy outdoor activities.

Protective and attractive hats with the St. Paul’s logo will be on display for purchase.

Margo Humenczuk, a pediatric nutritionist, from Children’s Mercy Hospital will also be here to share nutrition information and resources to help our students develop lifelong healthy eating habits.

Head into Summer armed with information and solutions for keeping ourselves and our children healthy and safe. If you plan to attend, email Linda van Thullenar at Lvan@speds.org so we can make the necessary seating arrangements.