1. Important Dates Field Trip Topics this Month Math – Topic 15:
We are very excited for our field trip to Bayshore Waterfront Park (Sandy Hook) on May 10th! Students will be going on a nature walk, participating in a seining demonstration, and learning about estuaries and other ecosystems from a naturalist! A reminder form with more information about what students should wear and bring to the trip will be sent home a few days prior to the trip! Permission slips and money are due by May 1st! Can’t wait! Please me with any questions!
Topics this Month
Math – Topic 15:
2D Shapes & Topic 16: Perimeter
Reading – Charlotte’s Web Novel Study, Context Clues, Story Elements
PARCC
Students did a fantastic job with giving their best and keeping a positive attitude during PARCC last week! I am so proud of all of their hard work and determination!
World Cup Soccer
World Cup Soccer is coming up on Friday, May 18th! Please remind students to bring their Oak Tree shirts (coming soon from the PTA), sneakers, suntan lotion, water, & great sportsmanship for a fun afternoon outside!
Donations / STEM
Students have been doing such a great job with STEM activities this year. I love watching how creative and innovative they can be to problem solve. We are need of materials for some fun end
of the year activities!
Please see attached
Sheet for some
Suggestions. Thank you
so much for your help!!
Writing – Finish Opinion Writing, Narrative Writing
Spelling – New words given on Mondays & students tested on Fridays. 2 Activities & glue due Fridays
Science – Forces & Motion, Traits & Life Cycles of Plants & Animals
Social Studies – Inventors / Shark Tank Activity
Health – Wrap up Body Systems, Nutrition
Important Dates
May 2nd – Mindfulness Matters Day
May 3rd – Book Talk with Monroe Librarian
May 4th – ½ Day for Students – PTA Snack Sale
May 7th – Principal Reads Assembly
May 9th – Flower Sale
May 10th – Field Trip to Sandy Hook
May 16th – Environmobile (Rain Date!)
May 18th – World Cup Soccer
May 22nd – Falcon Leadership Award Ceremony
May 28th – School Closed – Memorial Day!