May 7, 2010

Weekly Happenings
Math: Students reviewed several algebra concepts and took the unit test. We began
learning about geometric solids.
Reading/Writing: Students read plays and reviewed contractions and homophones.
They also wrote poems using alliteration and onomatopoeia.
Science: Students learned about energy sources and natural resources such as fossil
fuels, air, and water. They have a water lab they need to complete by Monday.
Social Studies: Students are learning about westward expansion.
Other: Students went to see the play Surviving the Applewhites. It was very good.
They represented Blue Heron well both at the play and at the restaurants.

Whiteboard Markers Specialist Schedule

Monday – Dell Lab
Many of the students have Tuesday –Music/ Study Hall
run out of whiteboard Wednesday –Phy Ed / Music
markers. We use these Thursday – HP Lab
almost daily during math Friday – Phy Ed/Library
class and other subjects.
Please ask your child if they
need a new marker.Tests
Upcoming
Due Dates
• Chapter 6 Science Test
• May 3 – April Reading- Calendar
Thursday
(Many are still missing)
• Spelling test on Friday
D.A.R.E. Graduation
Important Dates
Next Friday is D.A.R.E.
Graduation. Parents are
May 11 – Art Adventures
invited to May
attend
13 –if they are
Reading MAP Test
able to make
May it.
14 The
– D.A.R.E. Graduation (2:00)
May 18
graduation ceremony – Art Adventures
will
May 21 – Walk-A-Thon
begin at 2:00 in the
May 24 – Art Adventures
cafeteria. May
Students
26 – Trackwilland
beField Day
presented with their
diplomas and the essay
winners will read their
essays. Congratulations to
Haley! She was selected