Buchanan Gazette

Week of March 29, 2010

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Parent Update Spring Break Homework
What our class needs:
• $1-$3 prizes for the EOG Wall
*Your child must complete the practice
• Pencils math and reading tests that were sent
• Dry Erase Markers home last Wednesday. They are due
on Apr. 6th!!!
I apologize for the quick change in homework assignments last
week. I was shocked when I heard how early my class would
be tested this year. I have full confidence in them and know *Goin’ Green projects
they will do great…but unfortunately, they lack confidence in are due Apr. 9th!!! I
themselves and I want to get them to practice the next few can’t wait to see their
weeks so they can see how much we’ve done academically this
year.
innovative ideas and
presentations.
There is one last objective I have not taught yet in math. On _________________________________________
the back of this sheet you will see both customary and metric
units of measurement. You child will have to know how to Upcoming Events
convert measurements before the EOG’s. We will be working
Mar. 29 Snow make-up day!
on this as soon as they return! I’m sharing this information
with you in case you want to give them a head start before they Mar. 30 Spring Break through Apr. 5th
come back from break. Here is an example of measurement Apr. 9 Report Cards
questions they will have to answer: Apr. 13 Skate Night 6-8 pm
Apr. 13 On-Campus Field Trip
A. Antonio is buying juice for a class party. There are
Apr. 14 Early Release 2:45 pm
fewer than 25 students in his class. If each student
drinks about one pint of juice, how many quarts of Apr. 21 Secretaries’ Day
juice will he need to buy to have enough? About Apr. 21 Early Release 1:15 pm
how many gallons is this? Apr. 23 Spring Fling 6:30-8:30 pm
B. Mice weigh one pound. Cats weigh 8 pounds. On Apr. 23 Class Book Exchange!
one side of the balance scale there are 15 mice and
2 cats. On the other side of the balance scale there Apr. 28 Early Release 2:45 pm
are 4 mice and 3 cats. Explain 2 ways to make the May 10 Week of the EOG’s
balance scale equal on both sides.
C. Mrs. Waltons class check the temperature inside
the classroom. Most of the students are warm YOUR CHILD SHOULD KNOW
without a sweater. What is the temperature most
likely to be in Fahrenheit?
26ºF 51ºF 70ºF 95ºF
THEIR MULTIPLICATION BY NOW.
Have an egg-celent break and enjoy the time spent with family
and friends! IF THEY DO NOT…
NOT…PLEASE
The EOG’s are the week of May CONTINUE WORKING WITH THEM
10th!!! The countdown has begun!
ON THEIR FACTS!!!
There are 27 school days left
before the test!