April 22nd-26th, 2013

Lakewood Heritage Days field trip - Tuesday, May 7th. We will leave the school at 9:15 and return around 2:00 p.m. Due to the extended time of the field trip and in the attempt to keep costs down, we would like parent drivers for the activity.  Cost per student is $8.00, while parent drivers are without a charge.

• Notable person Biography:  Students will choose their famous person from history. They are required to read a book on their notable person and complete research through the Internet and our wireless laptops. Their final project will be our “wax museum” presentation and a written biography, Thursday, May 2nd  at 9:00-9:45 a.m. More information to follow.

Assessment Day: Monday, April 29th. Students will attend school by appointment only. Students only with a testing time will be required to attend on the 29th. Testing takes about one hour. Notes regarding you son/daughters testing requirements will go home Monday, April 22nd.

Early Release Day:  This Wednesday, 24th, 1:10 dismissal.

1.  The Wax Museum and completed biography report deadline is fast approaching, Thursday, May 2nd. Many students are on target with gathering information and working on first drafts of their notable person writing.  Several students need to spend extra time at home with  completing more on-line research and gathering props and costume items.  First drafts will be due on Friday, April 26th.

3.  ALL SCIENCE Students:   Play the following game to reinforce our studies on ecosystems:

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/content/animals/kidscorner/gamesforkids.htm