Happy May!

Welcome May and all of its business! It is the end of the fourth grade year!

I know this letter comes a little late, but I thought I would tie up the year with some general information.

All students were tested in the computer lab 2 weeks ago. This is called MAP testing and I can compare how the students did from the beginning of the year to the end of the year. I did give the score to your child and spoke to them individual on how they scored. Our class made a tremendous amount of growth in math and reading, with one or two exceptions. These tests typically parallel the AIMS test, which you will probably receive at the beginning of the next year. If you need more information, please let me know.

We had a large donation of field trip money given to my class for field trips and I did take advantage of that. This Wednesday, our last field trip will be the movies at Oro Valley Market Place. You should have received a permission slip to see the movie, African Cats.

I would like to sincerely thank the volunteers of our classroom who helped out with our class. You helped make our class run very smoothly. I appreciate all your time and effort.

This school year was the year of change. At first, students departmentalized (switched classes) and then they stayed with their homeroom teacher. Our report card changed twice this year. All in all, I believe we grew and made academic progress and I am basing that on the MAP test mentioned above.

It is hard to believe this is the end of the year and time to say goodbye to 28 smiling faces that I have come to respect and admire. They each made progress in their own way and it was fun seeing the light bulb come on! I am proud of your children and wish them luck for next year. I will truly miss them!

Have a safe and wonderful summer!
Love, Mrs. Wilson

Important Dates to know:

May 18............Movies at Oro Valley Market Place 9:20-1:30
May 19............Mad Scientist to visit classroom
May 25............Last Day of school (ordering pizza and watching a movie in the
class)
August 1st........Class list will be posted on windown in office for next year.
August 9th........Meet your new teacher day.
August 10th.......First day of school.