FIELD TRIP POSTPONED

Due to the heavy amount of rain expected, Tuesday's field trip to downtown Leominster will be rescheduled for Tuesday, May 2. Chaperones have been contacted via e-mail. Students will have a regular day in school on Tuesday, 4/25 and will go on the field trip on May 2. We apologize for the inconvenience but a lot of rain is expected (more than originally though) and much of the trip is outside.

8 3/4 weeks left! So much to do!

Spring vacation is finally nearing an end, and the kids come back to school tomorrow. We have a ton of activities planned this Spring. In addition to MAP and DIBELS testing later this Spring, students will be spending a lot of time in math learning about measurement and geometry. In writing, students will be conducting a research project focusing on an animal of their choosing. Students will be taking notes and writing their own book all about this animal. I expect this project will take several weeks to complete, and I'm hoping for the books to be published before the Poetry Open Mic. This week we are touring Leominster, and will be learning about the ongoings of our government, and how it works. We are visiting the Historical Society, the fire department, the library, and city hall. We will be getting ready for two different shows this spring: the Memorial Day program and a show we will be performing about our country's different heritages for the younger grades. Students will need a total of two white t-shirts. If you are able to donate any extras, that would be greatly appreciated. Information about the needed t-shirts is coming home on Monday. Reminder: The last week to turn in a Books and Beyond sheet is the first week in May!!!

SPRING HAS SPRUNG!

Spring has FINALLY sprung! We have a LOT of activities planned for the next few months. The students will be very busy working on the following activities and lessons:

*Getting ready for the Poetry Open - Mic "Author Showcase" on June 1st
*Preparing for the Memorial Day Show on May 26th
*Field Trip - downtown Leominster walking tour - April 25th
*Field Trip - Southwick Zoo - May 19th

*Learning how to write a 5 paragraph essay
*Creating an "All About Animal" research book
*Learning about our heritage
*Life cycle of the Painted Lady Butterfly
*Biography Buddy in-class project

Reminder - The last day to turn in a sheet for Books and Beyond is May 4th. The ceremony is on June 9th - time forthcoming. Happy Spring!