What a Busy Week!!

THE KIDS ROCKED THIS WEEK.  They worked so hard and I was so proud of them.  We will continue this heavy review all next week.  Look for The simple Machines Review Pack and the Ecosystems review pack on Monday.  These are fabulous study guides as are the flashcards from all of our science units.  I am very happy with the progress being made by the children in science.  The Science EOG is all about knowing the vocabulary and the kids seem dedicated to studying them.  Please encourage this.  They will be bringing home the science book and flashcards every night.  If they are not, it's time for a little tough love if you get my drift.

There will be another math packet coming home on Tuesday and it will be due the next Tuesday.  Doing it over a week period gives you flexibility on when you want to do it.  It is important!!!  This weeks packet was on higher level thinking skills.  Next week we will work on word problems in our homework packets. 

The last Scholastic book order is due on Thursday the fifth.  There are many great books for you to order so your child will have a wide variety to read over the summer. 

Make sure you are making your child read every night.  I just had the third nine week challenge goal party tonight-a dinner at Bigt Mike's Restaurant.  9 children made this.  I'm talking, some kids had 45 or more points.  This is my dedicated reading group.  The next AR challenge is on Sat. June 4 at Smith Mountain Lake for a day of swimming, boating, and eating.  We will be visiting my parents home for the day.  This will only be the third class that I have taken to my parents home so they know it is an honor.  More information will be coming home about that soon.

END OF YEAR POOL PARTY!!! Mrs. Watkins and I have reserved the Lynrock pool for Friday night June 10.  We have the pool from 7-9.  We will be having a hotdog cookout for the kids along with some great swimming.  Parents are invited too!!!  To keep the numbers low though we will only be letting the children and siblings to come.  No cousins, friends or neighbors.  This is a special night for our kids to celebrate a great year.  Mrs. Watkins and I both agree that this has been the best year we've had in a long time and we want to show our appreciation and love. 

Have a great weekend and remember to study, read, relax, exercise and enjoy life to the fullest.