PA Trivia Contest

Each year 4th grade does a Pennsylvania Trivia Contest. Our trivia contest is similar to a spelling bee. Today the students received a list of Pennsylvania trivia questions. On May 13th we will hold a classroom competition to narrow it down to the top 10 students in Room 202. On May 26th those students will compete against students from the other 4th grade classrooms. Please encourage your child to spend a little time each day studying the questions.

Animal Reports

Just a reminder that animal reports are due Tuesday, May 3rd. The books seem to be coming along nicely, and I am very excited to see the final results.

Turn Off TV Week

Just a reminder that Keystone is celebrating TV Turnoff Week from April 11 to April 17. I encourage you to have your child participate. Now that the weather is finally getting a bit more spring-like, please encourage your child to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors. Remember that board games are great for rainy days. A favorite that I like to play with my children is Skip-bo. My students love to play Apples to Apples when we have inside recess. Please have your child return the form that was sent home. One winner will be selected per grade level.

Animal Reports

The students are off to a great start with their animal research. We have finished up the research, and now students are working on their rough drafts. The rough drafts are due on Friday, April 15th. Today, I handed out the blank books that students will use to publish their report. The final project is due on May 3rd. I am very anxious to see the final product. The students have really been doing a great job with their research.

Sandwich Book Reports

On Monday, I assigned students a sandwich book report. The students chose their books and have been reading them through out the week. I gave them a packet of directions and sandwich pieces to complete their book report. Book reports are due on January 26. I encourage you to have your child tell you about the book they are reading. You might even want to read a couple of chapters together. Happy reading!

Red Ribbon Week Theme Days

Monday - Rally in Red...Don't be Silly...Don't Use Drugs Day!
Wear red, silly bands, and silly socks

Tuesday - Drugs Will Mix You Up Day!
Wear mismatched clothes and shoes

Wednesday - Shade Out Drugs Day!
Wear hats and sunglasses

Thursday - Drugs Will Make You Crazy!
Wear crazy hair

Friday - Team Up Against Drugs Day!
Wear a team shirt or jersey

Walk at School Day

Walk at School Day has been rescheduled for Friday, October 8th. We will head over to the track after announcements to walk some laps. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.