Week of April 20-24

Students in Grades 3-8 had the privilege of listening to former MSU basketball player Andre Hutson on Friday morning.  He talked to students about setting goals, working hard, and showing respect to others.  He owns a gym in the Lansing area and is hosting an event on May 18.  You might want to mark this date on your calendar and try to attend.  More information will be coming home about the event as the day gets closer.  Mr. Saylor also has information and can give you more details.

FREE SUMMER MATH PROGRAM
For the second year in a row TenMarks is making their family math program free for the summer months. The TenMarks summer program begins with students taking an assessment. After taking the assessment an individualized program that adapts to his or her specific needs is created for the student. Each student’s summer curriculum is designed to review concepts from the past year, and get introduced to concepts for the year ahead. TenMarks offers real-time feedback to students and their parents. The feedback measures a student's progress toward a standard or goal. Based upon a student's responses to questions the program automatically adjusts to provide more or less of a type of question.

https://www.tenmarks.com/summermath

But, you don't have to wait until summer to practice math skills.  Students will bring home information on Monday about setting up a Parent Account.  That way you'll be able to see the work your student is doing in class and review their progress. You will have a Parent Code and be able to register using your email address and a password you set up.

ARBOR DAY -- FRIDAY, APRIL 24
This Friday is Arbor Day and all of Third Grade will go to Potter Park Zoo for the celebration.  Your child will need to bring a cold lunch for the day.  We will eat in the picnic area at the park.  Please dress for the weather.  Last year, it poured and the festivities went on, despite the rain.  As always, layers are good.

IMPORTANT DATES
Popcorn Day  Friday, April 24
Voyageur Encampment Monday, May 11
Young Author's Day Wednesday, May 13 (New Date!)
M-Step ELA Tuesday and Wednesday, May 19 and 20
Monkey Kingdom at NCG Friday, May 22
Memorial Day, NO SCHOOL Monday, May 25
M-Step Math Wednesday and Thursday, May 27 and 28
Half Day/Last Day Friday, June 5