Dear Parents,
We've almost finished administering the ERB tests. Results are generally available in early June. Steve Lorenz will send out a note when the results are in and you will be invited to schedule an appointment to review your child's scores. We follow this protocol because the scores require some explanation and interpretation.
In history, students have nearly finished drawing maps of Greece. In the weeks to come, each student will color his or her map to highlight the extent of the Athenian Empire. Concurrently, students will be learning about Greek history and culture and reading and interpreting myths.
In language arts, students are busy corresponding with second grade students and sharing thoughts about Romeo and Juliet. Here is one note to a second grader.
"Oh Cupid, Thy arrow hast not missed! More and more each day my love for Romeo grows. How many arrows hast thou shot? Thou wilt spoil me! Oh, but tell me of Romeo! Is he too spoiled? Oh, let me see him once more before he flees! Alas, he flees without a good bye. Myt heart aches for him. Thou hast punctured it one too many times. Romeo, Romeo! Send my love to him on a soaring arrow. Love, Juliet"
We'll begin rehearsal on April 23. Please support your child in memorizing lines during this next two week period.
In science, we're about to investigate the heart and cardiovascular system. Each student will measure his or her heart rate on a treadmill and we'll graph the results. On Friday of next week, well dissect pig hearts!
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
I've decided NOT to schedule a trip to Mt. Washington because the entire class could not participate. Instead, I've made a reservation to go rafting on the Deerfield River. I've scheduled the trip for Friday, May 25. Please feel invited to come along. If you would like to join us, follow the link to Zoar Outdoor and make a reservation to join the Grammar School. Adult participants pay $68. Lunch and wet suits are included.
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