Update - Week of April 25th

AIR Testing

Wow!  We have had quite a week and are so proud of our rock-star students!   It has been a hard week beginning with testing each morning followed by a schedule that changed daily.   We were impressed with the mental energy the students put forth and the the strategies we observed -- using paper to plan responses and taking time to check over their work.   We have some great 4th graders!

We have ONE MORE TEST tomorrow (Monday, May 25)--- part 2 of the Social Studies test and then our schedule returns to normal.  Thank you for encouraging your children, feeding them good breakfasts, early bedtimes and getting them to school on time.   All of this helped make for a smooth testing session this year.   

Book Fair Update

Mrs. Burkholder reports that the Spring Scholastic Book Fair was an amazing success, beating the total from last spring by $300.  A BIG thank you to her and the PTO volunteers who helped to make this fair possible.   The online book fair will go on for another week, so you can still purchase books and SLE will get part of the profits from the sales and shipping is free.  To order from the online book fair click HERE . The online fair will be open through April 26th.  

All School Art Fair

Mark your calendar!! Every student from SLE will have an artwork displayed in the Cafeteria on May 4, from 4:30-7 pm.  Free admission.  Please come to see the talented artists at SLE.  Each student will have their artwork displayed in a frame.  The parent may have the option to purchase the frame to take home the student artwork. After the show, if their artwork was not purchased, the students will get their artwork back in class to take home.  Hope to see you at the show!  

Field Day

SLE Field Day is scheduled for Tuesday, May 17.  Volunteers help make this day a success for students.  If you are able to volunteer some time to help out, please return the form sent home in the Friday Folder, or contact Mr. Heagen.

Dress Code Reminder

Just a reminder that flip flops, tank and spaghetti strap tops are against school dress code.  Also, as the air conditioner adjusts to the the changing temperatures outside, note that we can have both warm and cold days in the building.  Some students have found that keeping a sweatshirt or sweater in their backpack or locker helps for these sudden temperature changes.

Welcome 4th Quarter!

Hard to believe we are in the 4th quarter!   So many exciting things happen these last couple months of school.  We will try to outline them all here, but remember to check back for updates as things are added to the calendar.   

Columbia Input Forms

Fourth grade parent input forms for Columbia Intermediate were emailed to you on Friday, April 1st.  Please fill out this form online to help Columbia place your child in a fifth grade class.  If you did not receive the email, you can CLICK HERE to access the online form.

Art to Remember

Art to Remember orders are due TUESDAY, APRIL 5.  If you have misplaced your order form, please contact Mrs. Hoffert.

Etiquette Luncheon

An invitation for the 4th grade Etiquette Luncheon was sent home in the Friday Folder.   The date for the lunch this year is Friday, April 15th.   Students are encouraged to wear their "Sunday Best" that day as they go to complete the etiquette program with this very special dining experience.  

State Testing

Ohio AIR testing is scheduled for April 18-25th this year.  Students will be taking tests in language arts (2 days), math (2 days) and social studies (2 days).   This is an opportunity for students to "show what they know" and of course we want the students to do their best.   Some parents have asked what they can do to help students prepare, and in general it is the same for most testing situations...good night sleep, breakfast, etc.   Academically, please have the students to continue to practice math facts, complete their homework and read and talk about what they read with you.   One challenge students face with these tests is that they will be asked to write an essay on the computer.  A stumbling block is often keyboarding skills.   All 4th grade students have accounts at typing.com.  If there is time at home, please have your child logon and practice their keyboarding skills.   

Panoramic Photo

Lifetouch will be returning to SLE on April 19th to take a very special panoramic photo of the entire 4th grade.  If you would like to order a photo, order forms were sent home in the Friday Folder. 

4th Quarter Goal and Checkbooks

4th Quarter goal for our school-wide behavior goal will again center around homework completion.   We find that this can be challenging for 4th graders as the weather gets warmer and the daylight grows longer.  Managing their homework with other things is essential for getting ready for 5th grade.   This quarter goal is to make it to 7 of the 9 Freaky Friday celebrations which means they have 7 of 9 weeks where all homework is completed and turned in on time.  

We found the checkbook system was very successful last quarter.  Students were excited to cash in their earnings at the grade-level party.   We are again using this system and looking forward to another fun cash-in party in May.  

Field Day

SLE Field Day is scheduled for Tuesday, May 17.  We will be having a school-wide field day this year.  Volunteers help make this day a success for students.   If you are able to volunteer some time to help out, please contact Mr. Heagen.