401 News: April 4th Edition

April Announcements:

Spelling Bee! Congratulations to Daniel and Samuel for being a super speller. Daniel stepped in at the last minute to replace Cynthia. Thanks Hero Dan! Dan to the Rescue! Great job to all students who participated in the class bee and the school-wide Spelling Bee.

It’s not too late. Check out the Scripps National Spelling Bee words on the Internet web site to practice for next year. Link onto from our blog. Practice, practice, practice and don’t forget to include Latin root words!

Don’t be too sad, but Miss Lou was asked to score the District Writing Assessments on April 15th & 16th. I will do my best to give you all fours! Shhh! (Just kidding, but I’m sure you all did very well.)

Last Week’s Spotlight: Johanan
This Week’s Spotlight: Bryan (Congrats on Nationals in Pleasanton!)

Room 401 Track still meets at 8 o’clock in the morning, so don’t forget. Invite students from other class to join us! Again, a BIG group of 13 students (plus one parent and one sibling) showed up and to run laps around the school.Thank you 401 Track.

401 T-Shirts will arrive (hopefully) next week. Our slogan is “You Can’t Catch Me!” All athletes will be receiving one to wear each Friday morning. We are asking for $10 donations from anyone. Non-athletes can also have a shirt for a mere $10 fee.

Athletes of the Week: Daniel, Felix, Teresa, Osi, Andrew T, Charlotte, Alyssa, Jake, Deborah, Jordan, Johanan, Kevin, Amanda (& Andrew!)

Remember the STAR Test will be the last week of April. Please be here!

2008 STAR Testing Schedule

Mon. 4/28 Math I (10:30-12:10)
Tues. 4/29 Math II (10:30-12:10)
Wed. 4/30 ELA I (12:55-2:55)

Mon. 5/5 ELA II (10:30-12:10)
Tues. 5/6 Science I (10:30-12:10)
Wed. 5/7 Science II (12:55-2:55)

Science: Chapter D8 will be on Tues. Study over the weekend!

Literature Circle: Each group will be reading a different story for this month. Please work cooperatively together and come up with fascinating questions to challenge your mates!

Math: Chapter 16 Test on Monday! Do you know the difference between a improper fracation and a mixed fraction? Give me three examples to test yourself:

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Dates to Remember:

‡ Monday, April 7
* Spelling Pre-Test #27

‡ Tuesday, April 8
*P.E. (1:55-2:55)

‡ Wednesday, April 9
*Computer (10:30-11:20)
*Geography Country Cap Quiz 10!

‡ Thursday, April 10
*Science with Mr. D (9:30-10:20)
*Math Chapter 17 Test
*Unit 4, Lesson 6 Quiz

‡ Friday, April 11
*Spelling #27
*401 Track! (8:00-8:15am)
*Bryan’s Birthday! (April 12th)

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Wolverine Mascot Spells,

“Bee Cool and Don’t be a Drug-Freak!