Last week I learned that the Department of Education has changed the reading fluency requirement for children in the 4th grade. Children are not required to read 127 correct words per minute. By the end of the year they should be able to read 156 correct words per minute. This is dramatically higher than what we first reported to you. It is vital that EVERY child practice their Comprehension Tidbits and read aloud so that all kids can meet this fluency goal. Please have your child practice their Tidbits until they read at least 127 correct words per minute. If they still haven't met that goal by Friday you should still return their book so that I can see their progress. Please record every attempt in their book.
This week we will start the district math assessment. This is a long test so we will be doing a page a day. Please make sure that your child is at school for this test.
This week is also our Wellness Week. Our activities are as follows:
Monday - Dance Break
Tuesday - 5th grade has the Jon Cushing run and we cheer
Wednesday - Healthy snack donated by Hy-Vee
Thursday - Buddy activity in PE and Art
Friday - Tiger Trot
