March 23rd-March 27th

This coming week is Achievement Test week. 

Often times with testing comes apprehension. We strive to make our testing days as normal as we can, following our regular school schedule. We will attend music, PE and library as usual. I will add extra recess in as needed. There will not be any homework during this week. As a parent, you can help by providing a healthy breakfast and assuring a good night’s sleep. It is important to remember that standardized testing is only one indicator of your child’s ability. 

Our testing schedule breakdown: 

Monday- Word Study (30 min) and Reading Vocab (30 min.)

Tuesday- Math (60 min) and Math (60 min)

Wednesday- Spelling (40 min), Language (55 min), and Language (50 min)

Thursday- Environment (40 min) and Listening (40 min)

On Tuesday we will celebrate the life of one of our late dear preschool students. We will release bubbles behind the junior high building at 10:00 as we remember Drew A. and celebrate the wonderful gift he was to all of us at Zion.

Read and Relax Friday- On the 27th students may bring in a small stuffed animal and a pillow along with some fun reading material (comics and/or magazines). This will be a nice treat after a long week of testing.

No Memory or Spelling this week

Reading and Writing: Tall Tales

Science: Chapter 2 Animals

There will not be a traditional test on this chapter, instead the students will have a final project consisting of a research paper and presentation.

Important Information/Dates:

Zion’s Musical- Our school musical will be performed on Friday, May 8th. Watch the Banner and class blog for more information in the coming weeks.

Reminders:

Zion Auction- The Zion School auction is coming up! It will be held at Old Hickory Golf Club on March 27, 2015. The auction committee is still accepting donations!

Zion’s Easter Egg Hunt-

We are currently looking for volunteers to donate their time to help make the event a success as well as those willing to donate candy and fill eggs. Volunteering during the event is fun and rewarding! The more volunteers the better. Please see school banner for link to sign up!

Summer camp is coming up.  Please be sure to enroll your children by the beginning of March to ensure your spot.  There are enrollment packets in the office and on our Zion webpage.  If you have any questions please e-mailsummercamp@zionharvester.org.