Tuesday, April 11, 2017

April 2017

                                                               
                                                                           
Dear Parents,
   Wow...is it almost the end of the year already?!?! Our students have done such a phenomenal job in Target this year. We are so proud of them.
    We're looking forward to seeing Genius Hour Projects! We know the students have been working hard on finalizing their research and creating their products at home. Please be sure your child is ready to present on their due date.
     5th grade is eagerly anticipating the culmination of our STEAM mini-unit! High Touch High Tech will be here April 17th to lead us in dissection. All students need to get 100% on their shark anatomy tests to be able to dissect. In past years, the High Touch High Tech teachers have complimented our students on how well they know the shark anatomy as they are dissecting. The studying pays off!
    4th graders will culminate the year with the Shakespeare festival on April 11th! We are looking forward to a feast and entertainment from the bard!
    1st graders will be wrapping up the year with a STEM activity called the Fuzzy Zoo Challenge! We are very proud of our youngest Target students. They have grown into Target thinkers this year!
   2nd and 3rd graders will complete our Cubism unit by creating their own Picasso-style sculpture. The students have done a wonderful job in both the math and creativity components of the unit. We’ve also made great strides in solving the Rubik’s cube! 
   Kindergartners who qualify for testing will be tested in early May. This will affect Target schedules for all grade levels. Please check your child’s tally for schedule changes. Testing results will be mailed in late May.
     As always, please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.
                Thanks for your support,
                          Mrs. Parsons and Mrs. Sanders