Tomorrow the students are allowed to dress down for our carnival day! They are allowed to dress in any attire that is appropriate for school and the weather!
Monday: Dress Down/Up Day
Monday, June 12th for our Recognition Ceremony that begins at 9:00am in the gym, we are asking that students dress in their best attire. Students should not wear their gym uniform, however they can wear their PACS dress uniform.
Farm for City Kids
Dear 4th Grade Families,
Please take the time to review this letter again. We have a few more spots available on the farm for our younger students and would love have more of our rising 5thgraders participate. The farm is unique in the country in the services that it provides and has been a treasured experience by our students for years:
Dear Parents and Guardians,
For many years, our rising 5th-8th Grade Students have had the opportunity to participate in a unique educational program, Farms for City Kids, which combines classroom studies with first hand farming experience. This opportunity gives students an understanding of how vital academics are in everyday life experiences. It is my pleasure to announce that this year we have been invited back to Spring Brook Farm in Reading, Vermont during the week of July 24- 28th 2017.
Students attending the farm program will study reading, writing, math, and social studies while engaging in farm tasks- such as learning to care for farm animals. Students will find untapped character strengths, develop teamwork skills and strengthen core values such as hard work, leadership, respect, self-confidence and responsibility. Students are encouraged and challenged to overcome fears, accomplish feats they never imagined and are empowered by the farm staff to achieve success every day.
The trip cost will be $275.00. Students will be provided room, board and transportation to and from the farm. Students will be accompanied by Philip’s Academy faculty and will be instructed by the Spring Brook Farm staff. It is our hope that your students will take advantage of this experience.
To secure your spot:
· Fill out the attached forms and submit either via email to cflowers@pacsnewark.org or drop in Blue Box addressed to Ms. Flowers.
· Once you receive confirmation, submit payment in form of check payable to Philips Academy Charter School.
· For more information about this unique and dynamic program, please visit review their website:
Sneak Peek
Interested in hearing the curriculum in 5th grade? Come to the 5th grade sneak peek on Tuesday, June 13th and 5:00pm.
At the sneak peek you will learn about…
*the 5th grade curriculum
*changes being made in the upcoming school year
*the teachers in 5th grade
*summer homework
If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out and ask.
This if for students leaving 4th grade and entering 5th grade in September.
Important EOY Announcements
Upcoming/Important Events
Tuesday, May 30th: MAP scores are going home (Please reach out with questions or concerns
Wednesday, May 31st: Progress reports go home for students receiving less than a 70% in a certain subject area
Thursday, June 1st: Statue of Liberty Field Trip
Friday, June 2nd: Science Spectacular *2:30pm
Tuesday, June 6th: Round 1 of Cupcake Challenge *12 noon to 1:45 (volunteers wanted-email Mrs. Kessler)
Wednesday, June 7th: Round 2 of Cupcake Challenge *12 noon to 1:45 (volunteers wanted-email Mrs. Kessler)
Friday, June 9th: Round 3 of Cupcake Challenge *12 noon to 1:45 (volunteers wanted-email Mrs. Kessler)
Monday, June 12th: Recognition Ceremony *9:00am in Gym
Tuesday, June 13th: Egg Drop *10:30am in downstairs stairwell
Thursday, June 15th: Last Day of School/Half Day
Friday, June 16th: Family Field Day
Homework 5-30 to 6-2
Tuesday (due Wednesday)
Math: WB pages 163-164
Science: WB pages 555-556
Reading: Book Club
Writing: Persuasive essay (Write a persuasive essay convincing me to place you in a class with 5 of your friends next year. This should be 5 paragraphs. State your opinion ((who should be in your class, and give 3 reasons and examples for your opinion. Your last paragraph should restate your opinion)). )
Wednesday (due Thursday)
Math: WB pages 165-166
Science: WB pages 557-558
Reading: Book Club
Writing: Write a descriptive essay telling me how speed, velocity, gravity, and acceleration play a role in the egg drop experiment that we are working on. This should be 3 paragraphs.
***Field trip tomorrow***
Thursday (due Friday)
Science Fair poster due tomorrow
Dress like a scientist
Friday (due Monday)
NO HOMEWORK
Science Fair/Spectacular
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Friday, June 2nd is rapidly approaching. The students have all been working very hard on their science experiments and are demonstrating responsibility by returning the sheets on time. Here are the following pages once again to ensure this project is handed in on time!
Science Spectacular Worksheets
Science Spectacular Guidelines
While working with your child to complete the sheets for school, they should be carrying out their experiment at home. The final experiment display is due on Friday, June 2nd. On this day, the 4th graders will be celebrating their hard work in their own science spectacular, at 2:30 p.m. in room 314. Prior to the students presenting their science fair projects with all of their family and friends, they will be asked to present their experiment to me. I will be grading the students in three categories: presentation board, presentation conversation, and uniqueness of science question. There will be three judges who will help me determine which students should receive the bronze, silver, and gold metals for their experiment. All students should strive to receive one of these metals. It is important to note that only three metals will be given. I have already had a conversation with the students about this concept. If you have any questions or concerns please email me at jkessler@pacsnewark.org.
Best,
Mrs. Kessler
Dream Day
Monday, May 22nd!!!
Dress as your dream profession! Students may dress up like engineers, teachers, doctors, dancers, etc.
Homework 5-15 to 5-19
Monday (due Tuesday)
Math: WB pages 110-111
Science: Continue Science Fair- 18 days left
Reading: Book Club
Weekly Studies: 25.1 using RACE
Tuesday (due Wednesday)
Math: WB pages 112-113
Science: Continue Science fair- 17 days left
Reading: Book Club
Weekly Studies: 25.2 using RACE
Wednesday (due Thursday)
Math: WB pages 116-117
Science: Science Fair-16 days left
Reading: Book Club
Weekly Studies: 25.3 using RACE
Thursday (due Friday)
Math: WB p. 123-124
Reading: Book Club
Weekly Studies: Study
Science: Science Fair- 15 days left
Friday (due Monday)
Continue your science experiment- 14 days left
Reading: Book Club
PJ Day
Tomorrow is Pajama Day in 4K!!!
We keep earning rewards! Comment below if you have any interesting or unique rewards for the 4th graders. We would love to hear what your rewards might be!
The Magnificent Fourth Grade Year 