Tomorrow we are writing a ELA Field Test. This means that it is a practice PAT and the government will not be getting the marks but I will be looking over their stories and news articles as part of their grade in ELA.  Your child should be looking over their notes tonight for the functional part of the PAT.  

Also be prepared with snacks, water and something to read afterwards. We are working on chapter 3 in Shadows, so that is something they can complete afterwards. 

They should have a thesaurus as that was on the school list of materials at the begining of the year. I have a few but not enough for everyone.

Also to note, several students have decided that it is not important to have a change of shoes anymore or to just not change them. School rules still mandate that students change their shoes for recess and upon coming into the classroom. Furthermore, some are wearing crocks that are not safe inside or out.