April 28th


We all felt a little helpless yesterday when the momma eagle was killed. Today we hear that they are adjusting well to their new home at the Va. Wildlife Center. As a class we wanted to do something to help. Please talk with your child to see what we have decided to do.

Mrs. J

Baby Eagles arrive at there new home:)

Here is a link showing the baby eagles arriving at ther new home.
http://www.wildlifecenter.org/wp/wednesday-04272011/

Sad news...

Last night I learned of some sad news. The momma eagle that we had been watching on the Eagle Cam was killed yesterday morning. I told the class this morning and we had a good discussion about what was going to happen to the 3 babies. At first it was believed that the father eagle would try to feed the babies for the next month. Later this morning it was decided they would be better off in a wildlife center. At 10 this morning we watched as the 3 babies were removed from the nest to be taken to the wildlife center. You should be very proud of the way the children handled this sad news.



Below is the link to the Va. Wildlife Center.



http://www.wildlifecenter.org/

End of the month update

It is so hard to believe that this school year is only a few weeks from ending. Here are a few reminders.


*Race 8 test April 27th. (Only one more after that )

*the books that the children are writing are due April 28th. We will be reading them to lower grade classes

*April AR test are to be taken by April 29t

*Items for the 'cooking/baking' basket are due soon

* Please send in fieldtrip money as soon as possible (Students and Chaperons)

*We had a Jamestown Outreach program today. Smilebox to be sent out later tonight!

Update

Just a few reminders and dates....


* Chaperon slips must be in by Thur. April 14th. We will be drawing names out of a hat that day and will let you know if your name was selected.

*Today we took our Reading benchmark. Math will be Thur.

*April the 13th. will be Math review day

*April 14th, the SODA's will be at Red Robin from 4-8 raising money for their SODA program. They will be collecting money outside or come in and eat and a % will go to SODA.

* May 20th will be the SOL pep rally

* May 21st the PTA Spring Carnival

* We are collecting "cooking and baking" things for our 4th grade basket.

* Encourage your child to read an AR book over spring break. They can take the test when we return:)

* Please return report cards and 4th grade survey as soon as possible.



A big thank you to Mrs. Parent for her hard work planning the Spring Party and to all the parents who sent in items!

updates

Just a few odds and ends...


1. The field trip is still on for tomorrow even if we have a little rain. If the forecast is for heavy rain, it will be canceled. We will be outside all day so they will need to wear warm clothes, tennis shoes and bring a raincoat or umbrella. Pack a lunch and bring a towel to sit on. We will be eating lunch at the Cold Harbor Battle field at about 11:30.

2. Reading Benchmark test is April 12th

3. Math benchmark test is April 14th

4. There will be a SODA fund raiser at the Red Robin on April 14th. I will send time later. Please come out and support the LEe Davis HS SODA program.

5. Report cards go home Friday. Jamestown permission slip and Chap. info. is in the report card.

6. Race 8 test is April 27th

7. April AR book test is due by April 29th

 SCA Reps/Alternates passed along the word about Hats On day this Friday, April 1st - We will be collecting money for the Relief Fund for Japan through Save the Children. It will be a Foolish Hat day to celebrate April Fools' Day.




WOW! We filled up the bucket for the first time last week, and have at least 1/3 of the bucket filled again. GREAT JOB! The more times we fill the bucket, the better the chances that we could win a trophy for the school and a gift card for the school. SO KEEP THOSE BOTTLE CAPS COMING!