* This will be the last
blog post until Friday, May 2.
*Please refer to remaining "Play Times" from Ms. Hechter. They will be coming home in
backpacks.
Students:
Bring your backpack every
day.
Bring your script.
Bring your water
bottle.
Bring a coat. It's most
often cold at recess and in the MPAC!
Bring a book. An e-reader
is fine, but it is only to be used for reading books.
Bring a book light, if you wish, unless
you have an e-reader. No flashlights. No headlamps.
If you have to carry a cell
phone, it has to be turned off and stored in your backpack during school
hours. (A cell phone is not an e-reader)
Parents:
Make sure you have clearly
communicated transportation changes to us and to your child in the morning.
Know that if plans change,
you can contact the BC Office at 952.988.3500.
Make sure your child has
their costume in hand (not left at home or in the car) on Monday, April
21.
Please help your child eat
a good breakfast and get plenty of sleep this coming week.
* refer to recent archived blogs for more information.
After The Play: This is Really Important Information!
CTP4 (ERB's) begin Monday, April 28 and continue through Monday, May 5.
The first Monday is an
important practice day; the real testing begins on Tuesday. Keep in mind that students
need that good breakfast (including protein) and plenty of sleep this week. Be
mindful when planning any sleepovers right after the play, since we all know
kids don't get a lot of sleep at these events!
Human Development and Reproduction Unit begins May 5.
This 2-week unit is a basic
introduction to changes during puberty for males and females, intercourse,
fetal development and delivery. Students will review this information again in
sixth grade. This unit is presented to each class as a whole. We can reassure
you that this works well, and we set the environment with care. We'll use
diagrams, posters and books as reference materials (but not movies). If you
wish to provide your child with some reading material in advance, you might
consider Robie Harris' book, It's Perfectly Normal. Each day,
your child will bring home a brief, bulleted list of what we talked about in
class. Our intent is that you engage your child in conversation. Some students
are quite willing to talk about this unit, and some are reticent. We encourage
you to open up communication, even if it is simply to have your child sit with
you while you read over the day's information and thank them for sharing with
you when you are done reading and discussing. Reassure your child that talking with you about sex is
normal, healthy, and interesting. :)
Okay, here we go! Good Luck to the cast and crew of "Calling
on Courage!" See you at the play on Friday, April 25!
