State Fair Floats

Dear 4B Parents,

On Friday, May 13, I have set aside time for students to work on his/ her State Fair Float.   We will be using shoe boxes as the base of the float. Students should bring in a covered shoe box on or before May 13.   Students may choose any type of paper (construction paper, scrapbook paper, etc.) to cover his/her box with.  The box should be completely covered.

On May 13, students should also come prepared with any additional materials needed to decorate floats. This may include decorative paper or scissors, embellishments, pictures, etc. Students will be able to use some basic supplies from the classroom (construction paper, popsicle sticks, tissue paper, etc.).

The Unit 6 Math Test will be on Wednesday, May 6. Please use your Study Guide and the Unit 6 math links to prepare.
Remember you can earn 2 extra credit points if a parent goes over the study guide with you and signs your study guide.

Field Day T-Shirt

 Your student has the opportunity to order an Owen Field Day T-shirt. Here is the link to order your child's Field Day T-shirt. You should have received a note on Monday. Orders are due by Friday, May 6.
https://owenfieldday2016.itemorder.com/sale

Next week, we will begin PARCC testing in 4th Grade. I've posted a schedule on the website for your review. Below is a list of Spirit Day activities that ALL students may participate in during the next few weeks.

PARCC Test Spirit Days:

• April 18 Wear sunglasses – Your future is so bright you gotta wear shades.
• April 19 Wear Sweats – Don’t sweat the tests!
• April 20 Hat Day – Hats off to you!  Put on your thinking caps.
• April 21 Wear College Wear – We’re college and career ready!
• April 22 Crazy Socks Day – Put your best foot forward.  Sock it to those tests!
• April 25 Rainbow day- You'll pass with flying colors.
• April 26 Cubs VS Sox Day – Hit a grand slam today!
• April 27 Jean Day – SMARTS are in our GENES
• April 28 PJ Day – DREAM BIG!
• April 29 High School Day – Go Warriors!  Go Mustangs!
• May 2 Owen Spirit Day

State Fair

Last week, your child brought home a blue note that introduced parents to the 4th grade State Fair. It had very important dates and times. Hopefully you had time to review it with your child. There is also a bottom portion that needs to be signed and returned. This week, look for a yellow note regarding State Fair. It will give students a timeline. It's a guideline to help students keep on track with his/her State Fair activities.

Field Trip Reminder

Our field trip to see the Elgin Symphony Orchestra is this Wednesday, April 13. If your child did not order a school lunch through Aramark, he/she will need to bring a lunch. We will be eating lunch in our classroom upon our return from the field trip. Please contact me with any additional questions.
Ms. Baugh

Upcoming Spelling Test

We will not have our regular Word Study test this week. Instead we will have a spelling test on the 12 Midwest States. This test will be on Friday, April 15.


1. North Dakota
2. South Dakota
3. Nebraska
4. Kansas
5. Minnesota
6. Iowa
7. Missouri
8. Wisconsin
9. Illinois
10. Michigan
11. Ohio
12. Indiana

Midwest Test

We will have our Midwest Test on Friday April 22nd. Please use your study guide and the geography link to prepare for the test. You will need to know the states' location, capital and abbreviation.