Dear Fourth and Fifth Grade Families,
Last week, our class started a new block on Ancient Egypt. The students drew a map of Egypt and learned many facts about the River Nile and the fertile land along its banks. They also learned about the Egyptian sun god Ra, who rides on his barge daily across the sky from East to West, and the story of Isis and Osiris. The students continued to read the adventure of Ranofer, a talented young man who strives to be apprenticed as a goldsmith in Ancient Egypt in the book The Golden Goblet. We will continue with our block of Ancient Egypt for two weeks and then switch to Botany for the remainder of the year.
Last Friday, our fifth graders had a memorable outing at KSU with Mr. Ben. They were enthralled by the performance of the KSU Student Chamber Singers.
The upcoming Pentathlon also promises to be an exciting event. All Fifth Grade parents are invited to join us and witness the games. If you decide you would like to visit for a day but haven’t signed up, please let me know as soon as possible, as all guests must be registered ahead of time. If you have any questions about the Pentathlon, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Announcements and Reminders:
Dress for the weather with layers and send in full rain gear daily (raincoat, rain pants, and boots).
Send two bottles of water every day.
If your child is feeling under the weather, please keep them home to help keep our community healthy.
Upcoming Events:
4/23 Third Grade class play
4/23-4/25 Fifth Grade Pentathlon
4/26 Annual Auction Fundraiser and Half-day
4/27 Community Work Day 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
4/30 First Grade class play
5/01 Second Grade class play
Warm Regards,
Gaby Farrokhi
