Monday, December 15, 2014

Team Mindcraters Daily Update - 12-15-14

Parents,

Slime Shop.  The Santa's Slime Shop earned over $400 for needy families this year!  Thank you for all of your support with this project.

Monday morning.  It has been our observation that many students have been coming in on Monday mornings looking very run down and sleepy.  We understand that it is a busy time of year, but please make an effort to have your child to bed on school nights at a time that allows them to be fully rested and ready to learn here at school.  You may wonder what an appropriate bed time or amount of sleep is at your child's age.  Here is a short excerpt from KidsHealth.org on this topic:

School-Age Kids and Preteens

School-age kids need 10 to 11 hours of sleep a night. Bedtime problems can start at this age for a variety of reasons. Homework, sports and after-school activities, computers, TVs, mobile devices, and hectic family schedules all can contribute to kids not getting the sleep they need.

Sleep-deprived kids can become hyper or irritable, and may have a hard time paying attention in school.

It's still important to have a consistent bedtime, especially on school nights. Leave enough technology-free time before bed to allow your child to unwind before lights-out. A good rule of thumb is switching off the electronics at least an hour before bed and keeping TVs, computers, and mobile devices out of kids' bedrooms.

Reminders:
  • Friday 12/17 - Winter party
HOMEWORK

READING
  • 77% AR by Friday
MATH:
AM Practice

SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES:
The test on factors of production will be December 16. Everyone needs to take their green folder and study. (A graded practice quiz went home today.)

USEFUL LINKS:

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Shane Pransky
Whitehouse Primary
4th Grade