Water Cycle Test on Thursday

There will be a test on the water cycle this Thursday. Students need to know the information on the study guide. Please contact Mrs. Vaughan or Mrs. Kirkham with questions.

Water Cycle posters are due Wednesday, December 7th! Here are some examples from last year to help give you an idea of what is expected. Good Luck!! We are excited to see your creative diagrams.

REMINDER!
The end of the term is Friday, December 2nd. Please check your child's grades online and help them to complete and turn in any missing assignments. Thanks for your support!

Science Test

There will be a science test on Friday covering the information about Utah Environments. Download the study guide here.

All parents at TECS as encouraged and expected to take the Parent Spalding Course. Several dates and times are available. Please check out the link below for more information.

Parent Spalding Course Dates

Don't forget! No School - Fall Break: Thursday, October 20th and Friday, October 21st.

Daniel Coleman Book Signing

Daniel Coleman will be coming to visit our school to talk with the 6^th – 9^th graders on November 22.  The books are more appropriate for older students or younger advanced readers. Although the fourth graders are not going to be a part of the visit, some of the higher readers may be interested in his books. If you would like to order a book by Daniel Coleman, print the order form here. Turn in order forms to Maree Berry.

Student Recorders

Dear Parents,
The students will be learning recorders during music time and need to bring one to school. They should have brought home a note about it on Monday. Click here to download the note.

This week is Monthly Testing Week! Please make sure your students are at school and motivate them to do their very best. Thanks!

The end of Term 1 is quickly approaching, October 14th. Please check your student's grades online and contact us with any questions or concerns. We will be working with students at school, during their specials, to complete or find make-up and missing work. Please encourage your students to turn in all of their work. Thank you for all of the support you give your children to help them be successful.

Parent Spalding Course

Dear Parents,
Thomas Edison is offering another Spalding course. If you have not taken a Parent Spalding Course yet, the sooner you do it, the better you will be able to help your child with their spelling, handwriting, and phonograms. Download the parent course letter here.

SPIRIT WEEK

SPIRIT WEEK
September 12th - 16th

Monday: Celebrate pride in America! RED, WHITE, and BLUE day!
Tuesday: Crazy tie/scarf day!
Wednesday: Out with the old, in with the new . . . season that is. FALL COLORS day!
Thursday: Crazy sock/shoe day!
Friday: We've got SPIRIT, yes we do, we've got SPIRIT, how 'bout you? School Colors day!
BLUE, WHITE, and GOLD

**Parents! We need a few of you who are ready and willing to make 2 dozen cupcakes (or provide any treat for that matter). The children who show the most spirit on these days will be recognized as they sit at the Spirit Table at lunch time! We can't wait to see all the SPIRIT bursting from the halls!

Contact Karen Kelly for more info. - karbearkelly@gmail.com

Parent Spalding Course

Dear Parents,

You should have seen a note go home on Thursday about a parent Spalding course. We highly encourage all parents to take this course if they have not previously taken one. It will help you help your student be successful in school. Please contact the school office for more information.

Welcome to Fourth Grade!

We are so excited for a brand new year in fourth grade! In case you weren't able to make it to Back to School Night, here is what you missed:

1. Welcome Letter
2. Student Information Sheet
3. How to organize your student's supplies
4. First Term Poems
5. Magnet with the web address for the 4th grade blog
6. Emergency Contact Card
7. Parent Orientation Letter
8. Opportunity to sign up to volunteer (please email your student's teacher to see what they still need!)