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Week of May 3

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               NWEA and M-STEP Testing: As you know from Mrs. Bawks' recent blog, we will begin our end of the year testing in the next few weeks. 4th graders will begin by taking the math and reading NWEA assessments (this is the assessment that students are given in the fall, winter and spring). Our schedule is: -Wednesday May 5: NWEA Reading Assessment -Wednesday May 12: NWEA Math Assessment -Wednesday May 19: M-STEP Reading Assessment -Wednesday May 26: M-STEP Math Assessment Bear Tracks Submissions: All students are welcome to submit written or art work to our annual Bear Tracks ! Bear Tracks is a full-color book showcasing student’s work.  Each participating student will receive their own copy of Bear Tracks . Accepted works include: Poetry Short stories (no more than 500 words) Songs Word Art Cartoons Drawings Paintings Any other written or art work that can be digitally submitted and shared in a print format. Guidelines: Please proof...

Week of April 26

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             NWEA and M-STEP Testing: As you know from Mrs. Bawks' recent blog, we will begin our end of the year testing in the next few weeks. 4th graders will begin by taking the math and reading NWEA assessments (this is the assessment that students are given in the fall, winter and spring). We will take one assessment the first week of May and the second assessment during the second week of May. Please stay tuned for more information regarding M-STEP testing; 4th graders will begin M-STEP testing the last 2 weeks of May. Daily Student Health Screener: Click here  for a checklist of symptoms and situations to keep a focused eye on this year. The teachers are logging daily health checks, as well.  We are doubling down on health and wellness in efforts to protect our ability to meet for in-person learning.  Thank you for your cooperation on this. Mrs. Bawks' Brown School Family Blog: Please don't forget to take a peek at Mrs. Bawks' Br...

Week of April 19

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              Ren Baldwin Student Technology Festival: The 2021 Ren Baldwin Student Technology festival wants to see YOUR projects!  Entry deadline is extended to this Friday (April 23rd). Please visit our informational website to learn more. Yearbook Orders: We are opening up the sale of our 2020-21 yearbook for one more week! This year all sales will be done online. Please place your order by Sunday, April 25 at http://www.geskusphoto.com/?YB=3716 Please contact Sheri Baker at sheribk@gmail.com with any questions! Daily Student Health Screener: Click here  for a checklist of symptoms and situations to keep a focused eye on this year. The teachers are logging daily health checks, as well.  We are doubling down on health and wellness in efforts to protect our ability to meet for in-person learning.  Thank you for your cooperation on this. Mrs. Bawks' Brown School Family Blog: Please don't forget to take a peek at Mrs. Bawks' B...

Week of March 29 and April 12

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             Spring Break officially begins on Friday ! I hope you all have a safe and restful break; this blog covers content for this coming week and also the week after Spring Break. A new classroom blog will not be posted until Sunday April 18. Ren Baldwin Student Technology Festival: The 2021 Ren Baldwin Student Technology festival wants to see YOUR projects!  Entry deadline is April 15th. Please visit our informational website to learn more. Daily Student Health Screener: Click here  for a checklist of symptoms and situations to keep a focused eye on this year. The teachers are logging daily health checks, as well.  We are doubling down on health and wellness in efforts to protect our ability to meet for in-person learning.  Thank you for your cooperation on this. Mrs. Bawks' Brown School Family Blog: Please don't forget to take a peek at Mrs. Bawks' Brown School Family Blog each week.  CLICK HERE  to read it. ...

Week of March 22

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            "Bucks for Brown" is back this March! Donations due by Friday March 26 - thank you for your support! BUCKS FOR BROWN is a school-wide fundraiser that will celebrate our love of literacy and commitment to our school community. This is Brown School’s ONLY significant fundraiser for the year. The goal is to raise enough funds to support the PTO annual budget, which sponsors events such as popcorn days, teacher grants for classrooms, playground enrichment activities, LEGO Night and so much more! On April 1st, our school will celebrate with a reading event inclusive of all students after collectively raising “Bucks for Brown.” Click here  to access a message from Mrs. Bawks &  click here  to make an online donation.  Information packets came home Friday, March 12. We greatly appreciate your ongoing support & generosity! Donations for Bots: A HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who was able to donate markers and money towards the c...