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Mrs. Povinelli ~ 4th Grade

Mercury Mine Elementary School

Weekly Newsletter...

Week of March 8, 2010

I will not be sending home Weekly Work Cards anymore. Be sure you child continues to read for at least 20 minutes every night and does something with math facts and spelling for about 10 minutes each. In addition to finishing up any class work. This is to help prepare them to move on to 5th grade with more independence. I will know if they are reading by looking at AR progress. Be sure to discuss daily with your student their work and what needs to be completed. Also, as grades are entered on-line you will be able to see if your child has any missing assignments.

Please remember, if you have any questions or concerns about the curriculum or class, contact me as soon as possible. Better yet, come in and see me. I love the opportunity to clear up any issues and will help you as much as possible. We need to work together to help your child to be successful and have a great year!

Please be sure you check out the Mercury Mine Website for all your school information: mmes.pvschools.net

WE LOVE OUR MYSTERY READERS!!!!!

Thank you to all of you who have volunteered your time and are sharing with the class!!!

Here are a couple sites you might like to check out

Specials This Week...

Friday, March 12....3rd Quarter Ends

Saturday, March 20...Spring Fling 11:00-3:00

Friday, March 26...Report Cards go home

Friday, March 26...Diabetes Walk to SMHS...9:30-11:00

Practice math facts...Math Facts in a Flash & Review your AM

Read at least 20 minutes every night

Study your spelling words... go to www.spellingcity.com

Finish any incomplete work

Return Weekly Work Card on Monday

Things to know about Fourth Grade.....

A.R....(accelerated reader) we will be using this program during the school year

Math...be sure to practice your multiplication, division, addition and subtraction facts

Social Studies...be ready to learn a great deal of information about ARIZONA!!

Reading...we read many great stories.

Language..this area will include writing, spelling and grammar work.

Science...we will learn about animals, weather, magnets, electricity, water, and more.

I began teaching 26 years ago. However, I was fortunate to be able to be off 9 years and take care of my family. This year is my 17th year of teaching, my 12th year at Mercury Mine. I have taught grades 1, 2, 3, 4, & 6. I have a gifted endorsement and taught gifted classes at Mercury Mine and Desert Cove for 3 of my years. My husband and I have two children...Amy, is a junior at the University of Arizona and Johnny, is a freshman at Northern Arizona University. We have 3 dogs: Lucky, Dakota, (both Border Collie mixes) and our newest puppy, Cheyenne, a Border Collie. In case you notice the change, Misty, became very ill over the holidays and passed away. In my "free time" I enjoy cooking, playing with my dogs (Dakota and I have taken agility classes for 3 years), spending time with my family, being an active member of a woman's organization called P.E.O., and looking on the internet for teaching ideas! I am looking forward to getting to know all my new students and to having a terrific year!

Contact Mrs. Povinelli...

Please feel free to contact me with any questions, comments or concerns you may have.

I will get back to you as soon as possible.

phone: Mercury Mine...602-449-3700

To leave a voice message...602-449-7779 extention 33711

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