Welcome to Fourth Grade Statewide Testing MCA and MTELL testing went well.  After months and days of preparation the test arrived. All students worked hard and tried their best to do well.  Congratulations to all for a job well done!   THE END OF THE YEAR IS NEAR!As the year comes to a close the forth grade is working hard on fine tuning our skills in math, reading, and writing. Some exciting things going on in our rooms are: Ms. Ballingrud has an Artist in Residence.  Summer Vacation Ms. James is working with recycling and GOING GREEN!   Ms. Nabil's class is learning about the world of living things. Final thoughts:  The fourth grade team Ms. James, Ms. Nabil, Ms. Ballingrud, and Ms. Unowsky wanted to say thank you for all you support with your child this year.  We have enjoyed teaching you child and will always remember the precious memories from their success, stories, conversations, and light bulb moments.   June 5th is the last Exploring the world outside the classroom! day of school,  have a great summer and see you next year! The following are field trips for the end of the year:   May 5th    Saints Baseball Game                                          4th grade classes    May 14th  Flower Planting/Bird Watching Phalen Lake       James/Nabil   May 28th  Ordway Theater- Chinese Drums                        Ballingrud   May 29th  Ordway Theater- Chinese Drums                        James    May 30th  Ordway Theater- Chinese Drums                        Nabil   June  3rd   Fort Snelling- a living history museum               Nabil/Ballingrud   June  5th   Bowling Sunray Lanes                                       All 4th grade classes Contact info juliana.james@spps.org margretta.ballingrud@spps.org crescence.nabil@spps.org