Monday, January 28, 2013

For the last Monday in January, we are enjoying some unusual warm weather with the temperature approaching 70.  This will all change on Wednesday when we get back to some seasonal weather.
The students are working on a number of different projects.
In Communication Arts, along with the DLR, spelling, and journal writing, we are incorporating some Science research on African animals.  The students contunue to work on their reading logs and prepare for their booktaslk.
In Social Studies the topic continues with the study of Egypt.
For Math we are working on geometry, perimeter, area, and rates.

As we look toward the first week of February, 3rd quarter Progress ends on the 5th, with grades going home on Monday the 11th.

Have a great week!

Friday, January 11, 2013

As the first week after the break comes to a close, the students are getting back into a rhythm.
In Communication Arts we continue with spelling and our DLR (Daily Language Review).  We are also incorporating reading skills with Science (minerals) and Social Studies (Egypt) by utilizing Raz-Kids and the netbooks.
In Math, we are studying geomentry and dividing decimals.

As a reminder, school will not be in session on Monday, 01/14.  Have a great three day weekend!

Monday, January 7, 2013

Welcome Back!

As we start the 2nd semester, here are a few reminders.

Grade cards will be sent out on Tuesday 01/08.

Next week will be a 4 day week for students.  School will not be in session on Monday 01/14.

The students are gearing up for the last half of the year.  We have started back with our Communication Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies.  We are looking forward to getting back into learning mode for the beginning of 2013!