February 10, 2014

Here we are, one week before February Vacation.  It is hard to believe, isn't it?  We have a very busy week.  Don't forget it is Student Council's Winter Spirit Week.  Monday is Dress Like a Snowman Day.  I have been thinking about this all weekend and this is what I have decided to wear...black leggings with a Men's Large T-shirt.  I am going to put buttons on it and a scarf.  I might paint my nose orange and wear a hat.  Maybe that will help if you were trying to figure that one out too :).  

Wax Museum...I have seen some amazing work going on this week.  I am very excited to see the final projects and costumes tomorrow.  We will work on our bibliographies, speeches and "on" buttons the next couple of days.  Don't forget our Wax Museum is Wednesday from 6 - 7 p.m.  Hope to see everyone there.  

In Math, we will continue work on our fraction unit.  It looks like more work is needed with simplifying fractions and finding common denominators.  Students should continue to practice their multiplication facts.  It is so important for them be able to recall the facts quickly.  

In Reading and Writing, we will work on reading our reports and writing our final speeches for Wednesday.  Editing our work and organization seems to be what we will continue to work on as we move forward.  On Thursday, we will start our our new class book.  It is called, "The Watson's Go To Birmingham."  "The Watsons Go to Birmingham – 1963 is a historical-fiction novel by Christopher Paul Curtis. It tells the story of a loving African-American family, living in the town of Flint, Michigan in 1963. When the oldest son begins to get into a bit of trouble, the parents decide he should spend some time with his strict grandmother (Mrs. Watson's mother) in Birmingham, Alabama. The entire family travels there together by car, and during their visit, tragic events take place that affect them collectively."  This book teaches children about the American Civil Rights movement.


Don't forget to bring in your Valentines.  We will have our party on Friday, February 14th.  I love Valentine's Day.  It is so fun to watch the kids open their Valentines and spread kindness.  It is nice to feel loved :)  

See you all on Wednesday!