Happy Monday! Can you believe we are already heading into November? It won't be long before we are shoveling snow!
Advanced Math: My math students took a quiz that we had originally planned for Friday. Students will have 10 minutes to finish this up tomorrow before we move into the next book, Looking for Pythagoras. Review session for 4a and 4b from the first summative assessment was today, and I will be hosting a review session for #2 tomorrow. (#2 was the canoe vs. paddleboat question.) Students cannot retake these parts without having come to a study session. With the end of the quarter near, I am trying to take care of retakes this week.
Language Arts: EVERYONE finished their business letters today! Tomorrow, students will be given some time to finish up and print out their spooky stories. Students who have an enormous amount of work should spend an hour revising tonight in order to finish in time tomorrow.
Social Studies: Today and tomorrow are the last days devoted to the City Planning project. Don't forget to make up any missing work if you have any!
UPCOMING EVENTS:
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31: Our Spooktacular spooky story reading event from 9:30-noon. Students are welcome to bring treats to share. Mr. Sprain and I will provide very basic snacks and a simple beverage. The focus is on the stories, of course, so please be careful not to bring anything too messy or involved.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2: Our culmination of the City Planning project ends with an assembly in the auditorium. Several city/county planners will be present, along with the mayor and county chairperson. Students are expected to dress professionally--no shorts or jeans. See Mr. Sprain or me if you are concerned about having appropriate attire for this very important event.
As always, please email me with any concerns or questions that you may have.
Advanced Math: No new math assignment. I hosted a study session for questions 7a and 7b (from the first summative exam) this morning and after school. The only way to earn points back for these questions is to come to a study session. The second category that I will be focusing on is 4a and 4c, which is the question that asked you to determine the rate of change and initial value by looking at an equation and from a graph.
Language Arts: Since we had a change of plans today, we had no Language Arts. There are several of you that still did not get your letter in. This is due to me by Friday. On Monday, we will print out letters, and then you will hand deliver them to your parents/guardians. We will also put the final touches on our spooky stories on Monday, and then on Tuesday, we will discuss and practice good oral reading skills.
Social Studies: We took some time today to finish up the City Planning project maps. All of you did a wonderful job presenting. On Monday and Tuesday, you will have time to revise your plan as necessary so that the City Planners can evaluate your work after the Student Council meeting on Tuesday. Otherwise, for Social Studies, make sure that you have taken care of the map work and anything Mr. Sprain has assigned.
Have a GREAT four-day weekend!
Conferences tonight! It would be nice to see all of you! We saw 21 of our 50 students at last week's conferences. Let's see if we can get all 50 here.
Math: We will have a double dose of math tomorrow. My math students are reminded to complete their assignment (p.10-12). Some students are saying that I said the assignment was only pages 11-12, but others have confirmed that the assignment was pages 10-12. I know most students started on page 10 in the classroom yesterday. Either way, I apologize for not being clear. I did have a Smartboard file projected to show the assignment, but unfortunately I did not save it, so I have no way of looking back to see what I had projected on the board.
Also a note for math students: TOMORROW at 7 a.m. and directly after school, I plan to host a study session to review 7a & 7b from the first summative exam that you took. The only way to retake and gain points on that particular section is to come to a study session. This will give you a chance to clarify any misunderstanding and ask any questions that you may have. Please take advantage of my invitation. This is extra time I am putting in for your success. Meet me halfway. :)
Language Arts: Business letters are due tomorrow. These, along with your final spooky story and your reading of the spooky story, will be 90% of your grade (because they are seen as summative assessments. Each draft along the way and the rehearsing of reading your stories are formative/quick checks.)
Social Studies: Final maps are due Monday. Prepare to spend some time after school if you do not finish these in class on Monday. Tuesday is the day that City Planners will be evaluating your map. While it won't be until Tuesday after school, you will be practicing your presentation in case your map is the selected one.
