This Thursday we will take our annual trip to Job World.
We will leave here at 8:30 and arrive back at CDS around 3:45. No Labs, but ASP is still a go. Students will leave their jackets in the classroom, but take a bag with their lunch and some essential items for the day. Required: - Lunch (with a snack -- one small, unhealthy item will be allowed by Mr. Baker) - A book - for reading on the bus or during any down time which may occur. Suggested (but not required!): - I have suggested that students bring earphones and a listening device if they have them. Some students asked if they could bring their phone. That is fine, but once they get off the bus, the phone will go into my back for the duration of the day. This does not mean that you need to buy a new iPhone tonight kids! I will allow students to create their own groups - asking that they form groups based on interest. They will be visiting different job activities and I don't want to force students in to groups which will mash different interests. I have also given clear warning that any tomfoolery will mean sitting out the rest of the day with a good book. - Mr. Baker -
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As we approach the end of term we are busy working on and completing a number of projects. In Science we are investigating the rock cycle this week and students will continue to work on their extensive workbooks. Last week, while discussing different types of rocks and minerals, I was delighted to hear students connect what they are learning to vacations they have taken - students recalled seeing igneous rocks when visiting both Jeju and Hawaii. Great job, parents! In Math, we are perfecting our multiplication of two and three digit numbers using the partial products method. Look for videos soon! We will also be taking some time this week to discuss big numbers. In Reading, Writing, and Social Studies, we continue to use The American Revolution as our source of research and research writing. In Social Studies we are building a detailed timeline of the revolution. Students have researched the revolution with attention giving to dates and details of significant events in the revolution. In Reading, students have been practicing research techniques as we read a variety of texts and take notes to help support our research writing which takes place during our Writing classes. Students have each chosen a significant historical figure and have been writing about how that person affected the revolution. This week we will be completing our drafting, while some will move into editing. On Friday, we will have our Jumping for Hearts event! Students should wear their PE uniform - sweat pants with their white polo. We will be handing out t-shirts for them to put over. Thank you! On Monday we will have our birthday celebrations and Uniform Free Friday (Monday). Have a great week everyone! Greetings everyone!
I hope you all had a relaxing weekend as we have a busy week ahead of us. This week we will have our second round of map testing. Tests will take place on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Please make sure your child is well rested with extra healthy breakfasts on those days to maximize energy and brain power! On Tuesday we will also be finishing our Jeoparbee. We only managed to complete one round last week, so we have two more to go! I will be giving jeoparbee prep for homework on Monday. On Thursday, as I'm sure you know, we will be hosting one of my favorite activities of the year, Library Day! Please be in attendance as it is important that we demonstrate our love and commitment to books and reading. I leave you today with two images: a comic strip on the conundrums of teaching, as well as a favorite quote of Piaget, the cognitive psychologist whom inspires many who teach today. Have a great week! |
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