Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Terrific Tuesday!

Today was a terrific day!  I was glad to be back in the building after yesterday's competition.  The BCS Future City team did GREAT yesterday and we brought home two awards.

We began this morning with a couple videos (they are posted on this morning's post) and then we had book clubs.  After math, we had writing time where I shared the next story idea.  Some kids worked on finishing their final draft to make an audio publication, some students were recording and a few began the next story.

During third grade math, we investigated parallel and intersecting lines.  We found some amazing examples around the room and we had a great discussion.

After swimming, and lunch, we had DEAR and then Spanish.  After Spanish, we began a new project: we will research various Michigan ecosystems and then the kids will create Public Service Announcements (PSAs) related to their assigned ecosystem.

We ended our day with a classroom meeting; we always enjoy this time together as a class.

*PLEASE REMEMBER THAT THURSDAY IS A LATE START.  WE WILL ALSO GO TO THE DSO AND WE WILL HAVE TO EAT ON THE BUS.  THAT MEANS A PEANUT-FREE LUNCH MUST BE BROUGHT FROM HOME.


Thank you for reading and have a wonderful night!

HOMEWORK: 
*Please bring in a water bottle and a silent reading book!
1) Reading: 20 minutes for 3rd / 30 minutes for 4th - Reading to the Superbowl!
2) Math: 2)EVERYONE: Use IXL and practice basic facts!
3rd: JP 131 and HLs 5.13 (read and sign) and 6.2.
50 minutes of IXL by Sunday 2/5
4th: IXL.
3) Paragraph practice due 2/1.
4) Bring a peanut-free lunch on Thursday.
5) Spelling due 2/3.