Monday, October 17, 2016

Classroom Notes 10/17

We finished our Geometry unit this week and will also celebrate the conclusion of the Astronomy unit with a paper airplane activity.  All Astronomy projects should be taken home this week.  I hope you had a chance to view them in the hallway.  Students are writing an imaginative piece that is due October 31st. Please check your child's binder daily so you are aware of what we are doing in class.

Please make sure that your child is ready for Outdoor School on Monday. Do not have your child come earlier than the normal time to school on Monday. All clothing and gear should be labeled with their name in permanent marker (putting name on tape is okay).  Students must have outdoor clothing and shoes appropriate for the weather.  No electronics, no candy, no gum.  Students may bring a book to read on the bus trips or during resting time at Outdoor School.  Any medication must be given to Tracy (in the office) prior to Monday. If you have any questions, please contact me sjen@pps.net.

Monday, October 10, 2016

Classroom Notes 10/10/16

If you are able to stop by our school, the astronomy projects will be on display in the hallway till Oct. 21st.  The projects are awesome! Thanks to parents and family members who gave support to their children on their project.  This week, the students are giving speeches on their project.  The students were given time on Monday to practice in front of their classmates.  They will be presenting their "formal" speeches this week.  
Please remember that Outdoor School forms and money needed to be turned in by now. 

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Classroom Notes October 3rd

We had a wonderful field trip to Zenger Farms last Friday.  Thanks to the chaperones that came and helped with the community service.  Our next trip will be Outdoor School at Camp Macgruder.  Please check that you have paid the $150 for this trip. We have already turned in the medical forms to Outdoor School, and the money was due Oct. 3rd.  
Students also need to turn in their Run for the Arts money and forms.  

We are finishing our Astronomy unit this week.  The student projects and research papers are due Monday, Oct. 10th.  Students will be preparing for their presentation speeches on Monday. Students also have their science fiction assignments due next week.  The deadlines for these month-long projects are fast approaching.  Please support your child by giving them ample time to finish these assignments but resist from taking over!