Newspapers

We are in need of newspapers for an activity we will be doing the week of September 8. I'd appreciate any that you have finished reading and are willing to donate. Thank you!

Vocabulary Definitions

Glossary must be used.

For the Vocabulary homefun, your child must use the glossary in the back of the textbook for three important reasons:
1. The definition is the one used on assessments.
2. The definition is the correct definition. (Sometimes words have more than one meaning, and, if your child uses the textbook, it ensures they are learning the correct definition.)
3. Your child is exposed to dictionary skills (an important language arts skill).

I understand that textbooks get left, so, on the rare occasion the textbook does not make it home, your child should start with the textbook's online dictionary before using just any dictionary.

On another note....

Science textbook expectations

Your child is assigned a textbook. When they are completely finished with their Tic Tac Toe homefun, they need to bring the textbook and the homefun journal to class to turn in. Then, when they get their next set of vocabulary words, they are given the textbook back. I know this requires some shuffling, but it helps safeguard against lost resources. Any textbooks lost must be paid for at the end of the school year.

Chapter 1 Science Test

There will be a science test on Friday, August 29 on all of Chapter 1. (Cells, Environmental Interactions & Energy Needs in Ecosystems).

First week

Egg Drop 2014

The culmination of our Brain Unit was a success!

First day is always a juggling act!

Plays!

Riddle Bee

Slurping Beauty

Make Up Your Mind, Marvin!

Will Erin Win the Third Annual Willow Grove French Fry Eating Contest?

A People Story

Lightning Lucy