A lot to talk about so here we go...

Math: We took a formative assessment on line plots which turned out pretty good so I expect great things on tomorrow's quiz. Speaking of which, tomorrow's quiz is VERY cumulative! We are taking the unit assessment within the next week so I expect to fine tune our understandings of the unit one concepts with the help of their performance tomorrow. I am out of the classroom tomorrow so these will not come home until Monday.

Homework:

Everyone has a data analysis activity in their Math Journals using field goals. In addition, each student has a subtraction with regrouping worksheet (3 or 4-digits - depending on their sheet)that they have already started. They are expected to "add to check."

Language Arts: Each group met today and had a discussion about their novels. Below are the corresponding assignments to be completed by tomorrow:

The Cricket in Times Square

Reread chapters 5-6
At the end of chapter six, there is a quote that says, "good luck is coming." Based on what you've learned about the characters so far, what type of good luck could possibly be coming? Use evidence from the text to support your prediction.

Junie B. Jones

Reread chapter 3
Who does Junie call the "secret mystery guy?" Why do you think she calls this person this?

Ramona Quimby, Age 8

Reread chapter 3
Explain how the hard-boiled egg fad caused so much trouble.

Social Studies: We began discussing the importance of physical characteristics that help define specific regions. Specifically, we explored landforms, climates, animals, and vegetation that are typically found in these areas.

In addition, we blended some of our economics unit with this discussion by examining how particular goods are "synonymous" with certain areas - Lobster in Maine for example...this led to supply and demand...which led to a live lobster web site that ships them overnight...and ultimately, why a live lobster shipped to Damascus costs more than $60 a pop!

FYI - Ms. Jones visited our classroom today to discuss the importance of handwashing, using appropriate behaviors in the bathrooms, and reporting if the soap dispensers are not filled/working to an adult. In addition, a letter is coming home tonight to explain how our school system is responding to the recent health incident.

And lastly - school pictures are coming home today!