We're back but maybe not for long - rumor has it we have some nasty weather on the way...

Math: I was thrilled with our recollection of fraction concepts discussed prior to our break! In fact, we actually began adding fractions with common denominators while we played with mixed numbers in small groups. Tonight's homework is a continuation of our classwork - through #37.

Odd and Ends...

Today we had an unusual day with respect to our schedule. During our normal language arts block we reviewed the city project and identified the city for each student. This project will be a significant focus of the next couple of weeks because it ties in so well with our language arts, writing and social studies content. This is to be completed in school.

As for a "home" project, there is a paper coming home tonight that needs to be discussed and signed - indicating your understanding of a "Paper Bag Book Report" to be presented later this month. In essence, the paper bag is filled with props to help retell the story. They have done this in 4th and 5th grades in the past so we thought we would try it our in 3rd!

Lastly, there is detailed information coming home tonight with respect to a science fair held here at DES. This is an optional but encouraged activity that is primarily completed at home. However, if your child is interested in working on his/her hypothesis but needs some adult support, we can try to accommodate it here at school during recess. As I said, the packet is detailed but the one thing I want everyone to keep in the forefront is that science is about the pursuit of an idea and not as much the end result. It is very important for the scientific process to be carried out in its entirety...perseverance is one trait that certainly drives scientist so we expect it here, too.