Snow Day Tomorrow!

Just in case you have not heard......
Tomorrow, Friday, February 9 is an official

I am glad that you kids won't have to wait at the bus stop!  We checked the cubbies for snow boots this afternoon. I hope you got yours!  As I mentioned today, I do have a few tasks for you this weekend!

1.Yes, you still need to do tonight's Text to Text and math homework. I will expect to see it on Monday.

2.If possible, please log on to Think Central and take the Life and Times of the Ant test. I will not get a chance to assign it until later tonight or tomorrow morning. You may, and SHOULD, use the text to help you with the comprehension. This will keep us on pace to begin something new next week.

3. Please read the next story, Riding Freedom, in Journeys. Be prepared to complete an entrance ticket. You may count this reading on your log.

4. Please do the evens for lesson 7.2. This is all about adding "unit fractions." We talked about it today. I am adding a video to help you understand the material.  If you want to do all of the problems, I will have an alternate/challenge activity for you on Monday.

Here is the 7.2 video:

Kids, if you are bored tomorrow, why not work on your genius project or your Valentines Box/bag?  The links for the Genius project are on the blog. Teach us!!!

A few kids have not turned in trip money or forms.  Our trip is on Monday!  You may bring in the $6.00 and a "permission note." on Monday.

I give permission for my child _______________________ to attend the trip to the North Park Village Nature Center on February 12,'

Signature

Emergency contact number

We will be outside, learning how to "tap" trees and about the maple syrup process. Bundle up for this unique opportunity. Boots, hats, scarves and mittens are a must!!  

No need to bring a special lunch, as we will be back at school in plenty of time for lunch. Just do your regular thing.  Prepare  for a surprise "tasting"event when we return to school.

Click on the link to learn more about Maple Syrup Tapping. Kids, if you find a cool video, I am happy to post it. Send me an email with the link!

https://www.pbslearningmedia.org/resource/wpsu09.sci.life.stru.wpsumapsyr/maple-syrup/#.WnzsTpM-eu4

From tree to syrup. Creating delicious maple syrup is a long and time consuming process. No wonder this stuff is so expensive!

Want to read a cool book about "sugaring?" Check out one of these! If you have one of these at home, bring it in and we can read it together.