Hi 201 Families,

Today we......

• Finished our Maps testing
• Finished the novel Because of Winn Dixie

Tomorrow we will........

• Test our resting and active heart rates in the Science Lab
• Work on problem solving strategies in math
• Take a reading and vocabulary test
• Discuss our Winn Dixie homework

Homework:

• Math 24.4
• Reading Log: read and get a signature
• Because of Winn Dixie reflection: What "life lesson" does Opal learn from each of the following characters?  Winn Dixie, Ms. Frannie, Gloria Dump, the Dewberry boys, Amanda and Otis.  You may write using a list format. 
• We have a reading test tomorrow.  Do you know your vocabulary words?

I will see you bright and early!

Greeting 201 Families,

Reading and Math Maps scores are in.  Most students are proudly seeing a dramatic increase in their scores.  Tomorrow we will take the Science test.

Homework:
Science Text Book Chapter 4 Human Body Systems

• Read A98-A101
• Answer the Red Check Questions and the Review Questions

Math workbook:

• Please do lesson 26.3
• We will review on Friday and the Chapter 26 test will be on Monday

Reading:

• Reading log due Monday
• Study the vocabulary words

Other News

• We did not go to the Science Lab today because we were MAPS testing.  We will go on Friday.  Students will compare their resting and active heart rates.
• I will post Some Extra Credit Brain Pop activities
• On Friday we will take our weekly reading test.  The study guide is posted on Edmodo.  Rereading the story on Thursday night is a good idea.  Study those vocabulary words!
• Volunteers needed!  I could really use your help one morning.  All the the CAC art work from our area needs to be taken down, "detaped" and brought up to the Pod.  We also need help cutting out the beautiful silouettes of your amazing children. 

Homework Correction Notice:
Tonight, please do 26.1, not 27.1.  Sorry about the confusion.  This week's study guide is posted on Edmodo.  
-We will use the "evidence" sheet in class tomorrow to do some partner work with the John Muir story.
-I will collect the new Reading Log page next Monday

:-)Mrs. Ginn

Hats off to 201 and Pod 200!  Your performance today was among the best I have seen.  All students were on cue, and sparkling!  Thanks for lending your natural light to today's show.  The compliments from teachers are pouring in.  Here are a few photos.  Please send me yours!

Showtime in.....2 days!

Parents, if you have a free hour tomorrow or Thursday, we could really use your help!  Come on down to the CAC!

Students, tomorrow morning we will...
-Finish our Op Art pieces
-Finish our Tim cut outs
-Work on a "top secret" project
-Meet with focus groups in the morning
-Run through the entire show 6th and 7th periods.  Bring your smiles, your songbird voices, and your jazz hands!

CAC Homework and News

Happy Monday!

 It is almost showtime! May 11 is the date and the doors will open at 9:15 for the 9:30 show.  Please note that Disney has a "no children under 5" policy for these performances.

Homework:
Reading Log: Today your child will come home with a new Reading Log template.  It asks students to record their reading each night and take notes on the graphic organizer. This week, we are focusing on "context clues." These are the other words, phrases and ideas that help us understand difficult words and passages.  At the end of the week, they will write a reflection.  This will be collected on Monday.

Math "Problem of the Day": These open ended problems are designed to sharpen students' critical thinking skills.  These problems are due on Friday.  All work must be shown, and all answers  clearly labeled.  While accuracy is important, mathematical thinking and the evidence of this thinking is equally important!

CAC Photos

What's on Tim's T-Shirt?

Step 1: Spectrum Art

Painting: Translucent, Transparent or Opaque?