Friday...finally!

Hello all...
The weekend has arrived. YAY!
Homework for today
Science

• Night Sky observations - 3 due Monday
• We will begin our constellation report next week

Social Studies

• Chapter 2 questions & vocabulary
• Bring in items made in China and Pacific Rim countries
• China in the News

Language Arts

• 'How to' speech - be ready to present beginning Monday

Math

• Surface Area handout - Complete both sides (Note: the diagrams on side two are of a rectangular prism that has been flattened out. Think of taking a box apart and laying it out flat. There are 3 surfaces represented and each has a matching surface)

Parents: The January newsletter has been distributed to all students
Have a great weekend!

That's all for Thursday

Hello all...
Well, our first week back is almost over and it has flown by faster than a snowflake in a storm. At this pace, we'll be wearing our shorts and T's before we know it.
Homework for today
Science

• Night Sky observations - 3 due Monday

Social Studies

• Bring in items made in China and the Pacific Rim countries
• Watch for China in the News

Language Arts

• Finish writing 'how to' speech

Dates to remember
January 25, 2005 - Option Change
January 28, 2005 - Report Card #2
February 4&5, 2005 - Tiger Classic Basketball Tournament
Have a great night!

Wednesday was wicked!

Hello all...
Homework for today
Math

• Finish the Area and Perimeter review booklet. Remember that there is no shortcut to solving the problems, you must read carefully and figure out what each question is asking you to do. Once you know what you need to know (WINK) combine it with what you know (WIK) to find the answer.

Language Arts

• Keep working on your 'how to' speech. You should have the rough copy completed by the end of tomorrow's class.

Science

• Ongoing observation of the night sky. You have 3 written observations due by Monday.

Social Studies

• China in the news

Have a great night!

'Tis the termination of Tuesday

Hello all...
Two days in and still standing! We'll get to the end of the week in record time.
Homework for today
Social Studies

• Watch for China in the news

Language Arts

• Think of a few topics you could use for a 'how to' speech. You will have to choose a final topic in class tomorrow.

Science

• Continue your observations of the night sky. Your first three written observations are due on Monday.

Have a great night!

We're back!!

Hello all...
How nice to see you all this morning, I hope your holidays were as fun and restful as mine were.
Homework for today
Language Arts

• Writing assignment of what you did over the holidays. 1 page single spaced and neatly written.

Math

• Carpet area problem

Social Studies

• Watch for China in the news as part of our ongoing current affairs assignment

Science

• Go outside and observe the sky after dark. Don't forget to bring your green duotang to the next class.

Here is some information about an opportunity that may interest some of you:
Prehistoric Poster Contest Closes January 28, 2005
There’s still time for your students to create masterpieces and share in close to $2000.00 in prize money in the Royal Tyrrell Museum’s annual Prehistoric Poster Contest.
One student will win the $500. grand prize – and one school will win a collection of books valued at $1500.00 from KSPS Public Television just for sending in the most posters!Cash and prizes total more than $3400. and every student that enters receives a dinosaur doodle pad and learns more about the fascinating science of palaeontology.For complete contest details visithttp://www.tyrrellmuseum.com/Contest closes January 28, 2005Cash prizes provided by the Royal Tyrrell Museum Cooperating Society
Have a great night!