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Monday, October 10, 2016

Math - Young

We have been working on converting fractions - decimals - percents.  I think we are starting to get it.  No homework.

SCHUITEMAN

ENGLISH -
Today we shared good news from the weekend & read another chapter in our read aloud.  Then, we went over a sample of a "good" summary & tried to write our own summary using the model to guide us.  Finally, we discussed some important vocabulary words.  No Homework!!

SOCIAL STUDIES -
Today we went over our World map pre-test and talked about some map terminology.  Then, students started designing their own compass rose.  No Homework!!


Lillmars

Science: Today, kids had their final work day on their biome pyramids. These are DUE tomorrow!

Social Studies: Today, students began a compass rose activity. No homework!

Friday, October 7, 2016

Mrs. Young's Classes

Today is the Art Prize Field Trip to Grand Rapids!  No homework!

Thursday, October 6, 2016

Lillmars

Science: Today we finished biome research! Students will have Monday to work on their Pyramid-- they are DUE Tuesday. This means that if students are NOT done researching, they should finish that over the weekend!

Social Studies: Today we talked about maps and items usually labeled on maps. We discussed the equator, tropic of Cancer, tropic of Capricorn, Prime Meridian, key/legend, scale, cardinal directions, ordinal directions, etc. No homework!

SCHUITEMAN

ENGLISH -
Today we went to library for book checkout!  We then came back and reviewed what a summary was.  Finally, we practiced what 5 key things need to be in a summary.  No Homework!

SOCIAL STUDIES -
Today we watched CNN Student News for some of the latest current events.  Then, we did a world map pre-test and discussed some vocabulary terms.  No Homework!

REMINDERS:  ART PRIZE is TOMORROW!!!!  Remember, you do not need your binders, but a small string bag is recommended to carry your lunch, water bottle, etc.  Remember to bring a lunch that is completely disposable.  Also, you should plan to bring a notebook or some kind of device with a camera (with your parent's permission).  Let's get ready for a fabulous day!!!

SS - Young

Today we caught up on a few of the things that were started when I was out of class for my foot surgery.  We then talked about different map looks and how close do we need to be for different purposes.  No homework.