Timeline Maker (Science)

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I love this!

My new favorite webtool- it's like Wordle, but better!  Click to see TAGXEDO.

The Wonders of Wings!

Smartie Party #2!

Crooked Valley

Check out the new slideshow!

I have updated the slideshow on the sidebar!  Double-click on the images to view the slideshow with enlarged images.

Photography Unit!

We are starting a digital photography unit in our visual art class.  We will be studying the art of photography!  To do this, we need students to bring digital cameras to school.  If you do not have a digital camera at home, don’t worry.  I am sure we will have plenty of cameras for students to work in pairs.  Students should bring them and also take them home on Day 5s.  The first day students should bring their camera is Friday, May 13. 

Thanks in advance for your help!  We will ensure that the cameras are well taken care of and used only for our art class.  You can check The Chalkboard for student work!  I’m really looking forward to the exciting learning opportunities in this unit!  If you have questions, please do not hesitate to ask. 

Quick Peek!

Here's a quick group photo from our adventure today!

Book Clubs Underway!

Each student has been placed in a Book Club.  Each club is reading a different novel over the next six weeks.  Students will have different roles to complete for each section of the book.  At four different points in the book, clubs will hold a Book Club Meeting to discuss key ideas and themes in the story.  Each student has a Book Club Folder to use throughout the study.  Our spelling words will also come from the books.  We will continue to build stamina with our Daily 5 routine.  

The first Club Meeting is set for next Friday, May 13.  Students need to have the first section of the book read, the first role sheet completed, Wonder Words assignment completed, and a journal response.  

Welcome Back!

I hope you enjoyed a wonderful spring break!  It's hard to believe that we have less than two months left in our school year!  Let's aim for an awesome finish!
Don't forget about our field trip to Crooked Valley on Wednesday.  Please remember to return the consent form and $4.50 for bus money.  Also, refer to the checklist sent out before the break to remember what to bring for our day. 
See you tomorrow! Pics of Ukrainian Easter Eggs and the Smartie Party coming soon....;)