Mid-week update May 18

NEWS:
Permission slips for the CHOW fieldtrip May 25 was due today with the $3. As we told the students, no more will be accepted. No exceptions.

Permission slips for the fieldtrip to the UW to present our NOLA project is due Friday. No late slips will be accepted.

Thank you for all your support as we strive to help your child become independent and responsible.

ACADEMICS:
Math: Quiz on Tuesday, no homework assigned Tue or Wed.

Language Arts: 1) Vocabulary - we went over the definitions to this week's words. As you can see, the words all have to do with movement or transactions, so students really need to study as the definitions are subtly different. 2) Independent Genre project due today - grade for writing was given.

Reading: 1) Independent Genre project due today - students were assessed on their knowledge/demonstration of Literary Devices, and ability to read/interpret texts for understanding. Students were also given a grade in Oral Language for their actual presentation. Poetry presentations were enjoyable!

Social Studies: 1) Response/Research paper on NOLA due Thursday. 2) Current events due Friday. 3) Africa CONTINENT test is Friday, May 20.

Science: 1) Students worked in groups on their Ecoscenario project. Presentations will be given May 26th. 2) Lab Books need to be filled in as you observe the Milkweed bugs. 3) Test on Pop and Ecosystems is Thursday, May 19.