September 23-27

Social Studies Assignments -
1. The Northeastern states and capitals test is Friday, Sept 27. Everyone should have a study map.
2. The State Project is due Thursday, October 3. Everyone has an outline of the assignment along with the scoring rubric. See Mr. Ellars if you still need specific details and templates for one of the three optional assignments. (Film Scroll, Coat of Arms, or Suitcase)

Picture Retakes
Picture retakes will be this Friday, September 27. Mr. Ellars has order forms for anyone needing a retake.

Substitute for Tuesday
I will be out Tuesday (Sept. 24) for an annual checkup with my cardiologist. It's been almost two years since my valve replacement and everything is working perfectly, but I still need to visit once a year for a checkup. Unless something changes, Mr. Rutledge is scheduled to be in the classroom Tuesday. The students have worked with him before and understand that I expect the same work and behavior as when I'm there.

Some States and Capitals Practice Games
Your Child Learns
Sheppard Software
Cool Math Games

This Week's Activities and Assignments
Monday, September 23   (Blue Day)
1. Bell Work
2. Group experiments testing different variables affecting flight. (Block 2 will be doing the paper airplane contest.)
3. Homework: Study for Friday's map test and work on state project.

Tuesday, September 24   (Gold Day)
1. Bell Work
2. FOSS science stories activity
3. USA Weekly #4 with worksheet and crossword puzzle
4. Homework: Study for Friday's map test and work on state project.

Wednesday, September 25   (Blue Day)
1. Bell Work
2. Native American Games: Students will create materials needed and play a Native American Game called Man and Snake.
3. Homework: Study for Friday's map test and work on state project.

Thursday, September 26   (Gold Day)
1. Bell Work
2. Finish up Flight Module with review and writing activity
3. Fun Science activity (outdoors if the weather cooperates)
4. Homework: Study for Friday's map test and work on state project.

Friday, September 27   (Blue Day)
1. Bell Work
2. Northeastern states and capitals test
3. The Magic School Bus Takes Flight
4. Homework: Work on state project.