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January 27, 2009
Can you believe it? We have begun the second semester. It seems just a few
weeks ago we were getting to know each other. Time is passing quickly, and we
still have so much work to do. Thankfully, I have wonderful students with
supportive parents to help make my job easier.
We have been very busy since we returned from winter break.
In math, we are currently working on probability. It's much shorter than our
last unit, but still challenging. The unit is divided into two parts, and we
have already completed the first part. We should finish the second part on
Wednesday, and are scheduled to take the unit test on Friday.
We have begun new novels in our guided reading groups yet. The kiddos seem to
be enjoying the books I have chosen for them. We are also reading, On My
Honor, as our Shared Reading. As for AR, when the new quarter begins,
everyone goes back to zero. New goals will be entered tomorrow.
For social studies and writing, we are writing a first-person narrative of
the history of Plymouth Rock.
We are also beginning a new science unit on ecosystems. In groups of three,
students will create terrariums, and monitor their growth.
Valentine's Day is in just a couple of weeks. To celebrate, we are going to
have a Heart Day Cake Decorating contest. All cakes will be baked and
decorated at home. Each cake must be accompanied by a list of ingredients, to
prevent any problems with student allergies. Students may work alone, or in
groups. Participation is voluntary. I will need a couple of parent volunteers
to help judge the entries, (everyone participant gets a certificate), and to
help serve the cake. I will also need donations of paper plates, napkins,
forks, cups, and milk.
I am also doing something new with the website. Each week, I will hide the
student number of one member of the class. Students who find the number, will
put their name and the name of the student with the hidden number on a piece
of paper. It will be put in a box in the classroom for a small prize drawing
on Friday. Hopefully, this will encourage students and parents to access the
website frequently.
Report cards will be sent home next Friday, February 6.
Thank you for your support at home. Please remember that you can always
contact me by email, note, planner, or phone call.
Have a great week!!!
Sandy Bacon
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