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<DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: center"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"> March 11,</SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><FONT class=Apple-style-span face=Georgia><FONT face="Comic Sans MS">Hello 201 Families!<BR></FONT>We are almost finished with our ISAT testing! Tomorrow, we will take the two part Science test.<BR><BR><IMG src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emidea.gif" align=absMiddle border=0> Why is most of Illinois flat? We are going to find out! This week in the Science Lab, we will create a simlutation that will help us study the effects of glaciers.<BR><BR><IMG src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emhot.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Don't forget that the Biography Report is due on March 22. The project includes the creation of a postage stamp, a speach, and a written report. Let me know if you need another copy of these materials.<BR><BR><IMG src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Math Update: We are now resuming our regular math pacing. This week, we continue to work with decimals, rounding, adding, subtracting and estimating. We will be ready to test on Monday or Tuesday. Chapter 22 begins our Measurement unit.<BR><BR><IMG src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emclock.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>It is time to learn more about Illinois! This and next week we will explore Illinois geography, ecosystems and natural resources. On Thursday and Friday we will create Illinois Ecocsystem Quadarams. Yes, that's a <STRONG>quadrarama.</STRONG> I think that I may have invented a new word! Illinois has 5 distinct ecosystems. How may will you include in your <STRONG>quad</STRONG>rarama? <BR><BR><U><BR></U><BR></FONT></DIV> <DIV style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><FONT class=Apple-style-span face=Georgia><BR></FONT></DIV> <DIV style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><FONT class=Apple-style-span face=Georgia><BR></FONT></DIV> <DIV style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><FONT class=Apple-style-span face=Georgia><BR></FONT></DIV> <DIV style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><FONT class=Apple-style-span face=Georgia><BR></FONT></DIV> <DIV style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><FONT class=Apple-style-span face=Georgia><BR></FONT></DIV> <DIV style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><FONT class=Apple-style-span face=Georgia><BR></FONT></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN class=Apple-style-span style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia">February 29</SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia">Hi there students! I am working on a new blog. It is just getting started, so don't expect too much! Click on the link to check it out and to leave me some feedback. Thank you! <IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emlove.gif" align=absMiddle border=0></SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><BR></SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia">http://mrsginnsclassroom.blogspot.com/2012/02/welcome.html<BR></SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><BR></SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><BR></SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><BR></SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><BR></SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><BR></SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia">February 28, 2012</SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><BR></SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia">Help! 201 needs:</SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia">-Kleenex</SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia">-Lots of pennies for a math activity <STRONG>this </STRONG>Friday. </SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia">-watercolor trays</SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><BR></SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><FONT class=Apple-style-span face=Georgia><BR></FONT></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><BR></SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><BR></SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia">February 27</SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia">Hello 201 Families! If you did not receive Friday's newsletter, you can click here to read it.</SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><BR></SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><A href="201-newsFeb23.doc">201-newsFeb23.doc</A><BR></SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emthup.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia">A great big "thumbs up" to all of the students in 201 who are working so hard to improve their "Extended Response" in both reading and math. As they know, in reading it is all about the evidence and the evaluation! Math requires evidence too: show your work, show your strategy, explain the how and why, circle your answer, and label everything!</SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><BR></SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emtea.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Early morning passes for Thursday's 7:30 Math Extended Response workshop will be given out on Wednesday. We will work on improving our written explanations and on how to show strategies explicitly. The person grading the paper can't get inside your head; You have to <STRONG>show</STRONG> them what you mean!<BR></SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><BR></SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emidea.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>We continue to review concepts surrounding Earth Science this week. Today, we discussed the Phases of the Moon. This week we will also review our solar system, constellations, and the needs of living things. Brain Pop is a great resource for science. Check it out!<BR></SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><BR></SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emnote.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Pep Rally Time: The annual ISAT pep rally will be held next Tuesday! This is one of the year's highlights and is lots of fun! <BR></SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><BR></SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emclock.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Testing Time! ISAT week is upon us...We will take Reading and Math tests on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Our Science test is the following Tuesday.<BR></SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><BR></SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Progress Reports will go home next week. I will note any missing assignments on the back of your child's report. This is a "five week" check in report. There is <EM>still time to turn work in for credit,</EM> though late "fees" will apply.<BR></SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><BR></SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/face6.gif" align=absMiddle border=0> Please let me know if you would like to meet in person or by telephone to discuss your child's progress. Our first quarter meetings were so long ago.....!<BR></SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><BR></SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia">Best, </SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><BR></SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia">Mrs. Ginn <IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emlove.gif" align=absMiddle border=0></SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><BR></SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><BR></SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><BR></SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><BR></SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><BR></SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Georgia"><BR></SPAN></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left">February 1</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left">Welcome to the 3rd quarter! It was great to be back in 201 today. Report Cards were sent home, as were quarterly awards for Perfect Attendance, Honor Roll, and 201 Specialty Awards. Each member of our team was recognized today for a special effort or unique quality. It was great fun watching the students receive their special awards!</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emrainbow.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>The 3rd Quarter Curriculum Letter went home today. On the back page you will find several websites to help extend learning at home. The "Into the Book" website was developed by educators to help target reading strategies and comprehension. Check it out! I also sent home another letter regarding ST Math and Study Island. I hope that all 201 students are logging on at home!</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emidea.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>In the Science Lab today we explored electric circuits. We tested various materials and classified them as conductors or insulators. You can extend this learning at home by logging on to Brain Pop. There are many segments on Electricity and Magnetism. You can even print out the vocabulary and activity sheets and turn them in for extra credit!</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emfist.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Next week, the entire school will hold an ISAT Simulation. Students will be in testing mode. We will practice using the official ISAT answer documents. We hope that these days of practice testing will help students know what to expect during the actual ISAT. We will allow time to review our answers and will use this testing time to direct instruction and help us target areas of need.</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emsmiled.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Biography Book Reports will be due after the ISAT. Students should select a biography within their lexile range. Topics and books must be pre approved by me! Not all famous people will be considered acceptable topics. We are looking for people who have had an important historical impact. These are people who have: made important discoveries, broken social or cultural barriers, devoted their lives to the service of others, and made a long lasting impact upon our society. </DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emlove.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Valentines Day approaches! Pod 200 students may bring in cards for each of the 29 students.</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left">Sunday, January 15, 2012</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emidea.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Students will need a protractor this week. We will begin measuring angles on Wednesday.</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left">WEEKEND UPDATE....JANUARY 13, 2012</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/face6.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Happy Friday Parents and Students!<IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/face6.gif" align=absMiddle border=0></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left">Remember that, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday, Monday is a holiday. We will spend time on Tuesday remembering Dr. King and discussing his values, message and legacy.</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/face1.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>On Tuesday we will also take a Math test centered around the concepts in Harcourt Chapter 17: line relationships, naming angles, and symmetry. 201 students gave a stellar performance in today's test review; I think that we are ready! You can review these concepts by looking over the Buckle Down math unit that was completed over the break.</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emwink.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>We will also take the Spelling and Vocabulary segments of our Theme test on Tuesday. We should have time to grade these immediately, so that the students have instant feedback.</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emsmile.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Buckle Down Math was assigned this weekend. The MEASUREMENT lessons begin on page 159. Check the assignment notebook for details.</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emsmile.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>You should also see a note about completing the U.S. MAP activity and an extra credit NRR.</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emrose.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Today in class, we analyzed our MAPS data. We looked at our Fall and Winter test scores, identified our strengths and weaknesses. Each student set a target goal for the Spring test, and devised a detailed "action plan" that will help them meet this goal. Many students' goals are centered around reading more books that are within their <STRONG>LEXILE </STRONG>range.</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emrosesad.gif" align=absMiddle border=0> What is a <STRONG>Lexile range</STRONG>? A Lexile range is a helpful way to determine reading level. It is much more specific than using a grade level. Reading within one's lexile range helps children select books that are at the appropriate level for them. This is the range that will help your child stretch and grow. Books that are too low may be interesting, but are not maximizing one's potential. Within the next few weeks, we will help 201 kids find "just right" books for them.</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emgift.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>The Barnes and Noble website has an excellent tool for generating book lists within a Lexile range. You can pick your favorites and then check them out of the library. Scholastic book wizard is a great way to find the Lexile number of a book that interests you.</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: center"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: center">HAPPY NEW YEAR AND WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL 201!</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: center"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: center"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: center"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">I hope that everyone had a fantastic break! It is hard to believe that we are almost halfway through our year together. We will hit the ground running this week, as we have so much to accomplish in what seems like so little time together! </DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">Here is a sneak peek into what we will be learning this week:</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/face23.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>ST Math Homework: New assignments were posted this evening. Thanks for reminding me, students!</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emwink.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Spelling Bee Update: We will hold our 201 Bee on Wednesday or Thursday. 2 students will be selected to represent our homeroom. These 2 students will be provided with a list to help them prepare for the Intermediate competition. Lists will not be provided for the classroom competition. </DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emnote.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>What is sound? We will explore this question and others related to the topic in the Science Lab and in the classroom. At home, you can explore the Sound segments on Brainpop and Brainpop Jr. Why not try some of the Brainpop activities and experiments at home?</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emphoto.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Map Making: in Social Studies, we will create physical maps this week. Students will use desk atlases and a variety of materials to create. Our maps will include landforms, rivers, lakes, and even some of our National Parks.</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emfilm.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>In Reading and Language Arts we will work on Readers Theater pieces. Students will work in small groups to prepare for next week's performances. We will also be preparing for Theme Testing next week. We will make vocabulary pockets and will play Theme Review Jeopardy. Theme Review sheets will go out Monday or Tuesday.</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emrainbow.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Lines, rays, angles and shapes: It is all about Geometry in 201! </DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emteeth.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Buckling Down for the ISAT: Over the break, students were assigned practice work in both Buckle Down Math and Reading. You can expect to see more of these practice books at home. In 6 short weeks the ISAT will be here!</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"> </DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">Old News.......</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emthup.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>201 had a great time at the Shedd Aquarium today. Thank you to our chaperones, Mrs. Rush, Mrs. Barber, and Mrs. Santiago for volunteering. </DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/face9.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>It is almost Science Fair time! Parents are invited to join us this Thursday at 11:30 in the C.A.C.. Students should bring their boards in Thursday morning. We will set up before our lunch period.</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emnote.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Winter Concert:The After School All Stars will hold their Winter Concert this Thursday. Many 201 students will be performing! </DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emgift.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Secret Santa: 201 students begged me to participate in a Secret Santa exchange. Notes went home last week. gifts should be limited to small handmade tokens of kindness. Secret, "have a great day" notes, and the like are other good ideas. We will reveal our identities on Friday. On this day, it is o.k. to bring your Secret person a small piece of candy or something similar. </DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><BR></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">December 6, 2011 <DIV><BR></DIV> <DIV><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emhot.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Science Fair Updates:</DIV> <DIV> <UL><LI>The Science Fair will be on 12/22. The exact time is T.B.A. Parents are welcome to attend!</LI><LI>The Science Fair Packet is now attached to this website and is working! I am sorry about the "mixed up files."</LI><LI>Remember, the Research Paper is no longer required. We will spend time in class researching our topics. </LI></UL></DIV> <DIV><BR> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11px"><FONT size=3>11/29/11</FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11px"><FONT size=3><BR></FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11px"><FONT size=3>I hope that everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving break!</FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11px"><FONT size=3><BR></FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11px"><FONT size=3> <IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emsmile.gif" align=absMiddle border=0> This week's study guide went home yesterday. </FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11px"><FONT size=3><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>The November Book Collages look fantastic! We will celebrate with a gallery walk tomorrow.</FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11px"><FONT size=3><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emlove.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>The December Book Project is cancelled! I know that you are busy preparing for the Science Fair.</FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11px"><FONT size=3><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/face23.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Science Fair Research will be done <STRONG><U>in class</U></STRONG>. I will help students find information relating to their topics. Students may also do further research at home. Remember to take notes in bullet form and to never copy sentences word for word from the internet. </FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11px"><FONT size=3><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/face1.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>MAPS testing begins next week! Yes, it is that time again! Our test day is Wednesday.</FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11px"><FONT size=3><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emtea.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Science: As you can tell from seeing tonight's homework, we have begun our study of matter and energy. This unit will continue until Winter Break.</FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11px"><FONT size=3><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emidea.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>In Social Studies, we will continue to sharpen our map and geography skills, as we learn more about the New England Colonies.</FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11px"><FONT size=3><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/face6.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Thank you Kareemot for helping us correct the ST Math code. See below for the revised code!</FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11px"><FONT size=3><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emhug2.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Thank you parents, for taking the time to sign the Assignment Notebook each evening. This lets me know that you are aware of each assignment. </FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11px"><FONT size=3><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Field Trip Forms will go out this week. We will go the the Shedd Aquarium!!! </FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11px"><FONT size=3><BR></FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11px"><FONT size=3><BR></FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11px"><FONT size=3><BR></FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11px"><FONT size=3><BR></FONT></SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11px"><FONT size=3><BR>11/16/11<BR><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emteeth.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>The Theme 2 Study Guide is now posted in the <EM>Weekly Study Guides</EM> section.<BR><BR>11/14/11<BR><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emthup.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Here is a heartflet shout out to the few and the proud who actually completed their Science Textbook work this weekend. Paris, Franccesca, Nicole, and Shemar earned a homework pass today!<BR><BR><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emphoto.gif" align=absMiddle border=0> Parents, please make sure that you are looking and signing your child's assignement notebook each day. I will be looking for the signatures!<BR><BR><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emgift.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><BR></FONT><BR><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emidea.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Parents, students were given a new "Nightly Reading and Reflection" template this afternoon. Students should use this template to guide their writing each evening. This will help prepare them for the Extended Response portion of the ISAT, and more importantly, will help them develop superior writing skills!<BR>11/12/11 </SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><BR></FONT></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><BR></FONT></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11px">ST Math Code: Some students are reporting problems using the code. One bit of troubleshooting: I am pretty sure that the O is the letter, not the numeral. Try it both ways. </SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11px">Are you able to use the Activation Code successfully? Send me an email to let me know! Did you use the numeral or the letter? Thanks! Mrs. Ginn :)</SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11px"><BR></SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11px">See you all Monday! We will......make Theme Review Vocabulary Trading Cards.....read a story about Sea Turtles in small groups.....write equations with partners.....learn about habitats on Brain Pop....make our own Brain Pop comic strips!</SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11px">11/9/11</SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11px"><BR></SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11px">ST Math Homework is on! </SPAN></FONT></DIV> <DIV> <UL><LI><FONT face="'Comic Sans MS'"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11px">enter web.stmath.com in the browser</SPAN></FONT></LI><LI><FONT face="'Comic Sans MS'"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11px">Click on the big JiJi</SPAN></FONT></LI><LI><FONT face="'Comic Sans MS'"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11px">If it is your first time logging in at home, you will need this activation code: DIS4OD-HHV-48-R74 Please note that the O is not a number, but is the letter 0!</SPAN></FONT></LI><LI><FONT face="'Comic Sans MS'"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11px">Enter your password, just like you do in school</SPAN></FONT></LI><LI><FONT face="'Comic Sans MS'"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11px">Have fun!</SPAN></FONT></LI><LI><FONT face="'Comic Sans MS'"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11px">After playing, make sure to use the button on the bottom left of the screen to exit the program so that progress is recorded.</SPAN></FONT> </LI></UL> <DIV><FONT face="'Comic Sans MS'"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 11px">Have fun! This week's skill aligns with our classroom goals: <EM>function tables and equations with variables.</EM></SPAN></FONT></DIV></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: center">Welcome to 201 and Pod 200!<BR></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left">Email alert!</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left">Science Fair help!</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><BR></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left">I am having difficulties returning some yahoo emails that are sent through this site. Try emailing me directly at:</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left">mbportginn@gmail.com</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><BR></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left">Caleb, I did try to email you, but it is not going through!</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><BR></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left">Here is a link that you can use to find some Science Fair ideas. Just remember, you must use the Scientific Method and make sure that you have a control group and variables ( ie, the amount of salt added, the kind of vegetable tested, the kind of soil used, the amount of water used, the type of water used). </DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><BR></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left">Hope that this is a help!</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><BR></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left">http://www.sciencefairadventure.com/</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><BR></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left">11/7/11<BR><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emclock.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Parent Teacher Conference Time Sheets went home today! Ten minute time slots will be available to each family. Please mark your top three choices and return A.S.A.P.. I will contact you via note to let you know your time. If you do not sign up for a time, or turn in the sheet late, I will do my best to accomodate your schedule, but may not be able to honor your preferred time slot. I hope that this will avoid the long waiting times on Report Card Pick up Day! Please be prompt, as I will be sticking to the schedule!<BR><BR><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emlove.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>This week, tic tac toe has been shortened to "tic tac" due to the short week. Please select one vocabulary and one spelling activity of your choice.<BR><BR><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Repeat: All of the Science Fair Documents can be found in the "Projects" section. If you can't print the "Plan" page that is due this Wednesday, simply write the steps on a separate sheet of paper!<BR><BR>11/6/11</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><BR></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emidea.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>You will find the Science Fair documents posted in the Projects and Rubric section. There are in three separate files. </DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emhot.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>The Science Fair Project Plan is due <EM>this Wednesday</EM>. Please remember that the purpose of the Science Fair is to use the Scientific Method to conduct an experiment. Please make sure that your project has variable and controls. </DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/face6.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>There is no school for students on Thursday, November 10 due to a Staff Development Day. November 11 school is closed in honor of Veteran's Day.</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/face1.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Report Card Pick up is next Wednesday, November 16th. I am looking forward to meeting you all!</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"> 11/3/11 </DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><BR></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emhot.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Math: This week we continue Morning Multiplication Madness. Each child is working at his or her own level, and I am happy to report that everyone is making progress! Our goal is to have 100% mastery by Thanksgiving.</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emteeth.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>More Math: 201 continues to work with expressions and equations that contain variables. Students are becoming more comfortable with the key math vocabulary that helps one solve multi-step word problems.</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emidea.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>This week in the Science Lab we used the Scientific Method to learn about primates and our opposable thumbs. We also watched a Brain Pop segment to learn more about primates and their unique adaptations.</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emlove.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Brainpop at home! You can watch and learn on Brain pop at home. The login is: waltdisneyms The password is: brainpop</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emclock.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Science Fair topics are due next week. I am encouraging students to ask me questions about their topics before the due date so that I can help steer them in the right direction. I would like to use class time to help students find background research on their topics so that I can show them note taking techniques and get them started with the paper. <IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emhot.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Next week is a three day school week. Students will not attend school on Thursday or Friday.</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emcake.gif" align=absMiddle border=0> Thank you Franccesca for giving 201 a present for your birthday! Franccesca gave the class a copy of the 68 Rooms, which I plan to read aloud to the class. Why not check it out at the library? It is a good one! Thank you Franccesca!!</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><BR></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left">10/30</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"> <UL><LI> We had a fantastic time at the Film Festival. Thank you to Mrs. Barber and Mr. Deleon for joining us!</LI><LI>We will put down our pencils for the last 40 minutes of class tomorrow. Get ready for a Pod 200 Freeze Dance Competition! </LI><LI>Tic Tac Toe is coming home today! All activities should be turned in on Friday.</LI><LI>We will share our Mystery Bags tomorrow. They look fantastic!</LI><LI>Happy Halloween! There will not be regular homework on Halloween. Keep in mind that the Tic Tac Toe will be due on Friday. </LI></UL></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><BR></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><BR></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left">10/19: This Just In....</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><BR></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emfilm.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Pod 200 is going to the International Film Festival on Thursday, October 27. Forms will be out soon!</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emlove.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>There is no school for students on Friday, October 28.</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emquestion.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Mystery Bag Book Reports are due on Thursday, October 27. </DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emhug.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>No Tic Tac Toe next week. I hope that this will give you some extra time to work on those Mystery Bags!</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emwink.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>We will have a reading test next Thursday morning so don't forget to study!</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><BR></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><BR></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left">10/17: The latest:</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emrainbow.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>The Chapter 4 math test will be given this Wednesday afternoon. The concepts covered will include: expressions and equations with variable, matching words to expressions, using a function table and writing expressions with variables.</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>It is very windy and cold on the Pod 200 playground, and we are out there every morning! It is time to dust off those mittens, scarves, and warm coats!</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/face1.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>This week in Science we will be learning about animals adaptations. We will conduct an experiment in the lab to show how birds' beaks are uniquely adapted to suit their dietary needs.</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emvamp.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>In Social Studies, we will be discussing how the first people migrated to North America in search of food.</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emdgust.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>I am almost finished grading the Theme 1 tests. They are long! The students worked so hard last Friday. I made <EM>everyone</EM> rewrite the Extended Response question. The students were not smiling at me, but the results were greatly improved!</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emidea.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Science Fair Packets will go home by the end of this week. This packet includes several very important due dates and is extremely long. Please, keep it at home in a safe place. Extra packets will not be readily available! I will post the packet and all important due dates on this web site as soon as they are confirmed. As of now, our Science Fair will be on 12/22.</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emhot.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Questions? Please feel free to send me an email!!</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><BR></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"> </DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left">10/14:This just added:</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emlove.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>The Lesson 6 Study Guide has been posted. Get a head start on the TTT over the weekend!</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emidea.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Why not read On the Banks of Plum Creek ahead of time. Log on to Think Central! </DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emsmiled.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>The Mystery Bag Project is posted in the Projects section. I will provide paper bags and some paper to cover the bags. This will go home tomorrow, Friday. I will not be able to provide an additional paper bag or extra paper! The project is due 10/27. All students should be reading a Mystery. </DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><BR></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emvamp.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Immigration Interview form: Find it in the Projects and Rubrics section!</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/face3.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Theme 1 Review Packet: Also available in the Projects and Rubrics section. We will be reviewing the concepts in Theme 1 on Tuesday, October 11 and Wednesday, October 12. Students, get ready for Theme 1 jeopardy on Wednesday!</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emgift.gif" align=absMiddle border=0> The Theme 1 test will be given on Thursday and Friday of next week. </DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left">-Please study the vocabulary words! Every student who studies should get a 100% on this section.</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left">-The Spelling section will be in a "bubble format." Students will have to select the correct spelling.</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/face6.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>You can now access Social Studies Weekly online! http://www.estudiesweekly.com/</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left">Our access code is team201 </DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left">Please send me an email to let me know if the code works!</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left">All students should have their SS Weekly newspaper and Words to Know journal at school each day!</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><BR></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emquestion.gif" align=absMiddle border=0><U>Immigration Interview</U>: Yesterday, your child brought home the instructions for this project. We talked about this project today in class. Students in pod 200 are asked to interview someone who was once an immigrant to the United States. Many of us have family members who moved to this country for opportunities or to escape hardship. Some students may need to find someone in their community who will agree to be interviewed. If you are having trouble finding someone who moved to the US from another country, please let me know. I will try to arrange an interview for you. The interview answers should be written or typed on a separate sheet of paper. The project is due next Tuesday, October 11.</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><BR></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left">This project is linked to this week's story:<U> Kai's Journey to Gold Mountain. </U> Kai is a twelve-year-old Chinese boy who, in 1932, comes to the United States in order live with his father, who has been working in San Francisco for a number of years. Kai must endure great hardships as he is detained at Angel Island for five weeks. By reading Kai's story, we learn about the strength and courage of the many immigrants that have landed on U.S. soil.</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><BR></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Check out the Angel Island Link. This great site from Scholastic offers fantastic first person accounts about life at Angel Island.</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><BR></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emclock.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Chapter 3 Math Test: This test will be given on Thursday and will cover: adding and subtracting whole numbers, estimating sums and differences, and knowing when to estimate and when to find an exact answer. We have been reviewing the chapter concepts each day!</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><BR></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emlove.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Thank you, Mrs. Santiago, Joshua's mom, for spending the day with us today. What a fantastic help you were!!!</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><BR></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emhot.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>School Holiday: October 10th in honor of Columbus Day.</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emrose.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Tic Tac Toe holiday: The week of October 10. There is no Tic Tac Toe homework this week. </DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><BR></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emidea.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Do look for the Theme 1 Review in your child's backpack! We will work with this packet each day next week. The study guide contains all of the vocabulary, spelling, and grammar concepts that will be tested.</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><BR></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><BR></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emquestion.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Parents, do you have an email address that you would like to share with me? Email is a great way for me to communicate with you. It is more flexible than the phone, because I can send you a quick message at any time! Please click on the email link to contact me. I will add you to my address book! Thank you!</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><BR></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emhug2.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Math Test Update: Last night I graded the Chapter 2 math tests. The scores were not what I had expected. So, this morning I held another review session to go over place value, rounding numbers, and comparing numbers. We worked on some problem solving strategies too. Any student who scored lower than an 80% was asked to immediately retake the test. The scores were MUCH better. Phew! </DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left">-Next week, on Wednesday or Thursday, we will test on Chapter 3 concepts: subtracting across zeros, adding and subtracting large numerals, estimating sums and differences </DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><BR></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emgift.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Book Project Extension! The new project due date will be Monday, October 3. This will give students an additional weekend. I will have extra rubrics and directions in class this week.</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Here are the new, and correct instructions for logging on to Think Central!</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left">1. Click on the "Think Central" option from the menu bar</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left">2. Click on "Reading Language Arts"</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left">3. Type in your username: this is your student identification number. It is written on all of your old report cards and progress reports. If you can't find it, email me!</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left">4.The password is: chicago</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left">3. Make sure to select Chicago District 299</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left">4. Select Walt Disney Magnet School 60613</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left">5. Save the settings on your computer so you won't need to go through all this again!</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><BR></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left">Each member of 201 has been added to our class roster: TeamGinn2011. Your will find reading and math assignments right here! I can monitor your progress online. Wow!</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><BR></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emdgust.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>What is Nightly Reading and Reflection or NRR? It is often a homework assignment! Here is how it works:</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"> <DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px"> <UL><LI><FONT face="'Comic Sans MS'" size=2><EM>Read a book of your choice or the assignment that I have provided.</EM></FONT></LI><LI><FONT face="'Comic Sans MS'" size=2><EM>Yes, you can read a chapter book. Just write about the section that you read that night!</EM></FONT></LI><LI><FONT face="'Comic Sans MS'" size=2><EM>Write a one to two paragraph reflection and get it signed!</EM></FONT> </LI></UL></DIV> <DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 13px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><STRONG><BR></STRONG></DIV> <DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 13px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">A typical Nightly Reading Reflection might begin like this:</DIV> <DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 13px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"> <U>Frindle</U> by Andrew Clemments</DIV> <DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 13px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"> 9/7/2011</DIV> <DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 13px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Lucida Console'"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Arial"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Verdana">In this part of the story, (i<EM>nsert main idea and description here</EM>). The main characters had to.....(<EM>insert details from the text here</EM>). In my opinion...(<EM>insert your ideas here</EM>). End with a "wrap up" or finishing idea that relates back to the story.</SPAN></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN> </DIV> <DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 13px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><BR></DIV> <DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 13px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">Please let me know if your child is having difficulty completing this assignment so that we can make modifications.</DIV> <DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 13px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">*It is o.k. to read aloud to your child! </DIV> <DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 13px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">*Corrections can be made directly on the page! This shows me that your child has proofread and made changes. A rewrite is usually not necessary! </DIV> <DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 13px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">*Credit will not be given for sloppy or incomplete work.</DIV> <DIV style="PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; FONT-SIZE: 13px; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; MARGIN: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">*Please sign your child's Reflection each night.</DIV></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><BR></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><BR></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><BR></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left">201 has had <STRONG>100% Attendance</STRONG> for three days strong! Keep it up!</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><BR></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emstar.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Today I sent home a "Welcome Packet" that includes lots of information about 201! The regular homework schedule will begin next week. This week, we are establishing routines, taking care of some pre-assessment, and getting to know one another.</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emrainbow.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Fourth Grade Super Heros! This project is due on Friday. I will go over the directions in class on Wednesday and will send home the large paper, as promised!</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emdgust.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Emergency forms, lunch forms, consent forms.......Parents, you have some homework too! Please send these very important forms into school by the end of this week!</DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><BR></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><BR></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><EM><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-STYLE: normal"><IMG alt="" src="/Controls/DHtmlEditor/Images/emhug2.gif" align=absMiddle border=0>Assignment Notebooks: 201 kids know that they are now required to have their assignment notebook signed by a parent each evening. This lets me know that you have seen the homework and that you are aware of its completion. It can also be a quick and easy way for us to communicate. You can jot me a short note right in the assignment notebook. If an assignment is incomplete, I will make a note in the notebook. Believe me, developing the "assignment notebook habit" will help your child will be better prepared for the Upper Level!</SPAN></STRONG></EM></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><EM><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-STYLE: normal"><BR></SPAN></STRONG></EM></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><BR></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><BR></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><BR></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><BR></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><STRONG><U><BR></U></STRONG></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><STRONG><U><BR></U></STRONG></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'; TEXT-ALIGN: left"><STRONG><U><BR></U></STRONG></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><STRONG><U><BR></U></STRONG></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><STRONG><BR></STRONG><BR><STRONG><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><STRONG><BR></STRONG></SPAN></STRONG></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><U><BR></U></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'"><U><BR></U></DIV> <DIV style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Comic Sans MS'">*We are in need of "green" cleaning supplies. The regular bleach-type antibacterial washes contain heavy fumes that can trigger asthma attacks. We have many students and teachers in the pod who are prone to these breathing problems. Using the green cleaners, such as the citrus based sprays and wipes, is easier on our lungs, skin, and environment! 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