Hello All -
This week we have lots of things happening in our math and science class. First, in math we will be reviewing the rules for order of operations and then moving on our next project, making tessellations! This project will be hands on, combining both math and art in the most beautiful way.
In science we will be finishing up our "Why Does Stephanie Have Worms Project?" I am still looking to recruit that amazing parent who is not afraid to travel to city farmers nursery and back to our school, carry 400 red worms along the way. If you are interested in doing this and helping our school compost, please email as soon as possible. This week is going to rock, I just know it!
Monday, October 25, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
Why Does Stephanie Have Worms?
This week students will answer that question, as they begin their quest of vermicomposting! Students will be researching in groups, learning vocabulary, building worm bins, and developing a presentation all about composting. We still need 3 dark colored plastic storage bins (18 gallon) in order to build our bins. Also, if you have any old newspapers laying around, we could really use them for worm bedding. Within the next two weeks, I am looking for a parent volunteer willing to buy and bring red worms from City Farmers to our school for our worm bins. Please email me if you feel you could take this on!
In math this week students will continue working with integers, adding on the new challenge of learning the proper Order of Operations (also known as P.E.D.M.A.S.). We will first learn all the rules, then make an artistic representation of our math knowledge. I predict another great week!
In math this week students will continue working with integers, adding on the new challenge of learning the proper Order of Operations (also known as P.E.D.M.A.S.). We will first learn all the rules, then make an artistic representation of our math knowledge. I predict another great week!
Monday, October 11, 2010
Family Night - Thursday October 14, 2010!
Just a reminder to all our IA families, this Thursday October 14, 2010 is Family Night! Our theme for the evening is Math, which I happen to believe is the best subject ever and the key to lifelong happiness. So, come and join in on working some open-ended math problems and experience first hand what your student does every week in class. Family Night will begin at 6:00pm, but come at 5:00pm and buy a taco dinner hosted by our 8th graders. The evening promises to be one of good food and math fun. So come one, come all, and take the challenge to see...Are you smarter than a 6th grader?
Monday, October 4, 2010
Student Led Conferences - Next Week
Hello IA Families,
Student Led Conferences are happening all next week. If you have not signed up for a time to meet with myself and Michael, then please email us. We look forward to the chance to have your student lead the way through their first few weeks of learning, help them set goals, and measure their success. As a reminder, school is half days on Tuesday Oct.12, Wednesday Oct. 13, and Thursday Oct. 14, meaning students are released at 12:30. Also, their is NO SCHOOL for students on Friday Oct. 15, as it is a teacher only work day. Thanks again for another amazing week!
Student Led Conferences are happening all next week. If you have not signed up for a time to meet with myself and Michael, then please email us. We look forward to the chance to have your student lead the way through their first few weeks of learning, help them set goals, and measure their success. As a reminder, school is half days on Tuesday Oct.12, Wednesday Oct. 13, and Thursday Oct. 14, meaning students are released at 12:30. Also, their is NO SCHOOL for students on Friday Oct. 15, as it is a teacher only work day. Thanks again for another amazing week!
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