Time Off From School

Due the circumstances we are facing, we have decided to assign the students additional work during the time away from school, so as not to get really behind in our studies. The students have written down their homework in their assignment books but as a reminder, the following homework has been added for my classes (Ms. Willett):

Math: In addition to the page we did yesterday in class (Pg. 57, #7-18), please complete the math workbook pg. 16-18.

Read the blog posted just before this one about my concerns for the multiplication tables. Now you have LOTS of time to practice. I expect them to be better when we return.

Here is a link to an awesome website that I found that has lots of fun multiplication games to help you:
http://www.multiplication.com/interactive_games.htm
(The edgemoor tournament is fun!)

Science: Since many students received poor marks on the testing/assignments thus far in our Water Unit, I have assigned a written report. This report should be 2 pages in length and should cover the 3 lessons learned so far: The Amazing Molecule, The Water Cycle, and Water Clings. Please use the 3 sheets from that lesson, as well as the water cycle sheet given to you yesterday. One of you forgot these 2 new sheets in class, so you may have to use extra resources on the internet or photocopy from a friend. This assignment may be completed in your Science workbooks, or you may complete it on the computer. I do not want reports that are 3-5 pages in length, so please summarize only the most important information. Think about how we did the interactive editing in class; go through the pages and find the KEY WORDS. Write the keywords on a new page and create your own sentences around them. THIS shows true understanding of the concepts. Please DO NOT copy informationstraight from the pages or the internet. You may use the internet as a resource but not to copy. I will definitely be able to tell if the words in your report are not your own (or copied) and this will be reflected in your grade. Summarize, summarize, SUMMARIZE!

Class Meeting:
Quote: "To be a star you must shine your own light, follow your own path, and don't worry about the darkness, for that is when the stars shine brightest."

Share this quote with a family member. Tell them what it means to you and how you can apply it to your life in the future.

Never Forget: 4A is the best, and you know it's not a lie!