Saturday, November 5, 2016

Classroom Update, November 5th



Reading
Please make sure students have ample books to read at home. November is full of holidays and Non Fiction book reports are still due on a weekly basis.

Writing - Poetry
This Thursday our two visiting poets will meet with the class to talk about the writing process and how everyone can be a poet. 

Math
This upcoming week we will be multiplying by 11’s and 12’s. Students are still learning how to multiply by 9’s using their fingers. Please ask them to show you how to multiply by using their fingers. Please follow the link below to see an explanation of this process.

Science - Field Trip, Mock rock and Calcite test
Students were given permission slips for our upcoming field trip to the aquarium. If this form was lost a pdf was attached in the parent email.  

Please follow the link to see photos of our investigation into the mock rocks.

Calcite test
Next week students will perform Calcite tests on different rocks using vinegar. 

Why are we testing for calcite in several rocks?
Calcite is one of the most common minerals on Earth

Why use vinegar to test for calcite?
Calcite is the ONLY mineral that bubbles when it comes into contact with cold acid.

How can I perform this science experiment at home?
Please follow the link below

Music
Our Holiday Concert will take place on Friday, December 9th at 9 a.m. Attached in the email are the lyrics students will need to memorize as well as the audio files. We will make time in class to rehearse but please spend time singing while stuck in traffic.

Thanksgiving celebration – November 19th
Please return any forms for Thanksgiving tickets. You can always buy entry tickets the day of but the delicious pumpkin and apple pies may all be sold out by then.

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