This week we had our Unit 6 math test. It was on measuring and drawing angles and division. We thought it was a fair test.
We got to use the clickers in our class this week to take a math quiz. We thought using them was really cool. (except for the part that it was a pop quiz!)
We finished learning about the Northeast region of the US, and we presented our posters in our groups today. We thought it went really well.
Those who made hands on projects got to present them to our class today. We learned alot about the Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell, the WTC and the WTC Memorial, and the Hudson River.
This week was hard, it seemed, for the children to get back into the routine (after such a long weekend). This is a difficult time of year for the students to stay focused on their school responsibilities. As I told many of you at conferences, this is the time when the children are pushed to do their very best work, independently. Many of your children have worked hard and are feeling little adjustment to this, while others are still working on this. I understand that this is difficult for the children, but it is a necessary part of growing and preparing for 5th grade.
I am happy to report that ALL of our Northeast projects came in today, and it looks like everyone did their job! I will be grading these next week and will send home the grades.
*NOTE: With the cold season in full swing, we are out of tissues for our classroom. I am fully aware of how much you already do for your children and for Kennedy School; however if you are able and willing, a donation of one box would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!
Brendan wrote his biography booklet about Mike Eruzione, who is a famous hockey player from the 1980 GOLD MEDAL Olympic team. Brendan wrote a letter to him, and he got a letter and an autographed picture back! It was very cool.
It was a great week!
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