9-29-09

Bring a sack lunch for eagle fern tomorrow
Read 30 mins !!!!!

9-29-09

9-28-09

Homework:
Tree drawing & painting for art due tomorrow
New reading log fill it out through out the week
*Ancient one up to chapter 9*
Print out or draw a picture of the mustard family!!!!!
Any any forms for Eagle Fern
Thank you
Cortnee the class's intern!!!

9-25-09

Homework:
Reading 30 mins
Ancient one chapter 7,8 and 9
Final artwork for essay of concern
Eagle fern permission slips have to be in thank you!!!
TONIGHT is the dance :) :)

9-24-09

Reading record
Sketch for essay of concern due friday
Dance permission slip DUE tomorrow
Eagle fern paperwork and money!!!!

9-22-09 Homework

Read achcient one to chapter 6 due thursday!
Essay of concern final draft due on monday
Drawlings for essay of concern rough draft due on thursday
Eagle fern forms amd money due on thursday
Bring a lunch for 6th graders bring tomorrow because you are gong to oxbo park
Bring lunch for thursday because we wont be in class tomorrow so be ready for field study on thursday!!!
sincerly cortnee

9-21-09

Reading Record- 30 min. a night
Drawing of a tree for Art class-due Tuesday
Eagle Fern paperwork & $
Essay of Concern Artwork-Sketch due Friday
Reading the Ancient One-ch. 5 & 6 due Thursday

9-18-09

Happy Friday!
Homework-
Read to page 35 of the Ancient One
Finish Reading Record for the week-Due Monday
Typed second draft of Essay of Concern-including a quote by someone about the topic
Eagle Fern permission and $

We had a great week. Enjoy your weekend-Indigo

9-17-09

Our first field study was a fun filled and exciting day!!! I am so tired. Thanks to Doug Davidovich for saving the day and coming along to help! The weather turned around and the day was lovely. I was told a few kids drank water from the spring. Check in with your student to see if they drank some. The main worry is Giardia in a few months.... I will be calling to check in with a few parents.
I only gave reading as homework unless they are still working on their Essay of Concern. I recommended going to bed early because we had a big day and viruses are already going around in our classroom. I have been giving the handwashing reminder....
Take care, Indigo

9-16-09

Quote for essay of concern -Rough draft #1 due on Thursday
Dress for field study tomorrow and bring a lunch!
Remember to read for 30 to 45 minutes a night!

We got our class pets today! Five day old chicks- They are named Michael Jackson (MJ for short), BoJangles, and ackjantmoachseeqfcjhgaaz.jr (jr for short). The name is supposed to be the first letter of every name in our class.

We still need adults to come on our field study!!!

Tuesday September 15th 2009

Hello one and all,
I can't believe that I am writing my first BLOG! Well, really it is all about class communication and homework. I am hoping to have some students help to write this. Standing homework is 30 to 45 minutes of reading every night and then fill out the reading response form. Parents are to sign this form before it is turned in on Monday.

• Essay of Concern first draft is due on Thursday Sept. 17th (see assignment below)Service Learning: Essay of Concern
  Open Your Eyes
  ESSAY:
  After watching “If the World Were a Village of 100 People”, write your own essay that addresses an issue or issues important to your generation and identify the potential solutions. Include some specific steps of your solution or solutions. Your essay should include the following:
  
  • 5-paragraphs (refer to graphic organizer handed out in class)
  • A strong voice (think presidential delivery).
  • Personal story or a quote from a current political leader who shares your concern about an issue and offers a solution you agree with.
  
  ART:
  After looking at examples (images by Nikki McClure, mathematical representations, etc), create your own poster on an 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper. This art will be the cover of your service learning binder. (Example: “a place at the table” phrase, with an image of a table with place setting, including the % relevant to number of people who are hungry) Think about:
  • Color scheme
  • Phrase/slogan
  • % relevant to issue
  • Visual nontext representation such as a symbol, a chart, table, or other.
  
  Timeline:
  Ideas: due 9/15
  Essay rough draft #1: due 9/17
  Essay rough draft #2: due 9/21
  Final draft: due 9/24
  Sketch for poster: due 9/25
  Final poster: 9/29
  

• I sent home a weekly letter News from Room 208 on blue paper. If you would prefer this weekly communication via email then please send in your email.

I think that is all for now we will try to keep up with daily homework updates and perhaps some fun stories too. -Indigo