Dear Families,
We survived Halloween 
. Thanks to all of the parents who sent in treats and came in to help with the parade and festivities.
. Thanks to all of the parents who sent in treats and came in to help with the parade and festivities.
I so enjoy I-Search presentations!
We've had students share what they've learned and show their expertise
about a wide array of topics, from the periodic table to the human body
to Halloween and Football, just to name a few. The presentations are
well done and the kids are proud to share their work. Thanks so much for
helping.
As I mentioned on Curriculum
Night the I-Searches are about process and love of learning. I've had
some questions about due dates. I see the "due dates" as training wheels, just to help the kids learn
how to have a target date. When they are older they may have
consequences for their grade, etc. Through I-Searches, they will have
learned how to handle it without pressure.
Reggie
has done some literature lessons with the kids on Tall Tales and
writing Circle Stories. In math we are continuing with addition and
subtraction with 3rd grade and factors and multiples with fourth grade.
The kids are making acrostics with the math terms "Sum" and "Factors,"
to help them retain the meaning. These are terms I have noticed that
they learn in the moment, but cannot define later on, so we are trying
to get the meaning to stick by creating acrostics with them. Today we
are constructing line graphs with our Halloween Candy data.
Speaking
of Reggie, next week is his last week with us. He has a job teaching in
Wayne-Westland already. Next Friday we will have a farewell party with
him.
Here are some upcoming events:
Remember, next Tuesday- No School for Election Day.
Next Wednesday, Nov. 7
we have a UMS field trip to Hill auditorium to see Jake Shimabukuro, an
amazing virtuoso ukulele player. I have 3 tickets for chaperones.
Here's a link to his website. http://jakeshimabukuro.com/
Permission slips are coming home today.
Don't forget the time change this weekend.
