Mid May Magnets

What a buzz today!  The students are so excited about the magnet project they are working on.  This week their task is to create a game that uses magnets.  Today was their first work period and you could feel the excitement in the air.  We can't wait to share the finished products with you next week.

Last week we did some experiments with static electricity. 

This past week we did a few focus lessons on Connections.  We have been practicing making connections to ourselves, other texts and media forms, as well as the real world.  This is a good skill to practice during reading at home as well.

We also spent some time talking about inferring.  This skill is a little more difficult for students still.  We will continue to practice this one over the next few weeks.

Upcoming Dates:

May 26 - Read-a-Thon pledge envelopes due back at school, Pizza Orders Due
May 28 - Read-a-Thon and Evening of the Arts
May 30 - Pizza Day
June 13 - Jump Rope for Heart event - during the lunch hour