Today we started out our day with a celebration of the birthday of Theodore Geisel, better known to the world as Dr Seuss. I've always felt a little connection here because Dr Seuss and I both hail from the small city of Springfield, Masschusetts. I suppose he's probably now Springfield's most famous son. I don't think I'm on the list at all.... Anyhow, we had a spirited contest to see who could answer the most Dr Seuss trivia questions correctly, and then we paired up with first graders to read from Dr Seuss books. Many thanks to Mrs Marks for arranging this special event.
After we returned from library we corrected and discuss our Oral History questions and our spelling words. That pretty much took our time until recess! Then after recess we discuss the technique of mosaic and students tried making mosaics out of tiny bits of torn paper. The project isn't finished yet, but you will be very pleased, I think, when you see their work at Open House next month.
We had PE after lunch. I'm a little concerned that a number of our students are not putting enough effort into the activities that we do to improve their strength, flexibility, and endurance. Some parents may not be completely happy with the PE grades this marking period, but I have to be honest about the actual level of effort and achievement here.
We concluded our day by doing our last probability assignment. Here students worked in partners to make spinners and to collect data about the results of spins. We will discuss this assignment more tomorrow so that they really grasp the what they saw prior to taking the test on Friday.
Homework: (1) Finish the math packet. It will be corrected tomorrow. Please have it all cut and stapled. (2) Do the final draft of the solar system paragraph. It should be either in cursive or typed.
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