Valentine's Day/1920s and 1930s Day

What a fun time we had on Valentine's Day!  We had many students join us in the fun of dressing up as a person or character from the 1920s or 1930s.  There were many Hobos, some flappers, Superman, and many others!  Thank you for sending in candy that was invented during this time period and allowing your child to participate in the dressing up.  We watched video clips of Shirley Temple, the Wizard of Oz, and heard part of the "War of the Worlds" broadcast from 1938.  Here are some pictures of those who dressed up!

Sorry it has been so long!

Congratulations! We have completed our first half of the school year.  I want to thank all of my students and parents for making it fantastic.  As we begin the second half of the year in 2012, I would like to reflect on what we have been learning in class. 

            In math we have learned a lot about fractions.  Students are able to simplify, add, subtract, and multiply fractions.  We have also learned a lot about changing fractions to decimals and percents.  These everyday skills will carry the students through out their life.

            We have completed our unit on Our Dynamic Earth including Earthquakes, Volcanoes, Weathering, and Erosion.  We are now going to be looking into what really makes up our Earth.  What Landforms are their and what is really deep down at the bottom of the oceans? 

            Happy New Year and I am looking forward to an AWESOME end of the year!