Wednesday, December 7, 2011

December 5th-9th

Congratulations to members of the JYJ Gold Choir who were selected to perform in the WCPSS Pieces of Gold Performance!

The book fair is in full swing! Students will shop today at 2:10.  The bookfair continues through midday Friday.

This week our language arts mini lessons have focused on cause/effect.  Ask your student to show you the graphic organizer in their binder where they have been taking notes about cause/effect.  Students have also begun presenting Peak final projects.  The projects range from posters to powerpoints and show the depth of research and creative effort that students have invested in their work. (I will not be surprised if  one day I  hear that one or more members of this class reach the summit of Everest!)

In math this week we are doing computation and problem solving with fractions.  My math class took quizzes home on Tues to be signed and returned and will have another quiz on Thursday.

We have been discussing different factors that impact weather in science class.  Types of clouds are next on our agenda. Watching a weather forecast with an ear for our weather words would be a great way to extend student learning.

FYI.....Students have been assigned Music and PE projects by Dr. Farias and Mr. Poyer.  They have had time to work on the projects before/after school and during technology.  Please check in with your student about their progress.

One last note, Tuesday Dec.13th from 4-9:00pm is JYJ PTA fundraiser night at Pronto Pasta.(located on East Six Forks Rd.) Dine in or take out!