Your generous and thoughtful expressions of appreciation this week are kind reminders of how extremely fortunate I am to teach at JYJ! I have enjoyed the creative notes, yummy treats, and kind gifts. Thank you!
I am so thankful for each of my unique and creative students! It is going to be bittersweet to see them all head off to middle school! I know it is time and they are ready but I will miss them tremendously as will the entire JYJ community.
We are making good progress on our exhibition projects, having narrowed down our topics and created lines of inquiry to help with our research. Students are getting time in class this week to research as well as during our technology period next week. If they so choose, they may also research at home. Next week they will meet with their mentors who will assist with the presentation and action parts of the project.
We have completed our geometry unit and based on pre-assessments formed new math groups for our last unit which will cover algebra and measurement. Encourage students to study math journal notes for a few minutes each evening.
This week our afternoon centers include activities based on :Newtons Laws of Motion, exhibition research, text book selection focusing on events leading to the American Revolution, and a Scholastic News comprehension activity. Students are working cooperatively and accomplishing alot.
This week's spelling list focuses on words with silent letters. The spelling packet is due Friday when we will have our spelling test. Speaking of Friday, please remember that it is an early release day and dismissal will be at 12:30.
