5-17-11

SHOWERS & DEODERANT: Today there were several students who really stunk. I'm sorry, but it was pretty bad! Please remind your adolescent kids to take a shower daily and use deoderant. They're playing hard at school and home, and their sweat glands are kicking in big time! It's life. When I get 29 kids in a room, it can become a little much for everyone.

BEHAVIOR: Student behavior usually deteriorates around this time. I've been in the hall with students about inappropriate comments, being off-task, & other behavior issues several times. It's normal. I never get mad, but try to emphasize consequences of interrupting the learning of other students. Hope I don't have to call parents in at this time of year, but it may happen. Please emphasize the importance of continued learning until school lets out. I'm still teaching!

SCIENCE: Science CRT testing will take place this Thursday during track times. My class will be combined with another class which will give us more than 40 students during track times. Because of this, I've asked eight students to switch from Track 1 to Track 2 time this Thursday only. The students who were asked to switch this day are student numbers 1, 3, 7, 8, 18, 25, 26, and 29. If your student is one of these numbers, I'm expecting them to come during Track 2 time on Thursday, May 19th. Sorry about any inconvenience!

MATH: Two-sided worksheet assigned, due tomorrow. We worked on it during class, and most got done. Ask to see it and find out if they really understand it.

LANGUAGE ARTS: Students took UCUTIPS tests with partners in preparation for CRTs. The Autobiographies are due this Friday. I've been telling students this for over two weeks. They know and should be done or almost there.

Spelling Packet #30 due tomorrow.

SOCIAL STUDIES: I gave enough time for everyone to finish their timelines today. I believe almost everyone got done and attached them to the bottom of their posters. Any not done now have to be completed at home. Our Wax Museum is on Friday and posters will be taped up in the gym by noon. No more time will be given at school to work on the Great American Hero project. Parents are welcome to visit the Great American Hero Wax Museum this Friday from 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. No charge!

ART: We're learning all about the 1970s fad, string art. Students have been taught how to do angles and circles. They were asked to come up with a design tonight that could be their string art project tomorrow. Can't wait to see the designs they come up with!