Class Highlights for Week ending 9/23

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Monday

A. Our class had the Orange Ruler for the day as they raced into first place and won a piggy entry for the pig derby, which is all swell, really!  Proud of their efforts.  

We read our 6th Dimitri Martin story: "F.A.Q. Genie."  It serves as the fourth model for our upcoming fiction writing activity. 

Tuesday

As of Tuesday, our class kept their amazing lead in the Orange Ruler Fundraiser Games. Looks like there's a yummy purple beverage we can stick 27 straws in soon...................kidding. Tuesday update:  they've won individual Jamba Juices  for their high rate of invitations. 

Wednesday:  

Students took their District Math Pre-Assessment to gauge their Math preparedness.  Students had up to 90 minutes to complete the assessment, which will be used to guide instructional decisions. 

Thursday:  

Students shared their fiction writing in small groups. A subset of student selected stories were shared with the class.  We had some good first drafts, and Isaiah did an excellent job on his multiple perspectives story and had the whole class in knots for his engaging reading presentation! 

Dancing Classrooms: Students began learning their third dance -La Rumba de Cuba

Friday: 

Lucas's family brought in birthday snacks in the afternoon community time for Lucas's birthday. Happy Birthday tomorrow Lucas!

Students followed an imaginary trip based on coordinate points through three continents and had to find places based upon geographical clues.  Then they invented a travel itinerary as a group, identified coordinates, and charted travel plans. 

Students won a snow cone treat in the Orange Ruler Competition for their high participation and they remained school fundraising leaders all week.  Additionally they won a pizza party with the principal for a date TBA.   We look forward to these days, but especially an entry into the pig races!  Thank you to all the students and families who contributed to our school.