I'd like to remind you of a few upcoming events/deadlines:
* Unit 3 Math Tests need to be signed and returned ASAP. We still have a few outstanding...
* Field Trip permission forms and checks need to be turned in no later than FRIDAY (Dec. 3).
* November Reading/Math Fact logs should be turned in tomorrow and/or Thursday. (I forgot to remind the children today - so they can bring it in on Thursday too!)
* Students will have their +10 Math Fact Quiz NEXT Monday.
* Scholastic Book Orders should be placed (or brought to school) no later than Monday (Dec. 6). I would like to get the orders in as soon as possible so we get the books BEFORE Winter Vacation. If you would like to order books as gifts - and you don't want your child to know - please let me know and I will hold on to the books until it is convenient for you to pick them up. (As opposed to sending them home with students!) I am more than happy to do this for you - since I think books make great gifts!!
In Social Studies, we are learning all about the Compass Rose. Students created their own basic compass rose today in class - ask him/her to see it!! (They came out great!) From the activity, a discussion about real compasses arose and I promised students that I would provide them with a link that would show/give directions explaining how to make a compass at home. I'm including that link here:
http://oceanservice.noaa.gov/education/for_fun/MakeyourownCompass.pdf
I hope you have the time (and energy) to try this with your child at home! It's really neat!
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