Posted by MrLynch | Posted in Weekly Newsletter | Posted on February 24, 2018
We are back to a full week. We started Unit 6: Add and Subtract Fractions last week.
I also introduced the book project to students, and this will be a big part of what they do over the next three and a half months. They chose about 100 different topics, and over a couple days painstakingly whittled the list down to their final choice. They will be writing, editing, and publishing this book together.
Upcoming Events
April Vacation – April 9-13
Nathan Hale Homestead trip – Friday, May 18
Last Day of School – Friday, June 15 (w/four snow days)
Posted by MrLynch | Posted in Weekly Newsletter | Posted on February 20, 2018
I hope that everyone had a nice four day weekend. With a couple days off to start this week, we have a three day school week. We start our next math unit – Unit 6: Add and Subtract Fractions on Wednesday.
We will also start the first conversation about our book project this week. This is the book that students will (hopefully) write and publish by the end of the year.
Upcoming Events
April Vacation – April 9-13
Nathan Hale Homestead trip – Friday, May 18
Last Day of School – Friday, June 15 (w/four snow days)
Posted by MrLynch | Posted in Weekly Newsletter | Posted on February 9, 2018
Valentine’s Day is this week. If students want to give out cards or something else that’s not a problem, but the rule is that they must give one to everyone. They certainly don’t have to bring in anything, but it’s an option. We aren’t having a party, but I will give them an extended break time on Wednesday to do this.
The Unit 5 Math Test (Volume and Measurement) will be on Thursday. I will hold the (usual) optional, extra math review before school at 7:30 AM on Thursday.
After students survive this week, they will have a nice four-day weekend. Enjoy the time off!
Upcoming Events
April Vacation – April 9-13
Nathan Hale Homestead trip – Friday, May 18
Last Day of School – Friday, June 15 (w/four snow days)
Posted by MrLynch | Posted in Weekly Newsletter | Posted on February 2, 2018
No matter what that little groundhog decided, this is definitely a wintery winter and our school schedule is constantly being impacted by the weather with early dismissals, two-hour delays, and closings. The kids have been great rolling with the frequent changes.
In science, we’re working on Earth’s Systems and Human Impacts, and students are creating board games that meet two things: they have to be fun and they have to teach about the four earth’s systems – geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere.
Last week students learned about a school wide contest called Battle of the Books. This contest lasts for a few months and challenges kids to read from a selection of 14 different books. They could read as many or as few as they’d like, but I want them to read at least two. I suspect that most kids will want to read more than that. Ask your child about this. Encourage him/her to get involved because more involved = more reading.
Upcoming Events
April Vacation – April 9-13
Nathan Hale Homestead trip – Friday, May 18
Last Day of School – Thursday, June 14 (w/three snow days)
