This week in room 34.....

I can not believe we have only one week left in our first semester!! Where did the time go? I must say, time really flies by when you are having fun! I have enjoyed coming to school each and every day and  look forward to a fantastic second semester with this superb class! This week will be filled with learning, wrapping up assignments, tests, and most of all a TON of FUN!! I hope you and your family have a wonderful winter break! 

Science: We will review for our test tomorrow and take it on Wednesday, December                         16th. It is over chapter 3 Classifying Living Organisms. Please have your child                  review the study guide and the information I sent out Friday.  

This year Concord will be having a Maker Fair (Previously PRISM night) on February 18th from 3:30-6.  If anyone is interested in doing a PRISM project at home and getting started over the holiday break, here is the link with the information. I will add an additional PRISM form to the BLOG later this week , with a more detailed calendar. This is an optional project.

Writing: We are working on a performance task on the Transcontinental Railroad. They                  had to take notes on an article and a video. They then had to write a a report,                    siting information from the resources.  This will conclude on informational                        unit of study.

Math: We will review today and take our decimal unit test tomorrow, December 15th.                The test will cover chapter 5 and 6.  

Reading: We are reading aloud the Boy in the Striped Pajamas,    and discussing historical aspects of the time period as well as the craft      of historical fiction. 

We have many celebrations this week:

Tuesday, December 15th: Genius Hour presentations, Aleks Pie Party, and Pig Out Party for Helping Hands. Your child can bring a snack and drink for the Pig Out party, I will provide a snack as well. 

Wednesday: Caroling field trip, if you have not already please send in permission slip and money. Your child should wear green or red. They can also wear a holiday hat.

Special treat from Mrs. Merlo for Helping Hands.

Thursday: Last day of school and Winter Holiday Party from 2-3.

Friday: No School