November 23rd Already?

     It is almost Thanksgiving and wow has the time flown by.  We are finishing up the reading of the City of Ember and the students have really enjoyed this book.  The discussions have been fun to listen to.  We are excited to see what they come up with for the next part of this project.  Students have an individual writing piece due on Tuesday based on the end of the book. After Thanksgiving we will work on the handbooks and kits for the end of this project.
     With November coming to an end students can turn in their November Reading calendars any time that they finish their requirements.  Also, Achieve 3000 needs to be completed weekly.  (This short week we will be requiring one article.)  Students have been working hard on learning their math facts.  If your student brings home a half sheet of paper with math facts they are still working on passing certain levels.  Please encourage them to practice with their flash cards or online!  Practice is the only way they will tackle these facts.
     This past week was our Exploration week and students had a good time learning new games or activities or even just reading.  A nice time to meet other people and other teachers in our building.  Our United Way Penny War has been extended to December 5th so please send in change to help our local United Way.
     Photos included this week come from the November 11th Veterans Day program and a few from Explorations.  Have a great week!