So sorry!

I apologize for being so far behind. We get in the routine of go, go, go and I just don't feel like we ever stop sometimes. We've had a big change for some with our new math groupings. I will say though, after day one.... I think this change is going to be a great thing! All of our kiddos did very well with the transition. So, I'll get started with taking a look at this weeks agenda!

McManus
* Yesterday we worked on subject and predicates. Students had a worksheet with a couple problems to complete for homework.
* Students were able to visit the library, don't forget AR is due December 22nd.
* We are getting ready to start with our personal narratives. If you have something that you know your child could write about, share this idea with them.

Story
* Students have pinned down a specific topic that they would like to write for their personal narrative. Yesterday, students were in groups and shared their writing with peers. They were able to receive feedback and suggustions.

Fain/Morgan
* Students completed a scavenger hunt around the room dealing with the topic of climate and weather.
* Vocabulary quiz on Friday.
* Students have a vocabulary chart to complete by Friday.

Willis
* Mrs. Willis allowed students time to "tie up loose ends"
* Students were given missing work reports and time to complete and turn in assignments.

Gibbs
* Students particpated in a mock On-Demand.

Cole
* Mr. Cole reviewed rules and expectations
* We started discussing whole numbers, rational numbers, and integers.

West
* Students complete a warm- up daily and these are due on Friday
* Students have a worksheet that was homework.

Science Vocabulary

1.           Climate- an area’s averaged weather conditions over time

2.           Evaporation- when a liquid turns to a gas

3.           Condensation- when a gas turns to a liquid

4.           Precipitation- water falling from clouds

5.           Atmosphere- layer of air surrounding Earth

6.           Weathering- breaking down of rock by nature

7.           Erosion- movement of rock and soil caused by water, wind, gravity and ice

8.           Constructive forces- forces such as crustal deformation, faulting, volcanic eruptions and deposition of sediment that creates landforms

9.           Destructive forces- forces such as weathering and erosion that breakdown landforms

10.  Deposition of Sediment- settling of sediments moved by erosion

Language Arts WOW Words

Thermometer	An instrument for measuring temperature, especially one having a graduated glass tube with a bulb containing a liquid, typically.
Astronomy	The branch of science that deals with celestial objects, space, and the physical universe as a whole.
Diagram	A simplified drawing showing the appearance, structure, or workings of something; a schematic representation
Phonetics	The study and classification of speech sounds.
Photosynthesis	Process by which plants, some bacteria, and some protistans use the energy from sunlight to produce sugar, which cellular respiration converts into ATP, the "fuel" used by all living things.
Octagon	A plane figure with eight straight sides and eight angles.
Pediatrician	A doctor who specializes in the care of babies and young children.
Zoology	The branch of biology that deals with animals and animal life, including the study of the structure, physiology, development, and classification of animals.
Metropolis	The capital or chief city of a country or region. ; A very large and densely populated city.
Microscope	An optical instrument used for viewing very small objects, typically magnified several hundred times.