27 Days and Counting

There are 27 days left in the school year and plenty to do in those days.

We are currently in the midst of two science units, cellular respiration and the waves (both sound and light). Dr. Currey is teaching the cellular respiration unit on Monday afternoons while I teach the waves unit on Wednesdays.

In history we are beginning to wind up our unit on civil rights and social activism. Over the next few weeks students will use the historical knowledge they have learned to attack a current civil rights issue of their choice. Students have multiple options for presenting their ideas. They may create a children's book complete with illustrations, write and deliver a speech, create a documentary, or create a zine. If nothing of these speak to them, they may propose an alternative project. These projects will be due the last week of May, giving them plenty of time to work on it after NON.

Speaking of NON, it's THIS Thursday night. Students are to arrive at 6:00, already in costume, and make their way to our classrooms where we will help them get settled. Parents will go downstairs and enjoy the 4th grade Oregon History Wax Museum until we open the doors at 6:30 PM. Have you studied up on the notable people? How many can you figure out in 45 minutes? Bring your camera and a friend, it is guaranteed to be a night to remember.