Hello

Government test tomorrow.  I am very worried.  I scrapped our attempt at an interactive government.  We've been reviewing all week, but I think that it is too abstract for many of the kids to understand without living it.  In past years they could tell me what individual positions or branches were responsible for because they had experienced it in class.  Videos, books and worksheets are much tougher for a kid to digest.  We'll see.  We made study sheets.  They are responsible for knowing why we have government, the three branches and their responsibilities, the top jobs and their responsibilities, and why the Constitution was written and what it does for us.  When I write it like that, it seems like a lot to me too.

We had another good day today.  I've been using the interactive white board more this week.  I know that the kids like it.  I'm not sure if I'm being more effective using it, but it does keep their attention.

I realize that not many papers have been making it home outside of spelling and math.  I'll do a better job of getting things graded promptly and in your child's hands to be taken home.  My apologies.  I heard from some parents today and it is definitely motivating to hear when something is missed.  I need to take advantage of all of my parents who will reinforce the messages that I put on the homework. 

Have a good night.

Mr. Shea