A normal day!

Hello,


It was great to have a normal day.  We are figuring out areas and perimeters of odd shaped polygons in math.  We are writing on a specific topic of our choice in literacy.  Today, we went in the computer lab for that.  We took our final DAZE reading test this afternoon.  In science, the girls went to Mrs. Palopoli and her boys joined ours to finish our talk on puberty and human development.  We had a full forty five minute Q & A. 


The DAZE test went much better than our last one.  I think that some prior knowledge of the topic that you are reading about plays a major role in understanding.  This test was about music, musicians and orchestras.  That was a much more accessible topic than last trimester's Hispanic theater in the Latino community. 


Our big trip to Gettysburg is looking great.  Two families plan on staying in cabins at the campground.  We have a total of eleven kids from the class, eight other siblings and friends, and twelve adults (counting everyone meeting us there).  Thirty-one!  Wow.  I'm very pleased.  I'll send another note home next week about ride combinations.  This is not a school endorsed trip.  We will meet at HBS to leave next Saturday morning, but it isn't school affiliated. 


Our last homework club will be next Tuesday.  It may not be too heavy on the homework. 


Have a great night.


Mr. Shea