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Hello,

We worked with cuisenaire rods in conjunction with learning LCM (Least Common Multiple). Many students had trouble making the connection. We'll be back at it tomorrow.

We had a discussion about bullying. This was spurred on by news that I recently received about a family friend being mistreated by her junior high classmates. It is such a sad story that I may have dropped a tear or two in front of the class. Very few things make my blood boil more than seeing behavior that is just downright mean.

Ms. Hill continued to conference with students about the personal narrative unit, while I met with groups about the common elements of fairy tales. We have a bunch of loose ends to tie up as we near the end of Ms. Hill's stay with us. Friday will be her last day. Kids wrote notes and cards to her yesterday under the guise of "Algebra" homework. They passed in their "Algebra" to her today.

We introduced the Rock Cycle Song.  (See below)

Rock Cycle Song
(Sing to the tune of "Row, Row, Row Your Boat")

SEDIMENTARY rock
Has been formed in layers
Often found near water sources
With fossils from decayers

Then there's IGNEOUS rock
Here since Earth was born
Molten Lava, cooled and hardened
That's how it is formed

These two types of rocks
Can also be transformed
With pressure, heat and chemicals
METAMORPHIC they'll become.

Our class will be learning to identify these types of rocks in the coming days.  I showed examples of each today, but we will be getting back to the hands on geology unit tomorrow.

The Harry Potter Club voted to have a night time sorting dinner for new members from other classes. Like me, they want to do it up big. I will need some parent volunteers for this. The night is tentatively scheduled for Nov. 7 in the music room. We only have eight from the class in the club, so I'm hoping our big plans get more kids interested. More to come on this.

Have a good night.

Mr. Shea