Update & Learning Ideas

This may be the longest Christmas/Winter break ever.  My children have counted that by Tuesday we will have been out of school for 27 days.  I know that students and parents are feeling a little anxious.  It's one of those things we simply can't control.

ASSIGNMENTS
I have posted an assignment in each class that students can work on before Tuesday.  If anything is difficult or confusing, students may ask questions in Google Classroom or be assured I will help them through it as soon as we return to school.  Please don't stress if something doesn't make sense.  Simply taking some time to go through the items will give everyone a head start when we return to school.

I am checking my email daily and appreciate how supportive you parents are.

GRADES
If your child has received a C- or below in any class, students are welcome to make up that missing work by Tuesday to try to remedy that.  After Tuesday, all grades are final and I am unable to change them.

EXTRA PRACTICE
Language Arts:
Some wise activities that will help students are to keep a journal of daily events.  It might be interesting for students to record their activities and feelings through all these snow days. Students can continue to practice their good writing and their cursive during this long break.

Math:
Students can also continue to work on Xtra Math to help with those math facts and any IXL practice on skills they know they need to practice.

Science:
We will be having a Science test on the Lithosphere when we return, but shortly after that test we will begin our unit on Weather.  Students can help get ready for the unit by watching weather reports and making observations and asking questions.  This is an exciting time to watch the weather.