News from Afar

Michele in Panama City, Florida sent Becca a postcard of a shrimp boat to give her a taste of the area while Diane from Hampton, Virginia sent a slew of postcards to Sydne. Jessup's journal visited Savannah, GA before flying on its way to Sarah Palin's home state. Sam received a big hello from a fourth and fifth grade class in Sweden.

Conferences are tonight and Thursday night from 4-7. If you still want/need a conference, I have times available. Call 625-1211 to make an appointment.

The Houdini Box

This week's reading selection is from the reading book and is called The Houdini Box.

Houdini Box powerpoint

Houdini Box powerpoint 2

Houdini Box flashcards

Houdini Box quizlet

Our math focus continues to be on graphing while in science we are learning metric measurement.

Yesterday Ethan, Abby, Kassi, Eric and Kylie met me at the movie theater to see Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief. We really liked the movie, but I was disappointed in how different the movie and the novel are. I am offering extra credit to any of my students who have seen the movie (with or without me): Compare the movie and the book. Which did you prefer? Why?

Rain or Snow, the Journal Journey Continues

Merrill Holman from California, PA dropped us a note via snail mail letting us know that she enjoyed participating in the journal journey. Rachel's journal traveled from Mark and Amy in Alaska to the Pietersma family in South Dakota who then mailed it to the east coast. Monica in Glendale, AZ sent Ethan's journal to Washington. From there it is headed to Nevada. Jan in New Jersey is forwarding Jessup's journal on to a friend in a secret location. Kylie's journal saw Jennifer in Washington D.C. and is on its way to Chicago. After Jack's journal visited Jennifer in San Diego, it traveled half way around the world to Thomas in Dusseldorf, Germany. I wonder where they'll go next?

Snow Days

I hope everyone has been at home working on/completing their fantasy literature projects and Olympic event projects. Both are due this Friday. We will also have our Valentine's party on Friday afternoon.
The field trip to Pattison Park has been canceled for Thursday, February 18 and will be rescheduled at a later date.

More Journeys

Jessup's journal was recently at the Oklahoma City National Memorial with Brynne and Kevin. Austin's journal visited Gail in southeast Pennsylvania, Kylie's saw Krystie in Chicago and Kassi's called upon Ruth in Kernersville, North Caroline. Jack's journal is currently in Germany and from there will go to Asia. Meanwhile, Sydne's journal sojourned in Edwardsburg, Michigan and California, Pennsylvania. Click here to see CA, PA. Sydne's journal will then be traveling to Hampton, VA.