Winter Solstice

Although it feels like the school year has just begun, we're approaching the Winter Solstice and our winter break.  The students, and several parents, have been asking me what we are going to do this year.  I usually try to avoid parties at school, but the students have earned it this year.  As a class we've brainstormed some ideas.  Our list is the big ideas, but the details still need to be sorted out.  I will put a handout in your child's mailbox today so be on the lookout.  Also, feel free to contact me with any questions or ideas.

Thanks

Exhibition Example & Support

Exhibitions are less than three weeks away.  I know that I am very excited about seeing the hard work done by all of the children, but I know that many children are scrambling to finish up their work.  Below you will find a YouTube video of my sample exhibition.  You will also find a copy of the PowerPoint and my note cards.  Let me know if you need any more help or have any questions.  Milestone 3 will be the homework for tonight and this weekend.

http://goo.gl/2b5fO

Exhibition sample paris france

My downloadable PowerPoint with transitions in place.

Note cards 1-3

Note cards 4-6

Note cards 7-9

Homework

Yesterday's homework was Study Link 5.1 and today's is Study Link 5.2.

Exhibition Sign-up

Exhibition Sign-up

1^st Semester - Wetherbee

We are quickly approaching our first round of exhibitions this year.  I know the children have been working hard, and we are all excited to see what they can do.  At least one important adult from home needs to be present at the exhibition.  This can be mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, aunt, uncle, close family friend, neighbor, etc.  We, the children and I, count on you being present at the time you sign up for.  I always plan nearly a week ahead, so trying to cancel or change times really interferes with my plans and the students’ learning.  I understand the emergences do happen, but there always seems to be a spike in emergencies around exhibition time (if you catch my hint).  Please mark (preferably rank 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd) your preferences.  Spots are given on a first-come, first-served basis.  I’ll keep the blog up-to-date, so check there to see what times are still available.  I will return this sheet confirming your scheduled time.   If you have any questions feel free to email me at twetherb@umich.edu or call me at 313-874-9800. 

Student Name:

Adult(s) Planning to Attend:

	Mon. Dec. 12th	Tues. Dec. 13th	Wed. Dec. 14th	Thurs. Dec. 15th	Fri. Dec. 16th
8:30 AM		Morgan			Blest
9:20 AM	Michael		Delontez	Paige	Javan
11:00 AM			Darien	Samantha	Genise
11:50 AM		Nautia		Lindsey	Soli
1:30 PM			Sierra	Jamela
2:20 PM	Ryan		Korey	Namiah

Weekend Writing

Prompt: What are you thankful for? Why?

This should be a well written paper with good detail.  It should be one good paragraph at an absolute minimum.  Three good paragraphs is the goal we are working towards (quickly).

Missing Homework

There is a new missing homework sheet in the students' mailboxes today.  I am giving you this again today because after next week all missing assignments will be considered missing forever.  The gradebook will be locked by the office beginning with the Thanksgiving break.  No matter how much you beg or plead, I will be unable to change grades once the gradebook is locked.  I will also be throwing away the stack of no-name assignments at that point as well.  If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Homework

Homework tonight is to study the math test review packet (#1-12) and have a parent sign off on the studying.

or

Complete the packet including #13-17.

Homework

Milestone 2 is due tomorrow.  Milestone 2 is completed notes for the exhibition.  Notes can be in nearly any format, but we have discussed several methods in class.  The notes should be enough information for at least 10 minutes of talking.  So, tonight's homework is to complete Milestone 2.