We started "Read to Someone" today!

Peer conferences

Students work together to peer conference while completing their persuasive essays.

Science Project

Ecosystems science projects are due on Friday, September 28th.  Make sure you bring them next Friday, late projects will not be accepted!

Washington, DC Deposit

Just a reminder that the $40.00 Washington, D.C. deposit is due on Friday, September 28th.  Students and parent chaperones MUST turn in their deposit by this date in order to attend the field trip in April.

Biome research!

Biome research!

Biome research!

Biomes research!

Here's what we are learning!

Washington, DC Field Trip

Thanks to those of you who were able to make it to the Washington, DC field trip meeting last night.  Here is an overview of the information, packets of information will be coming home soon with your child:

Date: April 25-26 (Thursday-Friday)
Cost: $220.00 per child and per chaperone
Deposit: $40.00 due on September 28th (this MUST be turned in by the due date in order to go)
Included: hotel accommodations, all meals except lunch on the first day which is a bag lunch from home, all admission costs of activities, and all gratuities

Reflection for the year so far!

Deciduous forests

Researching energy flow to create food chains and food webs

Oceans

Energy flow in the ocean

Desert

Researching the desert

Rainforest

Rainforest food chains and webs

Grasslands

Researching the flow of energy in grasslands!

Tundra Food Chains and Webs

Showing the flow of energy in the tundra!

Ecosystems Project

I sent home information regarding an optional ecosystems project yesterday.  This project is a great opportunity for students to challenge themselves and learn more about our science unit!  The project is due on Friday, September 28th. 

Two Liter Bottles

We are in need of 2-Liter bottles for our Eco Column project in Science.  Please donate any cleaned bottles to Ms. Rowhedder!  Thanks!

September Homework Calendar