I shared with the kids about our showcase that I am hoping to have next Monday night at 6:30. Kids have worked very hard on all of their Civil Rights activities and I want to share those personally with you. A slideshow on the blog will not do them justice. I realize that you may have other commitments. A RSVP note will come home tomorrow in the Tuesday folders. If too many can't do Monday, then maybe another day would be better. What night of the week is best for you? Write the day in the planner for $10 tomorrow. If any day works, just write any. Of course I can't get everyones wishes granted, but I will do whatever works for the masses. It will be worth your time, I promise!
The presentation at Alberta Bair was fantastic. It was probably my favorite thus far. It was all done in gestures. There was no talking except the music and speaker in the background. Kids had to really pay attention to the gestures done to be able to follow the story, and the magic tricks were super cool! Ty and I were in awe every time that a trick was done! We also agreed that the HUGE puppets were the best! Ask your kiddo what their favorite part was. If they can tell you, write the word Aladin in the planner for another $10.
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| Ha Ha Spencer! Good thing you were faking! :0) |
In math, we moved on in fractions. I told the kids a pretty funny story about a BIG head named 17/7ths. This big head was not allowed into the very proper party. He had to find a way to change himself to another name. Kids quickly caught on that he could divide himself by 7. When doing this he realized that 7 goes into 17 twice with a remainder of 3. Therefore, he could also call himself 2 and 3/7ths. When going back to the party, he was then allowed in. NO BIG HEADS ALLOWED!!! Besides looking at their teacher like she had absolutely lost her mind, (which is soooo true!), they got it! Have them show you how they can do it all by themselves. Have them change 8/5ths into a mixed number. If they can do it, write the answer in the planner for another $10. Now, an even bigger challenge, can they switch 5 and 2/3rds into an improper fraction???? If they can, write that answer to that one in the planner as well for yet another $10!!! Wowzers, that is a lot of code words! That makes up for missing a few in the last weeks. :0)
I asked the class who I would be racing down the Reef slides on Thursday. Quite a few hands went up. I haven't lost yet! Bring it on kiddos! And is there any parents?????? :0) Let's make it an even $50 in code words. Are you planning on attending the Reef night this Thursday? Write yes or no in the planner for another $10.
I think that about covers it. Have a wonderful night with your child! He and/or She is FANTASTIC!!!
Ms. Erickson
