Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Homework and Messages

Tonight's homework, Nov. 30

Coti Math: Pages 86 and 87 in CM journal

Wordly Wise: 10B

Work on Native American origin stories

Lit. circle presentations Wednesday!

Some students are not getting homework in. Please check in with your children about their homework. Thanks!

Monday, November 22, 2010

Homework -- Monday, November 22, 2010

No Wordly Wise this week due to the Thanksgiving holiday.

Reading: Complete WebQuest handout on Thanksgiving.

Coti Math: Handout

Social Studies: Complete symbol statement if not already turned in.

Have a great evening!

Thursday, November 18, 2010

Homework--Thursday, November 18, 2010

Wordly Wise E plus study for tomorrow's test

Coti Math: Unit 3 Test.

Reading: Lit. Circle novels

Writing: Write a 3-4 sentence statement about the symbol you painted today.
What does your symbol represent? Why did you choose this symbol?

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Homework, Wednesday, November 17, 2010

WW 9 C and D

Coti Math: Handout

Reading: Summary of Literature Circle Book. Did you enjoy the book? Were there any characters you felt you'd like to be friends with? Why or why not?

Social Studies: Finish the handout we've been working on in class for the past two days. Due tomorrow!

Parents,

The results of the latest DC-Bas are in. We closed the gap in Informational Text in Reading!
We've slipped a bit in Measurement, but closed the gap in Patterns. We're targeting the areas we need to work on and will continue to study the data so that we reach each and every child. Thanks for all your support!

The reading projects from the last literature circle groups were outstanding! From dioramas to dictionaries, from websites to 3-D posters, clay figurines and oral reports, the students did an outstanding job!

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Homework, Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Wordly Wise 9B
Coti Math: finish practice packet started in class
Read lit. novels as directed by group leader
Social Studies: Finish study packet

Friday, November 5, 2010

Thursday and Friday, November 4 and 5

Thursday, Nov. 4:

Wordly Wise E plus study for spelling and vocab. tests

Coti Math: CMJ, pages 52-54.

Any literature circle work must be completed in time for presentations tomorrow.

Field Trip to Textile Museum.


Friday, Nov. 5:

Our field trip to the Textile Museum went without a hitch. Taking the bus was a novel experience, and the students were very calm and collected both on the way down and on the way back. It was a straight shot down Connecticut Avenue. What a great way to travel! Thanks Michelle Koerner for suggesting the bus and getting the tokens. The museum itself has a very interesting exhibit on 19th century robes from Central Asia. We thoroughly enjoyed the visit.

Our last field trip of 2010 takes place on Wednesday, November 10 to Discovery Theatre and the International Center. This promises to be a fantastic experience. Not only will the students view Argentine Dance, but they will have the opportunity to explore more Argentine culture at the International Center after the show. We have three hands-on activities planned. Please complete the permission slip and send in with $6 (show, metro). On the day of the show, please send your child to school with a bag lunch. Thanks!

Tawid had his tonsils removed and will not be in school for most of next week. I've assigned the class to make get-well cards for him this weekend. I'll give them to his mother on Monday so we can help cheer him!

Have a great weekend!

Susan K. Coti

Monday, November 1, 2010

Monday's Homework and Field Trip Reminder

Wordly Wise 7A

Coti Math: Handout

Finish constructed response if you didn't finish in class. Make it a "4!"

Bring in signed permission slip for Friday's trip to the Textile Museum plus $2 for metro bus fare (unless you already have a card). We could use one more parent for the trip!

We're walking to Politics and Prose this Thursday, the 4th. Parents welcome!

DC-BAS testing Tuesday and Wednesday.

Hope to see you Wednesday evening at the International Dinner!