Thank you all for taking the time to meet with us last week. Those were essential conversations, and we are busily working on the follow-up and action plans. And enjoy those portfolios! Please return them this week after you have written your short letter of feedback.

The Gizmos

Most of you got a load of these at conferences, but here are a few more pics of the students showing their first and second grade buddies. This was a special moment, because it was the first time they could show off their work outside the sometimes messy creative and collaborative process. Here is a video of them presenting to each other. It’s also embedded below. Apologies to the one group whose video I messed up. Take two!

Mastering the standard algorithm: she never thought it possible!

Homework

• Math
  • 4th grade worksheets due Wednesday and Friday
  • 5th grade packet due Friday
• Reading
  • 20 minutes or more of SSR
• Writing
  • Read transcript of Greta Thunberg. Underline one important point she raises. Write one page in response to this line. Use complete sentences and good punctuation.
• Spelling and Vocabulary
  • Wordly Wise: do Lesson 8 in the course of this week. Quiz Friday.
  • Study your words: quiz Friday