Bringing in the Experts!

North Strabane's Detective Wybranowski and Cecil's Detective Marcucci took time from their busy schedules today to visit with our sixth grade teams who are reading The Westing Game. Mrs. Rader's and Mrs. McIlvaine's Language Arts classes went to the cafeteria to hear the detectives tell about their jobs and how they work to find clues that will help them to solve mysteries. Each detective told how reading and writing are integral parts of their jobs. We learned some terms that are important to know when reading and solving mysteries, such as alibi, clue, crime, detective, evidence, red herring, suspect, victim, and witness.

Both detectives shared the processes they go through when they are called upon to conduct investigations. Details and timelines are so important. Some of the tools and materials they use to help uncover evidence were demonstrated, and we found it all quite interesting. Detectives Wybranowski and Marcucci were patient in answering all of our questions as well. We're lucky to have these two detectives working in the Canon-McMillan area, and we thank them for sharing their knowledge with us.

Today in Math, we took a test for a chance to compete in the Calcu-solve competition! Some of us may make it to the next level! We also reviewed our geometry homework involving our lessons on lines, line segments, and rays.

Our second class meeting for the Olweus Bullying Program took place this afternoon! It's a nice time to talk about our experiences and concerns as a group. Today, we learned how to help students who are bullied.

Homework:
Reading - Read through page 201 and complete your role for The Westing Game. Cafe is tomorrow.
Math - packet pages
Social Studies - Travel Journal due on 11/2
Science - Pluto sheet and stars packet due tomorrow
Art - Bring a picture of your building for next Tuesday