Hello, Mr. Barzan!

Today, we kicked off Red Ribbon Week with a visit from Mr. Barzan.  He came to share information about tobacco, both the smoking and chewing types.  In addition to his lesson, he shared a video presented by kids, with interviews of people whose lives were forever changed through their use of tobacco.  It affected their bodies in ways you may not think of.  If you have a child in this class, please ask them to share what they learned about tobacco!

Red Ribbon Week began with a special day that resulted in donations for the Humane Society.  Students bringing donations for the cause were given tickets.  Ticket numbers were called at the end of the day, and students were awarded prizes for their efforts.  Tomorrow is Rock Star Day!  If you're unsure of what this means, please check Friday's blog!  I've listed activities for each day this week!

Group 308 took their chapter test on Africa today.  Group 310 will take their test tomorrow.  The brochures of Africa look great in the hallway.  Each one contains exciting things to see and do in each country.  Stop by and check them out when you have a chance.

Language Arts groups are excitedly preparing for our Wax Museum!  Chapters were reviewed today, and groups began to plan and assign responsibilities to each group member.  I was pleased with how well the students worked today.  In addition, we reviewed new vocabulary for our story, Hot Dogs and Bamboo Shoots.  We will begin the story tomorrow.  

Homework:
Math - Study 1-1 through 1-15.  Test tomorrow.
Reading - Think about your assigned chapter in our novel.  Tomorrow we will begin working on our backdrops and summaries!  You will put your plans into action!
Writing - Grammar pages 17-18 are due tomorrow.  You are reviewing Dependent/Independent Clauses and Compound/Complex sentences.
Social Studies - There is a chapter test tomorrow for group 310!  Review your study guides.
Wellness - Study for next Friday's test.