Susan Stewart's Class

This week we have been working hard on writing a Response to Literature. We are writing essays that tell what we think about our last read aloud book The Gollywhopper Games. Students are writing a four paragraph essay telling two attributes that describe the book. They are doing fine work.

Today we listened to the tape of Peter and the Wolf and read the book in preparation for an assembly tomorrow. The Imani Winds will be here performing that piece for us. This is a special offer to us from the Flynn Theater because not enough tickets had been sold. We are very fortunate!

In my math class, we are wrapping up the geometry unit by looking at geometric solids and learning the vocabulary to describe it: face, edge, vertex, base. We have played Bingo. We have also been working on Problem Solvers that have focused on Area and Perimeter. Perhaps you have heard of The Puppy Pen or Old Faithful. We are also learning about dimensions: length, width and depth. These are difficult concepts to grasp!

You may have found a pink class list in the folder today. This is to help students make Valentines. Our party will be next Friday, February 12th. We'll have it right before the skiiers leave. We are working out the menu for the snack buffet and will let you know tomorrow who signed up for what.

I have some photos still to share, but have been unable to get them to the blog. It's an uploading glitch I hope to clear up soon. Thanks for your patience.