Archive for December, 2009

Holiday Party, A Note to Parents

Tuesday, December 15th, 2009

We will be celebrating the holiday season on Wednesday, 12/23.  All plans are nearly finalized and a more formal letter will be sent home either Wednesday or Thursday. 

The gist is this:  We will meet for lunch with Ms. Lohman’s and Mrs. Kraus’s classes at 12:05 in the All Purpose Room.  Mexican food, including tacos, is being provided.  We are still waiting on a final cost, though it should be cheap (approx. $2/student). 

Following lunch, we will return to our classroom where a Mexican market will be set up.  Students will exchange small (and I mean small) gifts with each other. 

What students will be providing:

  • 22 small gifts for exchange  
    • these should be both cheap and tiny
    • homemade gifts are highly encouraged, e.g., bracelets, paper flowers, etc.
  • A basket to collect gifts, able to accommodate 22 small items
  • Anything else deemed pertinent, e.g., display for product, rug to set up on,  Mexican attire, sombrero, etc.
  • A small sum for taco feast (yet to be determined)

Thank you for your continued support.  I look forward to seeing all who can attend.  ¡Felices Fiestas!

South America Map Quizzes – Test Friday

Monday, December 14th, 2009

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/South_America/SouthAmerica_G0_1024_768.html (countries)

http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/South_America/SouthAmerica_G1_Caps_1024_768.html (capitals)

Good Luck Mr. Jackowski!

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Mr. Jackowski completed his first student teaching experience today.  We wish him much luck in his future endeavors.

Pearl Harbor

Monday, December 7th, 2009

Still interested in the history of Japan’s bombing at Pearl Harbor? Check out these links to find out more.

http://plasma.nationalgeographic.com/pearlharbor/

http://www.nps.gov/usar/

http://www.vthawaii.com/Oceanic/PearlHarbor/MemorialDay.html (virtual tours)

http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/pearl2.htm (Japan’s point of view)

http://www.pearlharbormemorial.com/site/pp.asp?c=fqLQJ2NNG&b=137919

Fun Math Games

Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

Check out this fun math games website.  Thanks Mr. Jakowski.

http://multiplication.com/interactive_games.htm