Wednesday, April 10, 2019

April Update

Families~

Here's some happenings around the classroom:

1. Regions of the United States:  We have been working on learning about many components of the Midwest region in class.  We've made a nifty little "portfolio" of our learning, but there's one component that needs attention at home:  Memorizing the states of each region.  We sent the study guide home last week, and the test is this Friday.  Please help them be ready :)

2. ALiCE Lockdown Discussions.  We've talked a lot about some new strategies to lockdown in the classroom should an emergency situation arise.  This is a newer initiative from district as well as supported by local law enforcement.  The students have done AMAZING in our conversations about the book "I'm Not Scared, I'm Prepared!" as well as discussing the practicality of barricading, evacuating, and countering should the need arise.

3. Genius Hour.  We've had about 5 students present their Genius Hours already, and they went really well.  The rest of the students will be signing up tomorrow for a date to present to the class.  They will be able to sign up for a slot between the dates of April 15th-May 3rd.  Please ask where they are with gathering information to assure they are prepared for the date they sign up for.

4. Daddy/Daughter Dance.  According to the sign out front, the dance is on April 26th, but I have not been given any further information about it.  Please continue to watch for information coming electronically from Peach Jar.