Month: October 2015
2 Sentence Scary Stories
My parents said this movie might give me nightmares. But they didn’t say I would be awake when they came. -Julia
“Just one little hug,” she crooned, her dress torn and covered with blood. My eyes fly open, relaxing from the nightmare, until I see her grinning face next to me. ~Caroline
I opened the phone to see the video. I should have looked up. -Allison
The doctor said to take some medicine to help me sleep. It’s still just as hard with the faces appearing and disappearing in the windows. ~Max
The artist painted a still life painting. It moved… ~Annabel
We have a bug problem at our house. They keep getting bigger. ~Paige
Week in Review
Mathematics: function machines, vertical line test, independent vs dependent variables, logic seminar, function notation, calculated mulch needed for the playground and negotiated the contract for spreading the mulch on the school property
Language: Farenheit 451 and Flowers for Algernon discussions, creating writing workshop about Emily and the tunnel, Land poems
Occupations: Human body systems
CE/PE: poetry, watercolor, tennis
Micro-economy: canvas bags, pumpkin hunt prep, seed balls
Stay tuned for more projects to help fund the spring trip campaign!
Outing: St. Peter’s Recyling Center
This Week’s Happenings
Mathematics: System of Equations Word Problems, One-Step and Two-Step Equations with Algebra Tiles, Seminar, Preparation for Student Conferences
Humanities/Writing/Grammar: MLA Guidelines, Academic Writing vs. Conversational Writing, Intro to the Writing Process, Peer Editing, Thesis Statements, Introductions & Conclusions
Literature: Vocabulary, Academic Reading vs. Reading purely for Entertainment
Creative Expression: Alexandria Group Project, Pattern Project
Micro-Economy: Gross Profit vs Revenue, Marketing & Sales, Setting Short Term & Long Term Goals
Student Conferences Friday!