Welcome to Fall!
We are having a great week getting back in the swing of how to learn within the 4 walls of a classroom, good thing we are getting back to the forest tomorrow at Tryon Park! It will be a full day. We will take a long hike through the forest while looking at the different layers, history, wildlife and just plain enjoying hiking. Be sure to wear appropriate gear, along with lots of water and a big lunch. My plan is to give students time to complete Ecore essential questions while at the farm to give everyone a much needed break from homework. However, there are a few things due, but I'm sure our rockstar students can get it done before the weekend...
Upcoming Due dates!
Tomorrow, Thurs 10/11- Old growth forest food chain - in color picture with labels
Monday, 10/15 - Spirit Bear - Through Ch 27, with 2-3 post it questions/wonderings etc. per chapter
Monday, 10/15 - Animal Soap Totem with written piece. Please type it and have it ready to mount on
Monday. You may email to me if needed!
If your child has missed a Field Study or Camp Collins, I will be sending home a make up Field Study assignment next week.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Monday, October 8, 2012
8th Grade Meeting - 6pm, Tues Oct 9th
Please attend this very important 8th grade meeting with your child! They will be reviewing many important things including: off campus, fundraisers, service projects ...
Assignment: Animal Totem Soap Carving - Due Monday Oct 15th.
This Spirit Bear culminating assignment was given today and is in the reading comp book. I really encouraged the students to work on it on and off over this week so the totem can emerge in time. I also told students to look on line for inspiration. Students will need to purchase a bar of soap. Any will do, however a softer brand like Dove or Ivory are easier to use (talking from goat soap bar experience!). Please chat with your child about the animals he/she is connected to, give ideas, and even design the totem with him/her. I want the kids to feel proud of their work and this assignment is pushing some learning edges (which is great!).
One more thing..Tryon Creek is this week's field study. Please if you signed up to drive and CANNOT, let us know! It is a wonderful location and I want to be sure we can go.
Take care all. Cori
Please attend this very important 8th grade meeting with your child! They will be reviewing many important things including: off campus, fundraisers, service projects ...
Assignment: Animal Totem Soap Carving - Due Monday Oct 15th.
This Spirit Bear culminating assignment was given today and is in the reading comp book. I really encouraged the students to work on it on and off over this week so the totem can emerge in time. I also told students to look on line for inspiration. Students will need to purchase a bar of soap. Any will do, however a softer brand like Dove or Ivory are easier to use (talking from goat soap bar experience!). Please chat with your child about the animals he/she is connected to, give ideas, and even design the totem with him/her. I want the kids to feel proud of their work and this assignment is pushing some learning edges (which is great!).
One more thing..Tryon Creek is this week's field study. Please if you signed up to drive and CANNOT, let us know! It is a wonderful location and I want to be sure we can go.
Take care all. Cori
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