I smell a vacation coming up...

Hi everyone!

We didn't do a lot of blogging this week, so I thought I'd post some thoughts. It's been a little wacky with all the illnesses going through our classroom! Amanda's mom, thanks for letting us know about Amanda! She is not the only one who has been a victim of the Germs of Room 246. I'm going to have to disinfect every single doorknob, pencil, desk, and chair next week!

We had a great visit to the PEM on Friday. The people in my group had so many thoughtful questions and ideas....way to go! I got a good report from the other chaperons as well. We learned about propaganda, and saw some examples at the museum. The kids are going to have to create a piece of propaganda when we learn about the Stamp Act, the Intolerable Acts, and the Townshend Acts that happened during the American Revolution. They are going to have to protest one of these acts through the artistic medium of their choosing.

In math, we began unit 7, which is a very quick unit. It's all about exponents, powers of 10, and expanded notation. We should be able to finish it before vacation. I got some comments this week about math being FUN! Yay!

Is anyone going to see the ice sculptures downtown this weekend? I'm going to go check it out with Happy & Aria. They're excited to finally spend some time outside! Aria doesn't handle the cold very well. Even with a sweater, she shivers! Then we are going to visit my new niece. Then I promise to correct all of your tests! I pinky promise! :)

Hope you all are having a good weekend! Go outside! Run! It's going to be beautiful weather!!

-Ms. Medler
PS: One more week until vacation! Wooo Hooo!