The weather report is not looking good for our trip to Merck forest. I know rescheduling may be problematic but it may also be for the best. I'll evaluate the weather report tomorrow night and make a final scheduling decision my mid-day tomorrow. The best alternative date would be Monday, Monday night, and Tuesday of next week. Please let me know if this schedule change would throw your child's life into chaos and if you would or would not be able to chaperone.
Today, we continued to explore solving linear equations with manipulatives. The students enjoy the hands-on approach to problem solving. The process relies on a number of "legal moves" which are presented as game moves. While students are playing, they are also learning fundamental aspects of algebraic thinking. Your child has three problems to solve tonight. They are written down in math journals. Please ask your child teach you his or her problem solving strategy.
In English, we continue to read from My Side of the Mountain. Students had the option of completing homework reading during SSR and tonight students have a short writing assignment. In class, we've begun a revision exercise where each student types and edits his or her short written responses. In linking the pieces together, each child is composing a basic essay.
As part of the social curriculum, we headed up to the low rope course this afternoon. We practiced a series of trust falls and participated in an activity called pirate crossing. Despite one unexpected slip from a low rope and a scraped knee, I was pleased by how the students focused and supported one another.
Please look to the blog for updates re. Merck Forest.
Charlie
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