Another short Week!

FYI

Please see past blog posts for shared information as I will not be doing re-typing.

Nov. 30 - Science Famous People chart due
Dec. 4 - Growing Up Essay shared with Mrs. B by 9 am then paperwork handed in with 2 rubrics at 9:30 am

Dec. 9 - Pails, rags, shovels at school for Church cleaning Advent Project
Dec. 10 - Class Advent Project: cleaning our church (we will be walking to church so dress appropriately for the weather, bring a lunch as we will be eating at church)

Dec. 15 - Decimal Unit Quiz
Dec. 17 - Decimal Unit Test
(The class and I had a discussion regarding when the Math assessments could be done.  They are currently scheduled for the above dates.  The students and I both know that December is a busy month with Advent activities and other unforeseen interruptions resulting in lost class time.   Unfortunately these assessments occur within this time frame.  The students made a decision about what to do to achieve success on these Math assessments.  They decided, with my support,  to see how the timeline goes as we might be too rushed to do them in December.  If necessary to insure success, they will be moved into January.  The class will confirm the decision to be made closer to mid - December.


Dec. 18- Last day of school in 2015 (Early dismissal of 1 hour, I will share the actual time when I receive it)

I recently read a great article by Andrew Miller about the power of student self-reflection to achieve/improve one's goals. He re-affirms what I have been talking to the class about self-reflection is a powerful daily tool to use.

We need to take responsibility for our learning and self-reflection is a key step towards achieving it.  Empower oneself by using your self-reflection information and direct it into action to move forward in skill development.  "Work towards hopefulness not helplessness!"