In Science this week we are looking at the respiratory system. One more system to go before we have a test on the human body and then move on to Extreme Environments. In HACE we are still working on our Addictions unit (it's a big one....maybe I'll stop writing about it until we are moving on to something new). In L.A. we are into our novel (Shipwreck) and working on a 'Newscast' for Speaking and Listening. For Writing we are still making our way through Write Traits (this week it is about 'conclusions') and supporting all of our writing with our online spelling program (spellingcity) and Communication Skills (a program designed to look at everything from dictionary skills to spelling to grammar). For math my group just finished up a test on double digit multiplication, this week we review division before moving on to our big unit on fractions. That might just take us to spring break (I hope not....we still have lots to do!).
As I told you for the last two weeks, Mrs. Erichuk and I are taking the kids on two field trips (well really three since gymnastics happens twice). The timing is unfortunate (money wise) since they fall three weeks in a row. Sun Peaks is on Feb. 17. We did get a reduced rate so I think the final numbers will only be around $12 (I am waiting on the bus estimate). Gymnastics is on Feb. 22 and the 29th and should be around $6.00 each or $12 dollars total (again just waiting on the bus). I will figure out final numbers this week and let you know before the permission slips come home.
If I am aware ahead of time about basketball practices and games, I will put them on the weekly schedule. So far all I know about is the Tier 3 game schedule for both the boys and the girls and the January games for Tier 2 boys. I don't have any other information. As it comes to me I'll update the schedule... If any changes have been made to any schedule, I am not aware of it so please always double check all game times/places.
Monday, Jan. 16 - P.E. day
Tuesday, Jan. 17 - P.E. day, Tier 2 Boys @ Summit
Wednesday, Jan. 18 - Tier 3 Boys game @ Barriere, Tier 3 Girls game @Pacific Way
Thursday, Jan. 19- P.E. day
Friday, Jan. 20 - Library Day
As always, you can reach me anytime at [email protected]