January 24, 2014

Dear Parents,

We have a lot happening in room 6!  Every Monday we are hosting Jordan from the University of Oregon.  Jordan is leading the students through a series of philosophy discussions over the next 7 weeks. We will be exploring questions such as, “Is it ever okay to lie?” and “What is Art?”  Also, on Thursday mornings Ben is discussing global change with our class. Students are using graphs and charts to explore population trends, specie extinction, etc…  Additionally, Daniel from the University of Oregon is becoming a valuable member of our classroom community.  He is teaching math lessons, and in the weeks to come he will be teaching science lessons as well! 

New projects started this week.  All students are taking science classes.  4^th/5^th  grade science classes include microworlds, land & water, magnets & motors, motion  & design, and volcanoes & earthquakes.  Although topics vary, science inquiry and exploration will be a thread in all classes.

 Finally, I am happy to announce the 4^th and 5^th grade students are going to Outdoor School the end of April.  Today your child is bringing home very important information about this two night camping adventure. Please read the information carefully and return all pink forms on or before February 6^th.

~Ms. DuBois

HOMEWORK DUE DATES & UPCOMING EVENTS

JAN 24 ~ Biography Report Organizer, (Keep an turn in w/ final report)

JAN 29 ~ Planned Parenthood Parent Preview Rm. 6 @ 5:00pm (5^th grade parents only)

JAN 30 ~ Biography Board Game Due

JAN 30 ~ No School, Camas Staff Development

FEB 3 ~   Biography FINAL Book Report Due

FEB 3, 4, & 5   5^th Grade Human Growth and Development Classes

FEB 6 ~   Outdoor School Forms Due

FEB 7 ~ NO SCHOOL, grading day

FEB 14 ~ Valentine’s Celebration

FEB 17 ~ NO SCHOOL, Presidents’ Day

FEB 18 ~ Report Cards Come Home