The first week of the new year was great.  I know that we will have many more great weeks at BDS in 2012.

The students are really enjoying the explorers theme.  Last week we learned about two of the most famous explorers: Christopher Columbus and Leif Erickson. 

I think the students are enjoying our book very much.  All of the books that were ordered are now in.  This week the students will be reading chapter 10 for homework on Tuesday night.  On Wednesday we will be completing a special activity.  In the novel Kit, the protagonist, makes candles.  We will attempt to do this on Wednesday.  We need crayons for this activity, so please send any your family is not using anymore.  We will have a grammar quiz on Thursday.  This quiz will cover adjectives, articles, and prefixes.    

On Tuesday the students will complete the topic nine test.  Make sure you remind your child to bring their journals home on Monday so they can study.  We will begin topic 10 on Wednesday.  This topic covers fractions.  I am planning on having a pizza party to introduce this concept to the students.  The pizza will serve as a fun and tasty manipulative to reinforce the concepts.  Please send four dollars with your student early this week for the party. 

Thanks,

Trent