Math:
1.  We're working on rectangular arrays and factoring numbers-check out unit 1, lessons 2 & 3.
2.   Math test on Unit 1 next Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2014.
3.   Remember you have your Student Reference Book (SRB), study link books (answers are in there) and khanacademy.org for more support.

Language Arts:
1. We finished two paragraphs about the intelligent and industrious Ben Franklin.
2. Homework: READ for 40 minutes.

Science:
1. Chapter 7, Lesson 4: MIXTURES, read it again folks!
2. Chapter 7 test = Next Wednesday, 9/11/14

Other:
Dine out night = tomorrow night @ Blaze Pizza----yummy!

Math:
We worked on the steps for attacking word problems today.  This is day three of this process. Your child should share the steps for attacking word problems:
1. Read problem twice
2. Underline/highlight key numbers/units
3. Box the question
4.  Draw ______ box _________  = __________  box
5. Think: Determine operation (add/subtact/multiply/divide) by looking at key words in boxed ques.
6. Fill in numbers, units, & operation
7. Draw a picture that makes sense to model the problem.
8. Solve
9. Check solution/answer
10. Does your solution make sense?

LA:
Find the key details that PROVE the main ideas about Ben Franklin.

Science:
Read Ch. 7, Lesson 1-this can be your reading for tonight.
SCIENCE test on chapter 7 next Wednesday.
Review your notes

Other:
Type for 20 minutes
Blaze Pizza Fundraiser on Thursday!!!!! Wahooooooooo! Yum!

Math:
1. We worked on attacking word problems, ask to see the notes.
2. French Star worksheet for place value practice
3. Study Links were sent home to be kept at home for extra practice with corresponding unit in Everyday Math series (blue workbooks/student reference book).

LA:
We were taking the baseline test for IReady. Hug your kids, they're going to be tired from this!

Other:
Read for 40 minutes!

Type for 20 minutes.

Bring your shield for our awesome classroom decorations.

PLEASE TAKE THIS questionnaire about your awesome kid!

1. Read for 40 minutes:

2.  Type for 20 minutes. Go to the "Road to 900" website for typing websites.

3. Review odd vs. prime number notes.

4. Show mom and pop your paragraph from history book. We're working on revising them

3. Here's the tech team application:

https://docs.google.com/a/gusd.net/spreadsheets/d/160JxSw3XPKDt8sQwut39tbZVT0OpHuVxQA_CuW8jsDU/edit?usp=sharing

1. Please have your parents fill out the questionnaire from the August 3rd blog entry.

2. Read for 40 minutes.

3. Type for 20 minutes.

Optional:
Complete paragraph for history.
Complete prime/composite worksheet for practice.

Welcome to the fabulous 2014-2015 school year. We're going to have a great year of learning and growing.


Please have a parent(s) follow this link to complete a questionnaire about you!  Please feel free to sit down with your parent and complete it together.  I look forward to seeing your responses.

I can be reached via email:   mcannon@gusd.net
I read email at least once a day and usually respond in the late afternoon.

Here are the headshots from Mr. Bruyere:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/dbruyere/sets/72157644568349099/