The Last Days of Day I Was Born

Last Week of Day I Was Born!

The countdown is on for the Day I Was Born project. This is one of the larger projects of the year and Miss Kelly and Mrs. Soper have been very impressed with the work students have completed in class so far!  We can't wait to see the finished products.  Just a reminder that the object of this project (aside from learning about the day you were born) is learning how to research.  While there are a lot of items to find, the majority is pretty straightforward. Students need to ensure that they don't miss any aspects of the project in order to meet expectations. They also need a complete MLA bibliography (we have been using bibme.org at school).  If your child is done or almost done, encourage them to take the time to see where they can add more detail, photos, or extra facts.  And of course, proofreading is a must!  Parent editors are welcome, but be careful not to change your child's words.  

In Language Arts, we have been reading a book set partly in Zimbabwe.  It has brought up a lot of issues about poverty and how fortunate we are.  We've begun talking about "First World problems" to put some perspective on how lucky we are. We encourage you to ask your child about the book or about some things they are grateful for. 

And finally,  we are so proud of how well Division 2 did at the Walkathon!!!  Everyone tried their best and really contributed to the class totals. Whether we win for the most laps or not, it was great fun!  And thank you to parents and family members who donated.  Fingers crossed for laptops! 

Mrs. Soper & Miss Kelly