I hope everyone had a great weekend.  Here are a few things we are working on this week:

Math: We are still working on measurement with area/perimeter/volume.  There will be a Module 9 Assessment on Wednesday over this material. 

Science: We are learning about food webs and chains this week.  We are in the process of building our self-sustaining eco-columns with the donated 2-liter bottles.  As of the moment, we have our elodea, algae, duckweed, fish, and snails in our columns.  They are completely self-sustaining and will not require a pump nor food to keep our fish and snails alive. We are still in need of CLEAR 2 liter bottles for the remainder of the experiment.  Please sent these up as soon as possible.  Thank you!

Social Studies: We are still studying the Industrial Revolution this week.  We will be working on an inventions brochure and will be researching the various inventions from this time period this week.  The students are able to bring their MLD's (Mobile Learning Devices) for research on Tuesday and Wednesday.

ELAR: We are working on our first composition this nine weeks.  We are studying persuasion in both writing and reading.

**Next week we will be taking our Reading, Math, and Science benchmarks to gather data for STAAR prep.  Please make sure your students are present these days and that they are well rested and have had a good breakfast***

***Race Rally this Thursday at the Cross Creek McDonald's and packet pick-up is also available here on Friday***

***Science Olympiad is this Saturday after the Sweetheart Stroll***