WEEK 6

This is a picture from Dr. Ainsworth's presentation to our class on Wednesday. He is Dante's grandfather and he shared about his work with the effects of radiation and his experience during World War II. My students were very attentive and interested in what he shared. A special thank you goes out to Sue Ellen Calcagno for arranging this.

Exemplary Peace Poems by students in Room 12
Peace is sharing, peace is caring, peace is loving each other so we can stop wars. Peace in the WORLD! by Isabel

From four corners, North, South, East and West bring peace to the world. Never forget your family members spirits. Don't pity the dead. The dead pity the living ones without love. by Ian

Peace calm, not killing
Peace is not war, it is beautiful
Peace to the Lord. by Emma

Never forget the old. Always remember the people who live on the street. Remember how they feel. Remember the orphans. by Olivia

Live well
Laugh often
Love much by Adam

Weekly Quote
Personally, I am always ready to learn, although I do not always like being taught." Winston Churchill

Weekly Riddle
What goes around the world and stays in a corner?

Class Update
This week we will begin our first unit in California History. In addition, we will begin a new book together entitled Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. Like Sadako, this book deals with World War II. However, this story takes place in Denmark during the Nazi occupation and the persecution of the Jews. This Friday our World War II interviews will be due. We will share these interviews together over the next couple of weeks. Furthermore, Mas Hashimoto will be presenting his slide show to our class at 10:15 a.m. and parents are invited.

This week I will be handing out our first project, which will be about World War II topics that students will choose. There will be various projects ranging from Winston Churchill, World War II Weaponry, Women of WWII, Hitler, Holocaust, to The Atom Bomb, etc. There will be a brief one-page report, speech and creative project. More information is coming soon. We will do most of the report and speech in class. Remember, you can come by anytime after school to check your child's progress in any subject. I look forward to an exciting week of learning together!

Homework Monday
Reading - Chapter 1 of Number the Stars + Summary
Math L27
Spelling - p. 45 in cursive + Word Search using puzzlemaker.com w/all 30 words. DUE FRIDAY
Other - WWII Interview due Friday

PICTURE DAY TOMORROW!


Homework Tuesday
Reading - Chapter 2 of Number the Stars + Summary
Math L28
Spelling - See Monday
Other - WWII Interview due Friday
Social Studies - Finish p. 1 & 2 in the workbook on Latitude/Longitude


Homework Wednesday
Reading - Chapter 3 of Number the Stars + Summary
Math L29
Spelling - See Monday
Other - WWII Interview due Friday


Homework Thursday
Reading - Chapter 4 of Number the Stars + Quiz on Friday Ch. 1-4
Math L30 evens + Pre-Test
Spelling - See Monday
Other - WWII Interview due Friday