Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Helpline

If you want to help other kids with their pieces or put your own piece on here, you may. Just post a comment, with your advice or your piece. Remember, this will be approved by Mrs. Heim first, so make sure you use good spelling, puncation, ect., ect. Give good ideas for your buddies and give as much help as you can!!!

From,

The Helpline Crew
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Tuesday, March 24, 2009

What's Happening?

Students,

Here is a place for you to share what you're thinking about current events or what's going on in your life. Remember to use initials and that your comments are approved before being posted!

Setting Goals

What goals did you set for yourself at the beginning of the year that you have reached or are still working towards reaching? What goals are you setting for yourself now? How are you going to reach these goals?

Science

Students,
We have started a long unit on physical sciences. We will be conducting lots of labs and designing many experiments. Not only will we have fun, but we'll learn a lot, too! Here is a place for you to talk about science, ask questions, and share your thinking.

Star Jumper

Sort of Forever

Walk Two Moons

Esperanza Rising

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Math Problem - March 11

Ben is training for a big race. He runs a lot each week, but does not want his competitors to know how much. He did let these clues slip out, however:

It is more than 150 miles
It is less than 225
Th e number is divisible by 5
The number is divisible by 9

How many miles does he run each week?

Sunday, March 1, 2009

Feature Article Helpline - Students Helping Students

Now that you've started researching and writing your feature article, you may come up with problems and questions. Here is a place for you to ask for advice from your classmates. Maybe you have a question about how to add bullets to your article, or where to find information about your topic...see if your classmates can help! Remember that even the best writers ask for advice and seek help from their peers!