Week of 10/4

If you have ever worried that your child has N.D.D (nature deficit disorder - and yes, it's a real thing). These last weeks we took care of that. We were amazed to all watch the Monarch butterfly emerge from its chrysalis. There were gasps of amazement, and then I held the butterfly for a half an hour while I did read aloud and we were able to watch it. We also observed a tiny, baby garter snake for 2 days and then saw a much larger snake when Ari brought in her boa constrictor, Mary. For academics, we did data collection with chocolate covered raisins, are working with numbers in the millions and practicing for the NECAP Tests next week. There will be no homework that week so kids can get outside, and get to bed early. Our Hike for Hunger is Friday the 15th for the last 2 hours of the day (rain date is the following Wed.) If you would like to hike with us we would love to have you! Email me if you need further details. We have also worked on RACE for constructed responses in writing: R-reword the question in your answer, A-Answer the question to show you understood the reading, C- cite examples from the text and E - extend your answer by making a connection, making an inference, or drawing a conclusion.