Math

We started Module 2 today in Math!  We are working with Number Systems and currently we are dividing with fractions.  All scholars have been assigned the Lessons on Learn Zillion that go with the standard we are on.  In addition please watch the videos that are linked below to help you better understand the concept.

*Remember your homework tonight is Problem Set #1 and 2 and the Exit Ticket for Lesson 1.  There are 4 problems total and you need to show your model!

This is a link for Module 2 Lesson 1, the same lesson we did in class today.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxHhDPw3uww

This is a link for a Learn Zillion video on the same standard.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzlCX9X8Ff0

You should also go onto Front Row and start your section on Number Systems.

Here are pictures of our lesson today to help the parents if needed.

Surprise Volcanic Eruption!

Read all about the recent surprise eruption of a volcano in Japan.  Click below to read the National Geographic article.

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/09/140928-japan-volcano-eruption-mount-ontake-science-world/

TYPING CLUB!!!

Typing Club started today!  It is not too late to sign up.  Return your green permission slip to me and start the following morning at 8:30 a.m. in the Skills Lab (Room 21).Those of you who've returned your permission slip and received a Typing Club Card may go through the office, show your card, and head to Room 21. Keyboarding is an important skill to have, and you can only get faster with practice! 

FUN COMMUNITY ACTIVITY

Please join the Colton Public Library, CJUSD's Community Cabinet, and schools from throughout the district for our Rockin' & Reading Festival at 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26 at Fleming Park at the corner of La Cadena and F Streets. This free event will include a scholastic book fair, literacy resources and activities, library and educational information, entertainment, food and a family movie at dusk.  Bring the family and celebrate literacy with our community.

Biotic and Abiotic Factors

Below is a link to a video on Abiotic and Biotic Factors.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdlwPtKg-VI

Homework for the Week of September 22nd

1. ELA Packet (signature)
2. Math Fluency (one side)
3. AR reading log (signature), quiz by Friday
4. Study for Geo Map Quiz Friday
5. Math Sheet
6. Think Different Person - Jane Goodall (Due Thursday)

AR QUIZ

ALL SCHOLARS MUST QUIZ ON AR BY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2014!  Make sure your scholar has quizzed by then.  AR accounts for 20% of their Reading grade.  Also remember that the scholar with the highest point count will get to smash a cream pie in Mrs. Erickson's face if the grade level reaches their goal!  Good luck!