Happy Monday!

Math -
Page 29, Set A, B and C + Corrections

L.A. -
Read 30 minutes daily
Chapters 1-6 Quiz on Wizard of Oz tomorrow!
Keep a running list of vocabulary words

Misc.-
Parent Night tomorrow at 6PM

Weekend Homework

Math - Page 17 in Houghton Mifflin + Corrections, if you have your homework book

Unit - Follow this link to take the IQ test. After taking it, think about the advantages and disadvantages of using IQ to measure intelligence.

http://www.funeducation.com/Tests/KidsISIQ/TakeTest.aspx

LA - Read Chapter 6 in Wizard of Oz and prepare for the quiz. Continue to find and learn new vocabulary words from the text.

Check out www.storynory.com for the audio version of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz!

Homework

Math - Houghton Mifflin, page 7, #7-30 and page 12, #9-30

Unit - Prepare Group Formative Assessment presentation

Language Arts - Re-read chapter 4 and 5 in Wizard of Oz. Complete phrenology sheet for Dorothy and either Scarecrow or Tin Woodman. Then write a description for each of the two characters.

PE kesho.

Eid Mubarak

Eid Mubarak to all who have observed Ramadhan!

Enjoy your holiday tomorrow. See you on Thursday :)

Math Problem of the Week (POW)

The Puzzle:

How can I get the answer 24 by only using the numbers 8,8,3,3.

You can use the main signs add, subtract multiply and divide.

Parent Questionnaire

As parents and guardians, you have valuable insights and observations that will help me get to know your child. Please answer the following questions and send the responses with your child by Tuesday, the 30th of August or send them directly to me at sheila.kanchwala@akam.ac.ke.

1. What language is spoken at home?


2. What are your child's academic strengths?


3. What are your child’s areas of growth or challenges?


4. What are your child's favorite interests or after school activities?


5. Are there any learning challenges that your child may have that I should be aware of?


6. Is there anything else that you would like to share about your child?


7. How would you like to be involved in our classroom? (volunteering, field trip chaperoning, guest speaker)


Thanks in advance for your support!

First Week Success!

What a wonderful first week of school! Everyone is full of energy and good-spirits.

Weekend Reminders:
Math - Please finish your Math Autobiography for Monday.
Language Arts - Read 30 minutes daily.
Miscellaneous - The final copy of your personal targets should be completed by Monday.