Where I Come From.

In history this week, we pulled all of our knowledge of immigration together in a mini-project. We read The Keeping Quilt by Patricia Polacco to help us understand what heritage and traditions are. In the past, I have made actual quilts with my classes, but this year I decided to take a break and try something new. However, some people really wanted to make heritage quilt squares, so we decided to let people choose to make a paper quilt square or head outline that reflected their heritage. There will be photos next week of our display! I have had this wonderful classic stuck in my head all week. Check out George Ella Lyon's poem, Where I'm From. We will actually explore this poem as a class later on! 

One student brought in a painting that a family member did of their family crest! 

In math, we tackled algebra vocab and the major differences between expressions and equations! Ask your student to share the difference with you! Here is an example of our notes where we color coded and labeled all the parts of an equation to review and prepare us for solving them next week! 

Other exciting things this week: 

• These wonderful handmade cards for A.B. Westrick to thank her for her visit to CES!

• Another lost tooth! 
• Students helping each other out and sharing their materials! 

Ms. D's Weekend Snapshot: 

This is what your car looks like when you have worked all four jobs all weekend long!

Celebrated this sweet lady's birthday! 

How awesome is this cake!?

Played in the leaves this weekend with this sweet boy!