Weekly Update

Science
This week we studied PH in acids and bases. We looked at how we can dilute them to make them less strong and how we can counter them with opposites. Students learned the PH scale and we tested many household chemicals. Ask your student what the most dangerous chemical in the house is. Next week because of testing science will be put on the back burner but hopefully we will get back into solutions and pollutions after that.


Math

This week students started our second geometry unit. We looked at Volume of prisms and pyramids. Students also started looking at circles. We did a quick experiment on Friday to help us understand the meaning of Pi. Next week we will learn more about Surface area and composite shapes.


Writing
Kids worked on finishing their persua-sive essays this week. I managed to check in with nearly every student this week and I’m impressed. So proud of how well they’ve all learned to write this year! And wait until you see their pas-sionate writing on a variety of topics with this one. By the end of next week we should have all the essays up on the wall for your viewing pleasure.


Social Studies

This week we finished reading about some of the things that led up to the revolution-ary war and most colonists have sided with the patriots, although some loyalists hold out. Next week we will reenacting the sec-ond continental congress and after that it's off to WAR.


Pacific Marine Research vessel on June 7 and June 8


Testing



Tuesday 5/10— Math test


Wednesday 5/11— Math performance task

Tuesday 5/17— Reading test


Wednesday 5/18 — Reading performance Task

Thursday 5/19— Science test