I am thankful for...

Students used their Chrome books to access the Padlet website and write about things for which they were thankful. 

Do You Think P.E. is Important?

Good Afternoon! Students in room 21 had a great week. In writing, we learned language to state opinions. Today I asked students the following question: Do you think P.E. is important?

Here are some students' opinions on the matter:

I believe physical education or P.E. is not important. I feel this way because us kids have to work the pacer test and stretches, 4 corners, mingle, and the actual pacer. An example of this is after gym we do recess and I'm sweating like a hedgehog. Additionally, after gym I'm aching. p.s. we do too many stretches. Therefore, I think physical ed is not important.
By: Corbin

On the other hand...

I believe that P.E. is important. I feel this way because it increases your strength and it makes you healthy. An example of this is when you don't go to P.E.  you can't stay healthy. Additionally, P.E. makes your body do work. Therefore, I think that P.E. is important for your body.
By: Evan

Conversely...

I believe P.E. is not important. I feel this way because we don't do anything. An example of this is he makes you run 20 inches. Additionally, we play games. Therefore, I think PE is not important.
By: Hailee

And finally...

I believe that P.E. is helpful because P.E. is an important subject in school. I feel this way because when you're at school you're normally sitting doing your work. But with P.E. you have more time to get exercise. An example of this is when you're sitting sometimes your blood doesn't flow as much as it should. Additionally, P.E. gives you a lot of exercise and helps your body. Therefore, I think P.E. is important subject in school.
By: Anna

We will spend the next few weeks learning how to state opinions with supporting details and evidence. :)

Now for some updates and reminders...

*There is no school this Monday (Teacher Work Day) or Tuesday (Veterans Day). 

*We've been working on multiplication and division in math. Students may use the following website for fluency practice: https://xtramath.org/signin/student. The site asks for my email address: linda_long@ddouglas.k12.or.us, your student's name, and PIN. Many students have their PIN memorized however, next Wednesday I'll be sending home your student's PIN in his or her folder.

*Thank you to Liliana, Corbin, Kayley, Adil, Hailee, and Adrian's families for donating snacks the past few weeks!

Have a great weekend and enjoy the November sunshine!

Fall Conferences

Fall Conferences

November 24th and 25th

I look forward to meeting with all of you at fall conference time. Thank you for quickly returning your time and date preferences. In this week's Wednesday folder, you will find a confirmation sheet.  I tried my best to give everyone their first choice.  Also, I gave priority to families in the order in which they turned in their preference sheet.  If your scheduled time doesn’t work, call me at school or send me an email and we will reschedule.  Please bring your child with you to conferences so that we can all work together!  Conference times are tightly scheduled together because of families with multiple children and those who need interpreters, so please arrive on time.  Kim and Denese (in the office) will have a copy of our schedule in case you misplace your confirmation sheet.

Thank you!

Days to Note:

No school on the following days:

Monday, November 10

(Teacher Grading Day)

Tuesday, Nov 11

(Veterans Day Observed)

Monday & Tuesday, Nov. 24-25 (Conferences) 

*Please note:

Monday, November 24th -- 2 pm dismissal

Wed/Thurs/Fri, Nov. 26-28(Thanksgiving)