Dear
Parents,
Thank you for returning the parent-teacher
conference sheets back to me so quickly. Many conferences are
scheduled back to back. Therefore it would be helpful if you could be in our
classroom at your scheduled time so that we may make the most out of our
discussion. If for any reason you cannot make your appointment please call me
at 678-2285. The master list may be viewed on the pages tab of our blog.
Why Project I
Due Date: September
29, 2014
A student may choose any area of
science that we have already covered this year. This is designed so the student
will investigate a question or topic to expand their knowledge. A student may
request a topic outside of this if they receive prior approval from me.
A student may choose how to share
their information. Examples are: poster, written report, PowerPoint, Prezi, video
demonstration, diorama, etc.
o
Student
must provide a specific question that they want answered by their project
presentation.
o
Student
must provide a minimum of three factual statements concerning their area of
study.
o
Spelling
counts!
o
Student
will provide a separate written five
paragraph summary (see rubric) that will contain a) a statement of their question, b) the facts provided, c)
the procedures they used in their quest for knowledge and d) a conclusion. This will be on a separate sheet from the presentation
material. You can view the rubric below for the written report and the project.
The project due date is Monday, September 29th, 2014. 
Field Trip Permission Slip
Date: Friday, October 3, 2014
Time: 7:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m.
Activities: Visit Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park
Curriculum Connection: Students will visit a Civil War battle site that includes a museum, video presentation, and a hike to the highest elevation in West Tennessee.
Transportation: Parent drivers.
Cost: $5 per student—CASH ONLY, no cost for chaperons—All money is due Friday, September 26.
Lunch: Students will be given a picnic lunch at the park including hot dog (turkey dog), chips, drink, and cookie.
Chaperones: Mr. Stearnes, Mrs. Cordero, Mr. Shadow, and Ms. Fenney
