Week of Sept 22

For those of you wondering, I had a fabulous time visiting my son in New York. We were able to see him "race" a sailboat that his team created from pieces of wood, a tarp, and 200 zip ties. I will post pictures when I get a chance. There were seven boats that competed; no one sank. It was an entertaining race, and a great way to see my son's work transformed into something tangible.

Back to WCS ...
Thank you to Mrs. Egan for subbing for me while I was gone. The kids were able to stay on track with what I had planned, and (hopefully) everything ran smoothly. Those kids who were absent on Friday or Monday are supposed to come visit me during tutorials on Tuesday. If your child was unable to do so, I need him/her to come see me Wednesday or Thursday during tutorials to complete missed class work.

For this week:

• The kids will quiz on Wednesday over fifteen element symbols & names. This list was given to kids (and the quiz announced) on Friday 9/19/14.
• Project supplies are due today 9/23/14. Look at last week's blog post for the list of those items required.
• In class project work will begin on Wednesday. This is a 100% in class project. Kids will be given directions on work day #1 as a One Note file.
• Expect a quiz early next week over Characteristics of Life.
• Expect a test over this unit during the week of Oct 6.