11/2 - 11/6

we're back at if full days after conferences last week - i was out with a sick child on monday, but the classes went well with mr. trendall --- i will also be subbing for mr. grow next week, so the classes will enjoy jerry harms for a day as well. in class we are continuing our study of native americans in the pacific northwest and how their lives changed as settlers from the east came into the west. the kids have a diary/journal assignment that they should be working on outside of class - it is due on november 16th. i will be asking for evidence of preliminary research this friday. also in class we are beginning our disabilities literature circle. they are doing a read-around where they sample a few pages of each book. i give a "blurb" on each as well and explain the lexile for each book - they will be making their selections in class today - some will get their 1st choice, but others will get their 2nd - a few sometimes have to settle for choice #3, but i try to avoid that. most of the reading will be done in class, but occasionally they will need to bring a book home in order to keep up with their group. if your student selects the book, "the curious incident of the dog in the night time" i will need you to write a brief note giving them permission to read this book. it is a very good book with a narrator who is autistic and trying to solve a murder mystery involving his neighbor's dog - there is however some profanity sprinkled throughout the book and i think it's only fair that you have the opportunity to say yes or no to this book. enjoy the beautiful fall weather :) kw