HAPPY SPRING!  Or summer…or whatever the season is that we are in right now.  At first it was delightful to not be dealing with snow and cold, but now it’s getting a little spooky.  It’s way too early to be needing the fans on in the classrooms.  I wonder what May and June will bring.

This is always an exciting time of the year, with the play coming up soon, and the preparations for the Easter holiday,  March Madness, and baseball weather.   Sometimes it is difficult to maintain our focus on academics.  However, we have an entire quarter in which to accomplish a great deal academically.

In math,  students did very well with fractions, and now we have been working on geometry skills, including lines, rays, segments,angles and triangles.  The classes seem to enjoy the change of pace and are performing well.

In social studies, we continue our study of the early civilizations, but we are gradually moving closer to modern times.   Our study of Medieval Europe includes knights and the Crusades which students always find interesting.

In science, we have begun exploring the universe in Astronomy.  Our unit will include lab work with Mrs. Pauly, and it will culminate with our field trip to the Adler Planetarium on May 3.   Thank you to all the parents who have volunteered to chaperone.  Unfortunately, we cannot take everyone, but Mrs. Bialas and I will draw names from those who have volunteered.  We will let you know as soon as possible so that you can make your plans.  If you have any questions, please let me know.                                   Thank you.