C.U.B.E.S.

One of our favorite strategies for attacking word problems is the nemonic device C.U.B.E.S. We've been practicing this strategy in class and on our homework this week, and I had a few requests to upload the poster we've been using. And, a bonus... The C.U.B.E.S. lyrics to a catchy tune to help us out!  

Happy solving! 

Measurement Exploration

Student post by Kendra C. 
First, we found an object 30 cm or less and brought it back to our seat. Then, we got rulers and measured our object. Next, we wrote a note to go with our object telling if we measured the length or width. Finally, we went around the room measuring other peoples' objects and kept a list of our answers. 

Fractions, Perimeter, and Area Reivew with Portraits

Student-written post by Ethan H. 

Our Portraits
First, we figured out how we wanted our face or body to look. We laid out the squares on a large piece of construction paper. Then, we glued them down without having any squares overlapping so that we could calculate fractions, perimeter, and area. We had to write 5 fractions about our picture and find the perimeter and area of our picture. 

Official Extended School Days Announcement

Click to enlarge... A paper copy was sent home on 3/21. 

Physical Science Carnival

Click here for a less grainy version :-)

Calamity Day Make Up/Extended School Days

As much as we love spending snow days with our families, we unfortunately are 1 day over our 5 day allotment of calamity days.  Due to the police investigation on our campus this year, Summit High School and Summit Road Elementary have one day to make up.

The School Board Meeting was last night and the decision was made to split our one day into 2 hour segments. We will be adding 2 hours to the following days: Tuesday 4/8, Thursday 4/10, and Monday 4/14.  Students will be dismissed at 4:35. There will be a snack provided each day around 2:30. Buses will run their normal routes, leaving the school at 4:40. 

During these extended days, we will be doing some test preparation activites (I'm working on putting together a Summit Superbowl) as well as some Fusion activities integreating science and technology. 

 If you have previously scheduled appointments, please send in a note for early dismissal. Otherwise, please plan on your child attending the extended day.  The additional 2 hours are not voluntary. 

Let me know if you have any questions! 

3rd Quarter Common Assessment Study Guide

A paper copy of this was sent home today. Our Reading common assessment will be Wednesday morning and Math will be Thursday morning.