Week of October 15th, 2012

Hi students and families,

Let's take a look at what we're studying this week:

Mathematics
In math, we are learning about algebraic expressions and variables. Use the following website for practice and extra help:
http://www.mathgoodies.com/lessons/vol7/expressions.html
Or play this really fun game to test your knowledge of algebraic expressions:
Who wants to be a Millionaire: Algebraic Expressions!

Science
In Science, we are continuing to learn about our different body systems. We are finishing learning the Excretory System and starting to work on the Respiratory System. Check out all of the fun and exciting website below for more information!

• http://www.e-learningforkids.org/Courses/Liquid_Animation/Body_Parts/Respiratory_System/index.html  
• http://www.kidsbiology.com/human_biology/respiratory-system.php  
• http://lung.ca/children/grades4_6/respiratory/index.html 

Announcements

• Remember that this Thursday is the CLC's second pizza sale! Help to raise money for this year's haunted house! 
• This Thursday is also California's annual "Shake Out" which we will be participating in at school.  Learn more about the Shake Out at the following website: http://www.shakeout.org/california/

Let's have a great week!