But I Don't Feel Like Washing My Hands!

Well, too bad. That should always be the response to the "But I don't wanna wash my hands..." argument. This week, the little doctors have been hard at work sampling, streaking, and culturing bacteria. Each group picked one sample they thought would definitely be "dirty" and one that might be a surprise. Check out what we have growing after just 36 hours!! Don't worry, the petri dishes are sealed shut and the students cannot open them. The moral of the story is, wash your hands often, the world is a pretty germy place!! And cleaning off surfaces with Clorox or 409 every week or so can't hurt either!

Homework for Wednesday 5/23

1. Mean, Median & Mode practice sheet
2. WGES Team: You need to watch and respond the Expedition 11 and Episode 12
3. Study for our Bill of Rights quiz

Bag Needed

Hello All! Please bring a large paper grocery bag or a reusable bag by Thursday so we can begin cleaning out our desks, etc.

Hooray Sam!

Look! Our sweet, stupendous Sam is famous! I was so proud of him last week at the Leon County Volunteer Breakfast. I know Sam will continue to make his family, friends, and teachers proud for the rest of his life.

Link to Article "Clever Kids Make a Difference"

1. Practice your "think on your toes" talking! Test your parent, too :o) There are many links to "conversation starters" online. Make something to prove you did this! A reflection, a list of questions you practiced with...
2. Have you turned in your end of the year $8?
3. Finish your aquarium (blue grid, too). Due Wednesday

Homework for Friday 5/18

1. Classmate Adjectives
2. Bring your Interview interview on Monday
3. Have a great weekend!

Homework for Thursday 5/17

1. Practice your interviewing by interviewing your parent!! It would be interesting to ask them about their experiences with interviewing and applying for jobs. Record at least a few questions and answers. Remember your body language :o)
2. Math "What's My Score?"

Homework for Wednesday 5/16

1. Sea World 3-2-1 on your own paper or computer
2. Tomorrow is the last day for AR!!!!!
3. Patrols Fun Station permission slip
4. Last week of school $8

Fun Station

patrols: Your Fun Station permission slip is due tomorrow! :o)

Sea World Tomorrow!

1. Get ready for SEA WORLD!!!!!
2. Go over your purple sheet and be ready tonight to get up and go in the morning :o)

Middle School Sunshine State Books

Looking for a few great books this summer? Well, here are the Sunshine State Award books for middle school!

Middle School List 2012 – 2013

1.The Mostly True Adventures of Homer P. Figg                                                               

2.A Long Walk to Water                                                                                                

3.The Graveyard Book                                                                                                  

4.Charlie Joe Jackson’s Guide to Not Reading                                                     

5.How Lamar’s Bad Prank Won A Bubba-Sized Trophy                                    

6.My Fair Godmother                                                                                                   

7.Hide and Seek                                                                                                                              

8.Lost in the River of Grass                                                                                         

9.The Dangerous Days of Daniel X                                                                           

10.The Trouble with Half a Moon                                                                             

11.Saint Louis Armstrong Beach                                                                               

12.Happenstance Found                                                                                              

13.Wild Things                                                                                       

14.90 Miles to Havana                                                                                                   

15.The Juvie Three                                         

1. Invention Convention reflection
2. Careers Unit: list 5-10 SPECIFIC jobs you are interested in
http://www.kids.gov/6_8/6_8_careers.shtml

http://www.kidzworld.com/quiz/2815-quiz-whats-your-job-personality

Homework for Thursday 5/10

1. Math problems
**342/4
**511/5
**122/6
**97/4
2. Any late work?
3. Read! :o)

Homework for Wednesday 5/9

1. Dividing decimals sheet (you may use a calculator to check your work)
2. Finish all Lorax entries (to turn in tomorrow)
3. Sea World chaperone contracts
4. CA Students: Make a sweet card with a letter for Mrs. Crowell (due Friday)

Tuesday 5/8

1. Finish (if needed) Invention Convention picks
2. Read!!

Voyage of the Mimi

If you miss a "Mimi" episode or expedition, you can view them here and catch up with the questions in your packet.

Episode & Expedition 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kvz1Ey2JipI

Episode & Expedition 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=014QKlw3uqw

Episode & Expedition 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpP_tFYhGGY

Episode & Expedition 4: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdyyQg2l9vI

Episode & Expedition 5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DM8nmT6-q4I

Episode & Expedition 6: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TxaUsB0Q7g0

Episode & Expedition 7: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmL1d1Fj2Fo

Episode & Expedition 8: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9ZK_TPshnU

Episode & Expedition 9: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3oY3myJBns

Episode & Expedition 10:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6fmvQ20tZME&list=PL9666B29071E188E6&index=10&feature=plpp_video

Episode & Expedition 11: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lndz61W7mEQ

Episode & Expedition 12: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sThHD7NvtA

Episode & Expedition 13: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoZnvG-qDNs

The Lost Colony of Roakoke

Who could forget the incredibly spooky story of Roanoke? Well, check out what Sam dug up concerning some interesting new information about Roanoke! What do you think happened there over 400 years ago?

Lost Colony of Roanoke

Weather Day

Check out this awesome photo courtesy of Mrs. Waltz! Learning in action :o)

Homework for Monday 5/7

1. Middle School 3-2-1! :o)
2. Kick for a Cause tomorrow-everyone can donate a little something to support beating cancer!
3. Read for 20 minutes
4. Progress reports due tomorrow-remember to not worry too much about the reading grade-it is very incomplete

Homework for Friday 5/5

1. Three Branches of Gov't quiz-STUDY
2. Forms for Middle School
3. Signed progress reports due Tuesday
4. Read!! :o)