Homework

Reading: 30 minutes. Math: Comparing percents sheet. Writing: "I wish I could be like______. Tis person is special because......" Don't forget: novel assignment due Friday!!!

Question of the Week

Spring Special!!! Easter is coming, so what do Easter eggs and Easter bunnies have to do with each other? Who was St. Patrick? And how did Spring Break get started?

Homework

Reading: 30 minutes. Writing: free write. Math: You and three of your besties are going to El Gaucho for dinner. Figure a 20% tip and 4% tax. If you left your menu at school, look here: http://www.elgaucho.com/El-Gaucho-Menus-Portland.html

Question of the Week!!!!

Great prizes this week for anyone who can shake loose the cobwebs from Daylight Savings Time! And speaking of Daylight Savings Time, when did DST start? And why did it start? Who was the first American to propose it, and why?

Homework

Reading: 30 Minutes. Math: NO MATH TONIGHT (I know you're all super-sad!). Writing: free write. If you didn't finish your novel assignment and turn it in last Friday, um, it's a little late (Turn it in!!!)

Homework

Reading: 30 minutes. Writing: free write. Math: Problem 4.2, extra problems... p. 55 #4-7, 15-19. Novel assignment due Friday!!!