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New Homework Element

Looking over your feedback about homework, one thing that stuck out is that families want Science homework.  So, this week I am sending home a Science activity that you can do with your student.  This is a classic experiment.  How much weight can you float on a boat made out of a bit of aluminum foil?  You can use whatever weight you have handy but the classic unit is a penny.  Feel free to mix it up or use what you have on hand.  

There is a data table for your child to use for making predictions and tracking results. Also, please help them write some reflections on the process.

I am still fine-tuning the homework so please send me feedback in the comments section and extend or adapt the homework in any way that you find meaningful. My goal is for each student to have a meaningful  and fun school-to-home set of activities every week.

REMEMBER: Return any remaining paperwork!  Back to School Night is Tuesday, 9/15, at 6PM.  Wednesday, 9/16, there is a two hour late opening for staff development.

HOMEWORK THIS WEEK:   Due Friday 9/18

• MATH: a Math challenge activity
• READING: Please read daily with your kids.  I am not sending home a reading log.  Twenty minutes is a good base amount.  I will send home some strategies for supporting your child and talking to them about their reading.
• SCIENCE: The aluminum boat exploration.