Send A Sip To Our Friends in Flint!

As you probably have heard the outpouring of support for the citizens of Flint is overwhelming. Along with thousands of cases of water being donated by individuals and organizations,  the Federal government has offered an additional $80 million in funding on top of the $20 million already pledged. Cases of water are being collected by Dearborn Public Schools, cases only, no loose bottles.    

The State of Michigan has set up a website for the residents of Flint and those wishing to help. (https://www.helpforflint.com) also see the attached flyer:  Water Drive

 

Spelling Packet for week of 1/25-1/29

We are reviewing 40 spelling words from this semester this week. These are all words we have done in past weeks. Spelling words are listed under the “Weekly Spelling Words” tab.

 

3 spelling assignments are due this week. Students will have time in class to work on this. However, it should be worked on at home as well.

  1. List of 40 sight words written out neatly
  2. 40 definitions in numeric order– must use a dictionary, students can not make up definitions, must underline the spelling word. Due: Thursday 1/28
  3. 40 sentences in numeric order– must underline the spelling word in the sentence. Due: Friday 1/29

Students started these assignments in class today, 1/25/16. They had 20-40+ minutes to work on this assignment depending on if they chose to do it for Daily 5. Each student should have 3 pieces of paper stapled together to complete these assignments.

Keep an eye out for “Re-do” & Daily Folders

4th grade families & students-

Please keep an eye out for the words “re-do” on your assignments. If “re-do” is written on your assignment, you have an opportunity to improve your grade! For example if you received 5/10 on your spelling definitions, I will comment & write “re-do” on your paper. Take the work home, correct what needs to be fixed, and turn it in again for a new (better) grade!

I want everyone to get the best grades they can, and I hope you take the opportunity to fix your grade when given the chance.

Families, please make sure you are checking your students Daily Folder & removing any unneeded papers. Leaving papers in the daily folders makes them messy and hard to keep track of current work or assignments.

 

-Mrs. Brady 🙂

 

 

Join #TheRealDearborn Peace March on 1/18

Students March To Show #TheRealDearborn

This information is being provided by Mary Beth Mayler via Dearborn Public Schools 


WHEN:
Monday, January 18, 2016 at 12-Noon

WHAT: Peace March organized by students to show #TheRealDearborn  

WHERE: March will start at the corner of Greenfield Road & Michigan Avenue and proceed west along the sidewalk of Michigan Ave to the City of Dearborn Administration Center (new City Hall), 16901 Michigan Avenue, Dearborn, 48124.

Those planning on attending should park in the public parking lot located on the south side of the Ford Community and Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Avenue. The lot can be accessed from Greenfield Road or from Michigan Avenue.

WHY: Students from Dearborn, Edsel Ford, Fordson, and Divine Child High School were frustrated with images and reports that often portray a distorted and negative image of the city. The group created and organized #TheRealDearborn March as way to celebrate and show Dearborn’s historic diversity, rich culture, and united community.

The group has also created Twitter and Instagram accounts promoting the January 18 #TheRealDearborn March. People are invited to post photos and comments @RealDearborn.

CONTACT: For more information about how you or your organization can take part in the January 18th  #TheRealDearborn March, please contact Edsel Ford High School Social Worker Ms. Violet Souweidane at souweiv@dearbornschools.org

Engineering for Kids

A few different Dearborn schools are hosting Engineering for Kids classes this Winter semester. A variety of classes are available for students ages 4-15 at a cost of $70-$110

Classes include:

Apprentice Design the Future (Ages 7-11)

Apprentice Mechanical Engineering (Ages 7-11)

Junior Programming 101: Space Pioneers (Ages 4-6)

Master: PC Game Design-Invader Defense (Ages 11-15)

Apprentice Programming Kodu Kart Racing (Ages 7-11)

 

Email me, or have your student let me know if you’d like a copy of the flyer, or visit the  Adult & Community Education registration website

Energy Paper Research Project

Students have been researching in class an energy type of their choice. The choices are:

  1. Mechanical
  2. Electrical
  3. Light
  4. Thermal
  5. Sound
  6. Chemical
  7. Nuclear

Students were to bring home their research form & complete any missing parts over the weekend.

We will start writing in class on Monday. Students who don’t have research will not be able to start their paper & will be behind.

Research can be done at home using a computer, laptop, iPad, tablet, etc. or you can visit the library to use the computers & internet there. For library hours: https://dearbornlibrary.org/

Science Research for Energy Informational Writing <– here is the research form we have been using in class. Each student was to bring theirs home over the weekend.