Monthly Archives: September 2010

Shaking the lulav and etrog

On Monday Mr. Mitzmacher performed the mitzvah of shaking the lulav and etrog with every student at the school.  How many directions do we shake the lulav? and why?

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It is Going to Rain Cats and Dogs Today!

It is never a boring day in Seminole Swamp. Today we made predictions based on the weather forecast that it will rain tonight between 2 to 4 inches. What did you predict in your journal? What can’t you see, but … Continue reading

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A Penny for Your Thoughts

Today we started a new policy on discipline in Seminole Swamp. Please explain to your parents how many checks you start with everyday on the board next to your name. What  happens if you lose 1 check? What happens if … Continue reading

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Homework for the Week of September 27

MONDAY     Math ..page 30-31   problems 30-39    Grammar- pg.10 TUESDAY       Math..page 34    problems 1-9   Grammar-pg. 12 There will be a spelling test on Wednesday. Quiz Tuesday last 10 words.

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Last Day of Summer…Fall into Sukkot

Last day of summer was exciting as Seminole Swamp did their experiment over again. Mrs. Rogo filled the cups with tons of ice and then we placed the thermometers in the cups for 5 minuets.  Could you believe the temperature … Continue reading

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Melting Ice in Seminole Swamp

Did you know that ice was melting in Seminole Swamp today? Our prediction  was that the temperature would go down in our thermometers if we added ice to our cups. Well, we learned more WHY our experiment did not work! Why didn’t … Continue reading

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Magnificent Monday

What a beautiful day in Seminole Swamp! It was exciting to see that some of the students already brought in their creative Sukkahs. We also worked on a project that will hang in the Center Sukkah called, “Why I am Proud … Continue reading

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Homework for the Week of September 20, 2010

Math           Monday - Rounding Numbers  page 30  1-11  /  Tuesday -Practice A   page 30    12-30 Spelling       Long Vowel Digraphs  Long a is sometimes spelled ai and ay. Long e is sometimes spelled ee and ae. Long o is sometimes spelled oa and ow.   … Continue reading

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Lucky Thursday!

Seminole Swamp had a very busy day, that when it was time to go to the library at 11:55, we did not finish all of our work therefore, the spelling test will  be Friday instead. Also, Mrs. Rogo did not … Continue reading

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Wow, We Had a Wonderful Wednesday!

Wow, Seminole Swamp made great predictions with the temperature today!  Most of us predicted using our thermometers that it would be 88 degrees today. We were correct after collecting data for 4 hours. The temperature rose 18 degrees from 8:30 … Continue reading

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