Monthly Archives: March 2011

Standardized Testing This Week!

Remember the following for Standardized Testing: Come to General Studies by 8:15 each morning. Get a good night’s sleep each evening. Eat a good breakfast and bring a healthy snack and drink.  Testing can make you very hungry! Bring a … Continue reading

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Model Seder invitation

The following letter is in your child’s friday folder or binder (they had a choice).  Please sign and return by Monday, March 28, 2011. We are so excited about our upcoming seder and can’t wait to share the experience with you. … Continue reading

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Writer’s Workshop

Writing Prompts Choose one and write.  

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The Lunchbox Project

We are participating in a global project called The Lunchbox Project. We will be creating and sharing a presentation in English and Hebrew about our lunches, as well as learning about what other people around the world eat for lunch. … Continue reading

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Reflections on Kaleidoscope Day

Kaleidoscope Day was held  at the Museum of Contemporary Art.  What did you find the most interesting/intriguing at the museum and why?  What was your favorite activity and why?  Describe in one sentence your experience today.

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Mystery Skype Call With….?

We had a blast with a “Mystery Skype”. Two classes connected without knowing WHERE each one was geographically located. The idea was, by asking targeted questions, to find out the city we each lived in. We stated the rules at … Continue reading

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