Tomorrow, we return to school after a very long break! I hope you've all had as much rest and relaxation as I have - because we have a whole lot of new things to learn this January! These are the three big units we'll be starting in math, science, and social studies.
Math - Picturing Polygons
In Math, we'll be exploring polygons - their properties and the way mathematicians classify them. Now that we have computers in the classroom, we'll be using them to explore a really fun computer drawing program to help learn the concepts associated with polygons.
Science - Mechanical Energy
& Simple Machines
In Science, we'll continue our exploration of energy - this month focusing on mechanical energy and simple machines. So, what in the world does sports equipment have to do with mechanical energy?? You'll have to wait and find out this month!
Social Studies/Reading -
The American Revolution
Finally, in social studies, we've spent much of the beginning of the year learning about the constitution and the process of voting. But how did we get to be the country that we are in the first place? Like most major changes in the world, it happened through a war - a very important war called the "Revolutionary War" or the "American Revolution."
Here's a picture of Demi Lovato:
And here's a Nike Zoom LeBron VI shoe:
What on earth do these have to do with the American Revolution?? More than you'd think actually, as you'll learn this week!
Also, we'll be reading several stories in our reading books about the American Revolution, and for our read aloud this month, I've chosen one of the greatest stories about the American Revolution:
I look forward to seeing you all back again tomorrow! Make sure you come to school with your smiles on and ready to learn!
Once again, student council will be selling Candy Grams to raise money for Student Council projects. Order forms and information will be coming home tomorrow! 
