Second Week of Vision 21 Classes
A time of testing and flexibility! September 19, 2016
Dear Vision 21 Families,
Personal Note and Temporary Change
Destination Imagination Sign-up this month!
If you are interested in having your child participate in a “Destination ImagiNation” team, please consider attending the information meeting. It is Tuesday, September 27 at Central Middle School, cafeteria, from 6:30 - 7:30 pm. You can also visit www.wayzatadi.org or contact Angie Henry, angela.henry@wayzata.k12.mn.us, 763-745-5794, for more information. I also have materials sitting outside of my classroom - you can ask your child to take some - I also sent them home last week.
Study Basics for our Vision 21 Courses
Third Grade
Read - Year-long theme of Wisdom and Connections.
Our first read is “The Thing About Georgie” by Lisa Graff
Math - Problem Solving and STEM (science, Technology, Engineering, Math) challenges
Fourth Grade
Read - Year-long theme of Adventures, Puzzles, and Mysteries.
Our first read is “The Whipping Boy” by Sid Fleishman, a 1987 Newbery Winner
Math - Problem Solving and STEM (science, Technology, Engineering, Math) challenges
Fifth Grade
Read - Year-long theme of Good vs. Evil, Adaptions.
Our first read is “Theodore Boone, Kid Lawyer” by John Grisham
Math - Problem Solving and STEM (science, Technology, Engineering, Math) challenges
STEM Supplies Needed!
Here are supplies that I need to have ready:
Red plastic cups
String
Flashlights - working!
Bouncy balls - “ping-pong” ball sized
Cardboard
Pom Pon balls
Plastic bowls and plates
Pipe cleaners
Bottle camps
Buttons
Water bottles
Marbles
Copy paper box lids