Bynagle Bulletin
January 27, 2014
Dates to Remember
January 31 - Nerd Day
February 6 - 7 Parent Teacher Conferences
February 11 - Battle of the Books
February 19 - Blues in the Schools
February 28 - Quarter 3 Book Reports Due
March 7 - No School (Teacher Inservice)
March 10 - 14 - Spring Break
Happenings
We are starting a new unit this week on Opinion and Argumentation writing. This is sure to be a fun unit and will spark some lively conversations and passionate writing.
In reading we are finishing our unit on Fever 1793. This has been an exciting book to read and the students have really seemed to soak up all of the information they have learned about the Yellow Fever Pandemic of 1793.
This week we are not having science. Instead, students are going to Mrs. Putney's classroom and are studying about explorers and their journeys to the New World.
Quarter 3 Book Report
Postcard
Goal: Create a postcard that reflects a book you have read (and finished) this quarter.
You will be given a 5X8 inch piece of construction paper at school to .create your postcard
Front
a. On the front of the card create an attractive drawing that reflects the story. You may use any art materials such as markers, fabric, colored pencils, or magazine cut-outs. DO NOT simply print off or copy of the book cover. Be Creative!
b. The front of the card must also note the title of the book and the author’s name.
Back
a. On the back of the card type a message from one character to another character that includes the following:
1. One very important incident from the book.
2. At least five details about the incident.
3. Another favorite part from the book.
b. Write a postscript (P.S.) that gives your opinion of the book. Explain WHY you liked/disliked the book.
c. Draw a stamp that represents the setting of the story.
d. Include a return address that is actually YOUR name and the school address.
Name
West Homer Elementary
995 Soundview Ave.
Homer, AK 99603
f. Address the card to the to the character to whom your message is being written. Remember you may be creative and make up parts of the address.
Public Budget Meeting
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District is holding a Public Budget Meeting on Tuesday, February 25, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. in the Homer High School library. Everyone interested is encouraged to attend. If there are questions, please contact Lassie Nelson at 714-8838.