THOMSON TIGERS

UPCOMING ASSIGNMENTS, PROJECTS, and EVENTS

(This is a schedule for long term projects and assignments with due dates and description of the work that needs to be done. Events such as field trips will also be included.)

Date assigned	Date due	Subject	Description
Monday	Friday	Math Problem of the Week	Students receive a math problem paper to be glued into their math spiral. They must solve the problem, being sure to show all of their work and label the steps they are taking to solve the problem. The answer must be clearly shown and labeled, and they must prove their answer is correct by checking their work, or showing an alternative way to solve the problem.
Monday	Thursday	Spelling	Students write a list of their spelling words for the week on Monday, take the list home on Tuesday to study, and have a final test on the words on Thursday.
First school day of each month	Last school day of each month	Information Scavenger Hunt	Students receive a list of 25 questions. They must answer at least 20 of them in complete sentences. They may write the answers on notebook paper, or type them on the computer.
First school day of each month	Last school day of each month	Book Report	This month's book report is "Book in a Can." Each student has received an instruction page and there is a model in the classroom for them to see.
Sept. 30	Oct. 7	Reading	Students are completing a project packet for the book The Loner. Questions should be answered comprehensively and completely.
	October 7	Science	Field trip to Bald Hill. We will be riding a school bus to the nearby parking area and walking up Bald Hill. Students should dress appropriately for the weather and bring a sack lunch.