Yesterday in math we stepped away from the CMAPP lessons and I taught the kids how to add and subtract fractions the "standard" method (the way you and I learned as kids).  Today We added mixed numbers to the MIX.  Instead of teaching them to regroup and borrow, I am teaching them to change the mixed numbers to improper fractions first.  Then find a common denominator using "skip counting" (multiples), next change them to be equivalent fractions, and finally add or subtract and simplify.

 We have started poetry.  At some point this week I will meet with your child in group, and give them the assignment to bring in lyrics (school appropriate) of his/her favorite song.

In science we made our DNA dogs (showing how the same base DNA code can create very different animals).  Today we talked about cells - which form tissue - which form organs - which form organ systems.  They cut out 4 organ systems and glued them on a stick figure.
The KEY this year in organ systems is how they work together.
The skeletal system makes the blood for the circulatory system.  The skeletal system protects the respiratory/digestive/nervous/circulatory systems.   The respiratory system provides the oxygen for the circulatory system which provides oxygen for everything else.  The muscular/skeletal systems work together for movement...and so on.