Happy Wednesday!

It is so beautiful to be above the clouds here at Wentworth! The sun in shining and our spirits are bright. We have been working so hard in the Circulatory, Poetry and Fractions units since the holiday, and the knowledge really is being showcased here in 5G. Please feel free to stop by to see the great work we've been up to!

On Monday, January 26th, the rough copy of the speech is due. This will provide us with good material with which to work to prepare for the in-class judging and the parents event. Details of this will be posted this week.

On Tuesday, January 27th, there will be a Fractions Test in Math Sets. Students should know how to create equivalent fractions, demonstrate knowledge of fractions with diagrams (correctly drawn!), change between mixed numbers and improper fractions and understand how to get a fraction of a whole number (what is 1/4th of 16?). Discuss with your math teacher to get more details!

On Thursday, January 29th, we will celebrate our hard work in Science with a Circulatory Test. A proper review for this will be sent home soon, but in the meantime, please ensure that you know the function of the circulatory system, the names and jobs of the different parts of blood and the path of blood through the body (be sure to use words like -- upper and lower vena cava, left and right atria and ventricles, pulmonary veins and arteries, the aorta and the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide). Act it out, draw it out, trace it out on your body -- you can do it!! Remember the goals we made at the beginning of the year - ask yourself what it means to meet expectations, and then what kind of answer may exceed expectations? Expect the best from yourself because you are all very smart young people!

Scholastic orders are due on Thursday, January 29th.

The Aquarium trip is quickly approaching - I am so excited! Friday, January 30th is going to a wonderful time to learn and have fun together!

This is looking far into the future, but we will also test the Poetry unit during the week of February 16th (exact date to be determined). 5G knows that the best way to study is to understand and review knowledge on a DAILY basis - not the night before! So now is the time to really nail down the difference between similes and metaphors. 5G works like busy bees in the hive (I used "like" so it's a simile!). The puppet show in assembly was a ray of sunshine in my day (it wasn't really - I was connecting two concepts without "like" or "as" - it's a metaphor!) Being prepared will help you get the most from your learning and decrease your stress level. Also don't forget that the entire staff of Wentworth is here to help you achieve your best, so tak to any of us to help you manage your time, understand concepts or just for a chat!

Tonight for homework:

• Math
• Science: Circulatory booklet -- Complete "Don't miss the boat". We will have a small quiz tomorrow using this exact concept, so be sure to complete it thoroughly!
• Bring your recorder to prepare for Music class on Friday.
• Boy's basketball practice at 6:45 am and a home game tomorrow after school! GO CAVS GO!
• Be happy.