Butterfly Life Cycle

We have been eagerly watching our caterpillars turn into butterflies. When they first arrived, they were tiny larva caterpillars. What seemed like overnight, they turned into large caterpillars. Currently, all our caterpillars are in the chrysalis stage and we can't wait for them to come out as butterflies! We have grown attached to them and each student was assigned a caterpillar and even named them. 

Observing our baby caterpillars.

Observing our baby caterpillars.

They are getting bigger!

Our caterpillar names.

In their chrysalis, ready to emerge as butterflies!

Documenting the butterfly life cycle.

Now, we wait until they are ready!

Rave Reviews

We have been writing Rave Reviews and critiquing different books. Below are some of our critics reading their reviews, some of our critics opted not to be videotaped. All the critics did a wonderful job writing their reviews. Their assignment was to: hook the reader in, state their opinion, describe the book, compare/contrast the book to another book and give the book a rating.

Help Wanted!

Below is a link if you are interested and available to volunteer one day to help with copying and filing. I appreciate any help that can be given. Thank you in advance!

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f084fa4af2ca1f85-volunteers1

Fun Run

We had our Fun Run this week! The class did an amazing job running for 20 minutes on a HOT day! They really gave it their all. 

The class winners who ran 22 laps each.

The Strom State Runners before the Fun Run.

It was a fun day, indeed!

Thank you to Cam and Reagan's parents for all the pictures!

Say Cheese!

Persuasive Writing Can Taste Good!

On our first day back from track out, one of the things we discussed was persuasive writing and how authors try to get you to act or feel a certain way towards a topic. We decided to try writing a persuasive writing piece about why a particular Hershey Kiss flavor is the best. The options were: milk chocolate, caramel, cookies & cream and dark chocolate. As you can imagine, this was a tough decision for our writers. After they completed their taste test, they began writing their persuasive piece to get readers to believe the chocolate they chose is definitely the best! 

We also took a vote and caramel was the class favorite. Tomorrow, we will share our writings and see if any of our opinions can be swayed.

Comparing the different flavors

Preparing for the taste test.

Getting ready to taste test

Taste Testing Has Begun

Deciding on the best Hershey Kiss flavor

Preparing for the taste test

Preparing for the taste test

We are looking forward to a great rest of the school year! Please check your Friday Folders this week for lots of important information, including a Class Newsletter and Report Cards.

“Banks Road’s Got Talent” Audition Information

Banks Road Elementary School is looking for talent. Do you have what it takes to showcase your talent to your classmates? If so, you are being invited to audition for “Banks Road’s Got Talent.” Auditions may be by yourself, as a duo, trio, or group. Music must be ready on your assigned audition day using either a CD or iPod. Bring an extra copy of music on a CD with your name and name of act. All auditions must be under 2 minutes.

Please complete your permission form and have it signed by your parent. The permission
form is due to Mrs. LaPlace by March 23, 2015. No late entries will be accepted!

Date of Audition: March 25, 2015 Time: 4:00-6:00 pm

Where: Banks Road Elementary School, Multi-Purpose Room.

REHEARSAL/SHOW SCHEDULE
April 7- Act 1 rehearsal 4:00-5:30 pm
April 8- Act 2 rehearsal 4:00-5:30 pm
April 21- Act 1 rehearsal 4:00-5:30 pm
April 22- Act 2 rehearsal 4:00-5:30 pm
April 29- Talent show Dress rehearsal 4:00-6:30 pm
****April 30 – Talent show 6:00 pm!!!!****