The Atoms Family

Today, in social studies, we continued our tour of the West Region of the US....

The Iditarod website is a great place to start in search of more information about America's last great race.Scholastic magazine also has an Idiatrod - Race Across Alaska website that is very user-friendly, with maps, trivia, and interviews with mushers and authors.

Want to learn all about Hawaii? Try All About the Aloha State from the state website, with information on everything from trade to natural resources to the Hawaiian language.

Ask your student why I looked like this...

Hello Families!

Today, in the backpack folders, a very important notice went home regarding the 5th grade trip to Camp Bournedale trip in the fall.  There was a last minute change to the price.  It will $165.00 for the trip.  Please bring back your permission slip and deposit as soon as possible. Thanks!

Check out my new post on Kidblog about the Water Cycle...

http://kidblog.org/MrsWeinbergsclass/hollyweinberg/water-cycle/

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Happy Cinco De Mayo!!

Tomorrow, Cinco de Mayo, which honors the Mexican army's defeat of the French in the Battle of Puebla, will be celebrated in Mexico and in the US.  Visit a Mexican-American restaurant for some tortilla and salsa..YUM!!