Mr.

Benzin Newsletter
September 3, 2019

Week 5 Crew Quote:

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, and honest
compliment, or the smallest act of caring … all of which have the potential to turn life around.” –Leo Buscaglia,

Check for Understanding: Questions to Ask at Home

Science Math
* What were the results of our celery & moss *What is 3.4 + 17.89?
lab? Why did these results occur? (Link to *How do we accurately add & subtract
classification of plants) decimals in a standard algorithm?

To Do List:
• Parent/Teacher Conferences-
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4FA5AE2AA0F94-parentteacher
Please visit to choose a conference time. Multiple slots are available from
September 17-19.
• Coming home today are formative assessments of student understanding for
classifying animals & a mid-module 1 assessment. Please review these &
encourage students to practice & reach their learning goals so they will excel
on the final assessments.

Scientist of the Week Mathematician of the Week

Harrison J.W.
*He definitely possesses a *He wasn’t felling well and
scientific mind. Oozing missed a few days of school.
curiosity, wonder, and takes When he returned, he made sure
to find out what he missed and
the steps to seek answers!
worked hard to catch up and
Skills that will serve you well
earned a 3 on his exit ticket!
in all of your learning. Great example of effort &
Awesome work! responsibility!

At Home Answer Key

Math *21.29 *Line up the decimals (Align the place values)