Science
Everyone worked so hard to complete their habitats. BRAVO! Parents, if you're in the school, pop into the library to see all the masterpieces. We are going to write a short description of our creatures using the information on your handout next week.

Math
Most students have finished practice exercises on rounding. Rounding using the rules in the "Rounding Rap" are great. The number line is still tricky for a few.
A bit of practice:
What ten thousands are the numbers below between? What thousands? What hundreds?

23 658
19 261
76 390

A number rounded to the nearest thousand is 9000. What is the least number it can be? What is the greatest number it can b?

A number rounded to the nearest ten thousand is 50 000. What is the least number it can be? What is the greatest number it can be?

3 towns each have a population that rounds to 8000. Use the digits 2, 3, 7, and 8 to create possible populations for the 3 towns.

Here's a challenge:
A number is increased by 3 when it is rounded to the nearest ten thousand or to the nearest thousand. What could the number be? (A treat for the students who can find a solution to this problem!)

Reminders

• WORD STUDY TEST TOMORROW!
• Class trip to see "The Star". Please bring a small pocket snack to take to the theatre.
• Christmas Concert on Monday, December 11 @6:00 pm at St. George Church.