**Turn in permission slips for Field Studies tomorrow!!!

Today was the kick-off for the Read-A-Thon! Encourage students to get pledges from friends, family, neighbors...I live in NE and I support the fundraisers of the neighborhood kids when they come to my door!

We are traveling to Reed tomorrow to begin our Science Inquiry projects!!! Students may bring money to purchase lunch from the cafeteria if they so desire.

Due Tuesday, Feb. 7:
-Refugee Unit Reflection -- Please note, we spent a long time on this unit and we want to see depth of understanding and a thoughtful creative piece...if this quality is not possible to come to fruition by tomorrow, then I'd rather have it come in a little late without being rushed.

- Supplies for your site inquiry...I think one group needs to bring in a can of sardines!

Due Wednesday:
- Please have a BLANK composition book for Wednesday for our new unit!
- Persuasive map for refugee persuasive letter for issue you are most interested in -- See example below if you have questions:

6th Grade Math:
Due Tuesday, Section 3.1 problems 1-6, starts on page 44

Topic: Increased safety in refugee camps to prevent Child Soldiers
Argument I: children are used in wars as soldiers by rebel forces
Argument II: increased safety can reduce violence and the number of children kidnapped from camps
Counter-Argument: increased security costs too much to fund
Possible Thesis: Despite high costs, increasing security in refugee camps is necessary to reduce violence and use of children as soldiers.