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Vivian Tessa's Feet, as requested

Monday, April 19th.

Today was used mainly to answer any questions to concepts that we have gone over in the last few weeks, a means of gearing up for the CRCT. Today some students observed the water cycle in action, on a much smaller scale of course. An observation tank was made to show the different parts of the hydrologic (water) cycle. A light bulb caused surface water in the tank to evaporate, where it condensed on plastic wrap on the top of the tank. When the condensation gathered up enough, it fell down to some sand in the middle of the tank (like rain, sleet, or snow would). A glass filled with ice was the second part of the condensation process, also forcing the water to fall from the top of the tank. Any students who did not have an opportunity to visit and observe the water cycle tank will do so tomorrow. This also takes us into the E-Day homework for the evening, in which students will define the words that happen in the motion of the water cycle. The words to be defined for homework are: Evaporation, Precipitation, Transpiration, Condensation, and Groundwater. Not only will students define these words, but place them in a water cycle table that they had pasted in their Earth journals.

Vivian Tessa and Dean

Thank you for all of your well wishes. Here is a photo of Dean and Vivian Tessa (still haven't decided which name to use). What do you guys think Vivian or Tessa?

Water Cycle and CRCT

Students have begun exploring the water cycle and how it relates to surface and underground water, fresh and salt water, along with the water that is locked up in the polar ice caps. We spoke about Georgia and its water supply coming mainly from surface water, and the fight over water rights not only effects us, but also Alabama and Florida. A CRCT review packet had also been given out before spring break, and additional time has been allotted to complete it. The CRCT review packet will be due Monday April 19th, at the end of class. Once students have completed their packets, additional practice will be given for extra credit. Any additional studying for the test, which will begin on Tuesday, April 20th, that can be done at home would be very helpful. Such concepts as long division, fractions, decimals, and percents, measurement, and proportions can all be covered. The ACMS Wolves also have a soccer game today at Badgett Stadium in College Park, so any families that want to come out and support our team are warmly welcomed!

SUCCESS!

Student success day occurred yesterday, and looks to be another huge SUCCESS! Student success day is the opportunity for students who need to finish, revise, or redo work to have the opportunity to do so with the help of their respective teachers for the assignment. Many of our students here in MST had work of some form or another, and I am very pleased to say that every student accomplished their goals of completing all work! It was great to see the diligence and responsiveness of our students to get ahead in their studies.

Welcome Back!

I would personally like to welcome all of the students back to ACMS, as well as welcoming baby Vivian into the world! Congratulations Ms. Cannon! Upon arriving back at school, some of the students were able to play their handcrafted games! I would like to say that I am very pleased with the work that has gone into them. I would also like to introduce Mr. Icgoren, or just Mr. I for those in "the know", to our class. A couple of things to look for in the coming week... We will be completing work for our Success Day coming up on Wednesday, the completed work is rolling in. Also, we will begin looking at the water table and the patterns in which water moves. Don't forget about the CRCT test looming next week! Tutorials are still being held Monday and Friday beginning at 7:30 a.m. for those students who may need to brush up on some prior concepts. Again, congratulations to Ms. Cannon on her new baby girl! --Mr. Torsch

Vivian Tessa Cannon

Vivian wanted me to say hi to you all! She can't wait to meet you!

She's here!

Vivian Cannon was born this morning at 2:25am, 8.5lbs, 21in, healthy! We are so happy to meet her! Pictures will come soon :). Have a good day at school tomorrow playing your games. I hope you all had a woderful spring break.

Enjoy your spring break!

All:
It has been my pleasure working with you all this school year. I hate to leave you before we finish it out. But, I promise I will be stopping in to visit you when you least expect it. Also, check back on the blog for baby pictures! I will let you know when she is born and how cute she is!
Work hard, and I look forward to seeing the wonderful projects that you create through the rest of the year.
S. Cannon

Games Due at END of Period Tomorrow

The board games will be due at the end of the period tomorrow.
All STUDY SHEETS need to be turned in at the very beginning of the period, so they can be copied and distributed.
We can't wait to play them.