Mrs. Hicks’ Classroom News Jan. 30, 2017 Mrs. Hicks’ Classroom News Terrific Kids:   2/3 Taylor 2/10 Jameson Diversity Week is this week! Monday: Crazy Socks Tuesday: Jersey Day Wednesday: Rockstar Day Thursday: GV Spirit Friday: Heritage Day STEM Camp – Mrs. McCormick and I will be hosting STEM Camp on Feb. 16 & 23. We’ll be focusing on Valentine Science, and all NEW science experiments for participants! Space is limited, register today! Math: We are finishing fractions this week. Vocabulary for this unit: Fraction denominator benchmark fraction simplest form numerator equivalent fraction mixed number Homework this week: Monday: 10-6 Improper Fractions Tuesday: 10-7 Comparing Fractions Wednesday: 10-8 Ordering Fractions Thursday: Fraction Review/Pizza Box Friday: Post-Test Fractions Science: We will finish up Earth Science this week! Be on the lookout for the test study guide! ESS2.A: Earth Materials & Systems: Rainfall helps to shape the land and affects the types of living things found in a region. Water, ice, wind, living organisms, and gravity break rocks, soils, and sediments into smaller particles and move them around Grove Valley Auction – Feb 10th The auction is quickly approaching and our class is putting together a "Rise and Shine" basket to help raise money for our amazing school! Every donation will help to make our basket great. If you would rather send money, please label it "auction basket" and we will collect it from Mrs. Hicks. Thank you for all your support in helping make this the best auction yet!  Creek Classic - We are very excited to announce the 21st Annual Creek Classic Race, which is scheduled for March 4, 2017. Creek Classic attracts runners from all over the state and continues to grow each year.  Creek Classic is an annual event that is a district wide fundraiser for Deer Creek Schools.  Also, as our district continues to grow, so does the need for educational items to help our schools, students and teachers. Please visit http://deercreekclassic.com for registration!