Families, today's class work included:

Math: Introduction to algebra and variables

Reading: Discussed plot, setting and characters for our read aloud and chapter books

Power: Analyzed healthy decision making and identified ways to deal with risky situations/peer pressure

Tomorrow we will finish our flash drafts about chocolate milk in the cafeteria.  Students are using professional articles to gather evidence that supports their opinion.  I have linked the articles below in case students (or parents) want to view them tonight!  Let me know if you have any questions.

Chocolate Milk links:
1. Flavored Milk: Tasty Nutrition
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mo3qsx05974

2. Sugar Overload
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQ4wGDl56Zg

3. The Many Benefits of Chocolate Milk
http://www.trumoo.com/nutrition/benefits/

4. Schools May Ban Milk Over Added Sugar
http://www.usatoday.com/money/industries/food/2011-05-09-chocolatemilk-
bans_n.htm

5. Flavored Milk Advertorial
http://www.smarturl.it/dairy-advertorial