September 9, 2011

**Joyner Open House had been moved to Thursday, September 15th**

Homework:
L.A.: 1. Vocabulary Contract due tomorrow (Word Maps & 2 Chosen Activities)
         2. First vocabulary test of the school year tomorrow, 9/10/11
         3. Read for 30 minutes & complete 1 reading log activity

Leaning Tower of Pasta Challenge

Goals: Team building, planning, organizing, problem solving, time management, creativity, and lateral thinking

Time: 20 minutes

The Rules:

1. You may use only the pasta and mashmallows issued. Each team must construct a tower of their own

 design.
2.  All team members be activiely involved.
3. The winning tower will be the tallest free standing stucture.