I want to first should out both of my math classes! They did an awesome job on the 1st Nine Weeks Math Benchmark. We are off to a great start. Even through all the tears and confusion, students still did their personal best and it all paid off. Keep reviewing those first nine weeks concepts as we will revisit them frequently to stay fresh! #SharpenTheSawI have updated the Math Newsletters page of this blog. If you would like to see what your child will be learning for each topic click on the links to learn more. This will also give parents an idea of the concepts taught in class and the essential vocabulary we use. (I know it's not videos but it is really helpful information!)
Continue studying multiplication facts for fluency. Students need to be able to fluently know the products without using other strategies (such as dots, fingers, skip counting). Daily practice is key!! Our final test of 10 questions in 1 minute will be 11's and 12's. We will soon change this to 20 facts in 1 minute. The following online programs can help with this:
Math Magician (0's-10's facts)
Math Magician (fact fluency- includes all math operations)
Math Trainer
Self Correcting Multiplication Tests
I also ran across this website: Tips and Tricks for Practicing Multiplication Facts at Home This can take tradition studying of facts using flash cards to a more entertaining fun games to play at home without a computer!
In science, we are working on food chains. We are doing a cool Biosphere Activity using Mystery Science! Ask your child about what they have learned so far about the food chain. Don't forget to review vocabulary words with your child (in science journals).
News Show: Team B (Please arrive at school prior to 7:45)
Nov.12-16 American Education Week
Nov. 14 Fall Picture Make Up
Nov. 15 Boots and Bows
Nov. 17 Girls on the Run 5K & Lego Club Competition
Nov. 21-25 Thanksgiving Holiday
Nov. 27 Magnet Fair
Nov. 30 Interims
Thank you parents for coming in for a conference. If you did not get a chance to meet with us and you would like to know more about the information we sent home with report cards, please email me and let me know. I know the scheduling was hectic but I want to make sure you are fully of aware of things you can do to help your child succeed.
This is the season of giving! Here are some community service projects happening here in our school that you can donate towards:
