Hello everyone!
In math we have been busy in my classroom. Last week in math we focused on multi-digit addition, and this week we are going to focus on multi-digit subtraction. Some students are still struggling with addition. I will be working with the struggling students in small groups this week. Overall the students in my classes have done great with Unit 2. We will be finishing up this unit on Friday. If your student is struggling with addition, I will be sending home some addition and subtraction fact triangles to practice with. Please practice these each night until your child has them memorized.
In social studies we learned all about the different types of privacy: behavior, observation, and information. The students answered these two questions to show proficiency: what is privacy? and why is privacy important? This allows students to understand why we have rights as well as understand that people have different opinions on when they want to be left alone. We also had conversations about when it is not okay to be private and keep secrets- when someone is in danger. Your child will be showing you his/her privacy papers at conferences next month.
This week in social studies, we are going to begin our new unit in which we learn all about the different social scientists.
Homework:
Monday, 9/26- Study Link 2.8
Tuesday, 9/27- Study Link 2.9 both sides
Wednesday, 9/28- Subtraction practice worksheet
Thursday, 9/30- Addition and Subtraction worksheet
Friday, 9/30- Study Link 2.10- This is a family letter that introduces our next unit.
Upcoming dates:
October 19- Our first field trip to a landfill
October - Conferences
October 27- Halloween Party
Have a great week!
Miss Grant
Monday, September 26, 2011
Monday, September 12, 2011
Weekly Update for September 12-15
Hello Everyone!
This week in math we will be learning about place value and how to organize data. I am adding links to my YouTube play lists. Feel free to watch some of the videos that we will be watching in class to make these lessons a little bit more fun.
In social studies this week, we are going to watch a short video about 9/11 and discuss things that have changed in our country. We are also going to talk about heroes and who we thin are heroes.
In science this week we are going to learn about volcanoes and create a model of a volcano. Fun, Fun, Fun!!! I am also adding a link to the Virtual Volcano that we used in class last week. The students liked this a lot.
Homework:
Monday: Study Link 2.2
Tuesday: Study Link 2.3
Wednesday: Study Link 2.4
Thursday: Study Link 2.5- Due Tuesday!
Important Dates:
We do not have school this Friday or Next Monday!!!
Friday, September 16- No School- Assessment Day
Monday, September 19- No School Teacher Work Day
I hope everyone has a great week!
Miss Grant
This week in math we will be learning about place value and how to organize data. I am adding links to my YouTube play lists. Feel free to watch some of the videos that we will be watching in class to make these lessons a little bit more fun.
In social studies this week, we are going to watch a short video about 9/11 and discuss things that have changed in our country. We are also going to talk about heroes and who we thin are heroes.
In science this week we are going to learn about volcanoes and create a model of a volcano. Fun, Fun, Fun!!! I am also adding a link to the Virtual Volcano that we used in class last week. The students liked this a lot.
Homework:
Monday: Study Link 2.2
Tuesday: Study Link 2.3
Wednesday: Study Link 2.4
Thursday: Study Link 2.5- Due Tuesday!
Important Dates:
We do not have school this Friday or Next Monday!!!
Friday, September 16- No School- Assessment Day
Monday, September 19- No School Teacher Work Day
I hope everyone has a great week!
Miss Grant
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Weekly Update September 6-9
Hello! I hope everyone had a great three day weekend!
Math:
This week in math we are beginning our second unit, Unit 2- Using Numbers and Organizing Data. In this unit, we will be learning about equivalent numbers, different addition and subtraction methods, and how to collect, organize, display, and analyze data. We are also going to start working on math facts in our classroom. This week we will begin by taking our pre assessment. On Wednesday, we will be learning about the games we will play in unit 2, and on Thursday and Friday, we will be learning about equivalent names for numbers.
Science:
This week in science we are going to continue to learn about how the earth changes. Specifically this week we are going to learn how rocks change our planet.
New this week!!! Your child will be bringing home their assessment folder. This folder contains your child's Recognizing Student Achievement (RSA) scores (these are the things I grade them for each day) and their unit assessments. Each unit, we take a pre test and a post test. Please look this over, discuss the contents with your child, sign the paper titled Unit 1 Assessment Data Sheet, and return it to school the following day.
Homework:
Tuesday- 9/6- No homework
Wednesday- 9/7- Study Link 1.9- Family Letter
Thursday- 9/8- Study Link 2.1
Friday- 9/9- Have a great weekend!
There is not much homework this week because we are starting a new unit. If you feel that your child needs more to do, please feel free to work on addition and subtraction facts.
Have a great week!
Miss Grant
Math:
This week in math we are beginning our second unit, Unit 2- Using Numbers and Organizing Data. In this unit, we will be learning about equivalent numbers, different addition and subtraction methods, and how to collect, organize, display, and analyze data. We are also going to start working on math facts in our classroom. This week we will begin by taking our pre assessment. On Wednesday, we will be learning about the games we will play in unit 2, and on Thursday and Friday, we will be learning about equivalent names for numbers.
Science:
This week in science we are going to continue to learn about how the earth changes. Specifically this week we are going to learn how rocks change our planet.
New this week!!! Your child will be bringing home their assessment folder. This folder contains your child's Recognizing Student Achievement (RSA) scores (these are the things I grade them for each day) and their unit assessments. Each unit, we take a pre test and a post test. Please look this over, discuss the contents with your child, sign the paper titled Unit 1 Assessment Data Sheet, and return it to school the following day.
Homework:
Tuesday- 9/6- No homework
Wednesday- 9/7- Study Link 1.9- Family Letter
Thursday- 9/8- Study Link 2.1
Friday- 9/9- Have a great weekend!
There is not much homework this week because we are starting a new unit. If you feel that your child needs more to do, please feel free to work on addition and subtraction facts.
Have a great week!
Miss Grant
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