Both groups have a math test on Tuesday.
The decimals test with be on addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with decimals. It will also include repeating and terminating decimals, converting fractions to decimals, and percentage.
The other group will be tested on addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. After Tuesday this group will begin to work on decimals.
All students need a novel to read starting Monday. We will have a book report due at the end of February.
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Thursday, January 8, 2015
homework
- A swimming note was sent home today. It must be signed by a parent and returned tomorrow.
- Hot lunch tomorrow - soup and a bun for $5. Proceeds to Hope for Malawai.
- Christmas garlands - start to bring tomorrow if you have some to donate.
January Update
Hello parents and guardians,
This is just a quick update on what we will be doing in January and I will send home more details as they develop.
Math: We have started working in new math groups. To keep it manageable we have two math groups, but within those two groups we have varied ability. This week one group started on a unit on decimals and the other group started a review of the place value system. The goal will be to develop a solid understanding of whole numbers, place value of whole numbers, and adding and subtracting whole numbers with regrouping before we move into decimals. At this point, we are developing routines and expectations for how to work in our classroom with different levels of instruction. Pacing, instruction, and support are all being figured out, but we hope that by next week we are able to achieve a good work flow. I will try to be in contact with parents if I think your child needs extra support at home on specific concepts. Don't forget to support with Mathletics at home when possible. We also spent some time learning multiplication facts before Christmas. Please continue to support that learning at home, or in the car on the way to activities, by quizzing and drilling your child on facts up to 10.
Inquiry: Last Friday I learned that we received another ArtsSmarts grant. I will write a more detailed newsletter about the project and what we will be learning and doing. This project will have an environmental theme and will result in a musical/dance play some time in March. Tomorrow Mrs. Reschny and I have a morning meeting with the artists to continue to develop the project. One thing that I know we will need is old Christmas garlands. If you have some that you wouldn't mind donating, that would certainly help us out. We will use the garlands to fashion hats for the play - so if you donate them, just know that you won't get them back.
Language Arts: Much of our Language Arts will be integrated with our inquiry project, which is usual. We have limited support in our classroom and I shuffled our support from guided reading to math. I felt that it was important to make sure that we had proper support during math, but it came at a cost to our guided reading support. Our reading scores have come up considerably, but I know some students could still benefit from support for reading. As parents you can help - it is really important for your children to continue to read daily. I know schedules are busy, but try to encourage that your child(ren) read every night even if it's just for a little while before bed.
SWIMMING
In November our class earned a reward. We decided to go swimming, but the pool was closed for renovations or repairs. This Friday, January 9th, our class will go swimming at Lawson Heights Civic Centre. (YES - that is tomorrow!) Students will need 50 cents for a locker token, a bathing suit, towel, and really warm winter clothing. We will walk to the pool after band and then walk back around 3:15. It has been very cold, so please make sure that your child has a hat, mittens, and a scarf to protect their faces.
This is just a quick update on what we will be doing in January and I will send home more details as they develop.
Math: We have started working in new math groups. To keep it manageable we have two math groups, but within those two groups we have varied ability. This week one group started on a unit on decimals and the other group started a review of the place value system. The goal will be to develop a solid understanding of whole numbers, place value of whole numbers, and adding and subtracting whole numbers with regrouping before we move into decimals. At this point, we are developing routines and expectations for how to work in our classroom with different levels of instruction. Pacing, instruction, and support are all being figured out, but we hope that by next week we are able to achieve a good work flow. I will try to be in contact with parents if I think your child needs extra support at home on specific concepts. Don't forget to support with Mathletics at home when possible. We also spent some time learning multiplication facts before Christmas. Please continue to support that learning at home, or in the car on the way to activities, by quizzing and drilling your child on facts up to 10.
Inquiry: Last Friday I learned that we received another ArtsSmarts grant. I will write a more detailed newsletter about the project and what we will be learning and doing. This project will have an environmental theme and will result in a musical/dance play some time in March. Tomorrow Mrs. Reschny and I have a morning meeting with the artists to continue to develop the project. One thing that I know we will need is old Christmas garlands. If you have some that you wouldn't mind donating, that would certainly help us out. We will use the garlands to fashion hats for the play - so if you donate them, just know that you won't get them back.
Language Arts: Much of our Language Arts will be integrated with our inquiry project, which is usual. We have limited support in our classroom and I shuffled our support from guided reading to math. I felt that it was important to make sure that we had proper support during math, but it came at a cost to our guided reading support. Our reading scores have come up considerably, but I know some students could still benefit from support for reading. As parents you can help - it is really important for your children to continue to read daily. I know schedules are busy, but try to encourage that your child(ren) read every night even if it's just for a little while before bed.
SWIMMING
In November our class earned a reward. We decided to go swimming, but the pool was closed for renovations or repairs. This Friday, January 9th, our class will go swimming at Lawson Heights Civic Centre. (YES - that is tomorrow!) Students will need 50 cents for a locker token, a bathing suit, towel, and really warm winter clothing. We will walk to the pool after band and then walk back around 3:15. It has been very cold, so please make sure that your child has a hat, mittens, and a scarf to protect their faces.
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