Tuesday, December 9

Hi everyone!

Tonight's Homework:

• Math:  Workbook Lesson 11.3  (Students need to only choose 10 problems.  They may do more if they would like.)  They MUST use the area model to show for their work.  I know I don't say this very often, but please do not show them the algorithm yet.  Below is an example of the area model, and they have several in their notebooks.  

That's all the homework I'm assigning tonight.  They can work on Study Island or Compass Learning, as well as get an early start on their spelling.

Monday, December 8

Hi everyone!

Tonight's Homework:

• Spelling:  Unit 15 sentences
• Math: Workbook lesson 11-2  (Students only need to do the middle section, and they MUST show their work on the piece of paper in their workbooks.)

Some students have a second math page entitled, "Equal Groups".  This was their bell work this morning.  Most students finished, but the ones who did not have to finish this at home.

Thanks for everything!

Happy Friday!

Hi everyone!

Students were not given any homework for the week end.  However, there are a few students who have some late homework to finish up.  Also, I still need several progress reports back.  If you have yours at home and want to keep it, just jot me a note saying that you saw it.  I just need to know that you have seen your child's grades so far.

There were also a few students who didn't do so well on a multiplication quiz we took today.  I am giving them a chance to correct their mistakes over the week end.  They will retake the quiz for a better grade on Monday.  If this is your child, the quiz should be in their folder.

Finally:

COLOR WARS will be starting after break!!!  The school, including students and staff, have all been divided into color groups.  Room 3 is on the GREEN TEAM!!!!!!!   Dr. Nelson is also on the green team and has issued a challenge.  There will be a raffle for the members of the green team.  To get
your name in the raffle, 10 hours of Study Island and 10 hours of Compass Learning must be completed by December 19.  Let's go, Green!!!

Have a great week end!

Thursday, December 4

Hi everyone!

Tonight's Homework:

• Math: TP 10-1 (They were able to do most of this in class.)
• Study for Spelling and Grow

I want to brag on room 3 a little.  :-)  We took the math portion of our MAP test today, and the students did amazing!  I was so proud of them!  Nobody went down in their scores.  They worked hard and it paid off!  Good job, Room 3!

And thanks to all of you parents and guardians that help out so much.  You are definitely appreciated!

Have a great afternoon!

Wednesday, December 3

Good Afternoon!

Tonight's Homework:

• Spelling: Unit 14 workbook pages
• Math: Workbook Lesson 10-1 (Students must finish the whole page and show work on another sheet of paper.  If no work is shown, the assignment will be considered late.)

Please don't forget to send back your child's progress report if you haven't done so already.

Tomorrow is the Math portion of the MAP test.  However we will be taking it later, so we won't be so rushed in the morning.  I was pleased with the progress our students are making in reading and look forward to seeing the progress in math.  I will send home the final results with the second quarter report card.  You can compare these results to the goal setting sheet you received at conferences.  If you have any questions about your child's results, I would be more than happy to meet with you.

Thanks for everything and have a great afternoon!

Happy Tuesday!

Hi everyone!

Tonight's Homework

• Math:  Estimating worksheet 55 (students must show the estimating)
• Reading: 20-30 min on Compass Learning

I want to commend all the students for their hard work on the MAP test today.  I was very pleased with most of their progress.  Thursday will be the Math portion.

Also, if you haven't signed the progress report and sent it back to school, please do so as soon as possible.  I just want to make sure that everyone has seen their child's progress so far for the second quarter.  If you lost the sheet or want to keep it, just write a note in their agenda book that you saw the report.  Thanks!

Have a great evening!

Welcome Back!

Hi everyone!  I hope you had a blessed holiday spending time with family and friends.

Tonight's Homework:

• Spelling:  Unit 14 sentences
• Math: Text page 214 (sets A, B, and C only)  Students only have to do the even numbered problems, but if you would like them to do all, that's fine.  :-)

Very Important Information
Tomorrow, we take the winter benchmark test for MAP.  The reading portion begins at 8:00 AM.  Please try to have your child here on time.  Actually, as close to 7:45 would be the best.  Thanks!