This week we added some new math centers that take advantage of our growing numeracy skills. We are working with addition and subtraction together, playing a counting on game called “High Roller”, and using rules to solve function boxes. More information is in our newsletter.
This week’s Home Link reinforces our work with identifying the names and values of coins. So, get out your piggy banks and have some fun! See you on Monday!
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One of our new centers this week involves our students using their addition and subtraction skills to solve function charts. We started with using manipulatives, then to using our fingers, and now a lot of kids are fluent enough to do these number manipulations in their heads. Here is a great video of one of our students doing some great math:
During writer’s workshop we have been placing a large emphasis on writing multiple sentences. We have even scaled back the size and time we spend on illustrating our work. But, then this comes along:
Plants VS Zombies Art! Plants VS Zombies is a strategy game that some of our children have begun to master. Take a look at it here, it is a very cute and cartoon-y game. This piece of art was very impressive if you have ever played the video game. Great job, Jahjen!!
Just shooting out a gentle reminder to send in your parent permission slips and fees for our field trip on May 31. If you need more forms email me. Have a great day!
This is a big one! First of all, we are having a field trip on May 31. Parent permission forms and lunch choice forms went home with your child today. Please be sure to go through your child’s take home folder, fill out both forms, and send them back as soon as possible. We are hoping to have them back by Monday. If you would like to chaperone, please indicate so on on the lunch choice form. There is an area for you to check a box for this choice.
Our newsletter is attached to this post and is in your child’s take home folder. Also, the home link asks you to create story problems with your child where the answer is five. I’ll let the sheet explain the rest of the details to you.
Lastly, here is a short video of us singing with our guest artist, Stewart Stotts.
Have a great weekend! See you on Monday!
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A field trip is in the works. We are looking into having this trip on the last day of the month. I am not going to say where we are planning on going, but I will give you a hint.
Have a great night!
Today, when I got back into the room after working on some number structuring with students, I noticed the art area was packed! There were a lot of kids participating here who usually choose other activities. So, I checked it out and saw a crop of new cool artists sharing their skills. Below is Jahjen’s ninja:
Progress reports have been sent home. Please keep this copy for yourself. If you have any questions about anything, just email me. Have a great weekend and check out the home link and newsletter downloads below. Also, I have a copy of our new school song for you to listen to. We are learning it as a class, so feel free to play it for your child. 
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Today we were able to dress up like our favorite book, tv, movie, game, or comic character. To my way right we have Rapunzel then Iron Man. To my left we have Ariel (with legs) and the Poke Mon guy.
Today was dress up day at school, and my what a turn out we had. I apologize for not getting any pictures. We were super busy all day, and I frankly just did not get around to it. We had girls in dresses, boys in sports coats, and a teacher in a tie. Fun days!
Tomorrow is “Dress up as your favorite movie, book, or comic character day”. Can’t wait to see what is in store for us tomorrow!