Classroom News

It has been another busy week!  In math, we have been sharing strategies for solving addition story problems, such as counting on, using an open number line, and breaking numbers into parts.  Students are also encouraged to use Cuisenaire rods and base 10 blocks as we explore ways to effectively and accurately solve addition problems.

During literacy, we have been reading with partners and practicing a variety of decoding strategies.  Students have worked hard at being good "reading coaches" for their partners, making thoughtful suggestions about which strategies to use or giving "wait time".  On Thursday, we watched a short video about Christopher Columbus and read a Scholastic News article about the ship that explorers think might be the Santa Maria.

Important Dates:

We do not have school tomorrow, Friday October 10th (Teacher In-Service Day) and on
Monday October 13th  (Columbus Day). 

On Wednesday, October 15th, we will be walking to the Liebermann's frog pond for our ECO lesson.  Please return the permission slip on Tuesday.

Our first session with singer-songwriter, Jon Gailmor is on Tuesday!  Students will be participating in a special musical performance on Wednesday, October 22nd at 6:30 pm.

 Picture Retake Day is on October 22nd.

Parent/Teacher Conferences will be held on Monday, November 10th and Tuesday, November 11th: There will be a 12:30 dismissal for students on these days.  I am sending home a conference sign up sheet.  Please return the form on Tuesday, if possible, so I can send confirmation letters home by Friday.

The October Homework Packets are due back on Friday, October 31st.