Monday, November 18, 2019

Good day, folks!  We had another busy day - I am working them hard, but hope they're having fun!

Here's a look at our day:



Before choosing our seating for the week, we read and briefly discussed a story about Anne Frank.

Next, the students were introduced to more Greek and Latin Root words; they worked on their package for a bit.  It is due Wednesday, with a little class time to work on it tomorrow.
The spelling list is below; quiz Friday.

After recess, we did another drill, this time is was subtracting random numbers from 10.  While checking our answers as a class, the students are practicing using their math vocabulary.  Some are getting quite creative as to how to say "10 - 7 = 3", using "difference", "equation", "take away", "subtract" and "minus". 

During math, students also created a number pocket and cut out digits for making numbers.  We practiced some subtraction and addition problems, making the number in their number pockets.

In the afternoon, all of the intermediate students went to an Assembly.  The focus for this week is Respect: active listening.  Mme. Tedesco focused on this during the assembly.  Students of mixed grade levels worked together on an activity.  The teachers used this 45 minutes to collaborate and discuss curriculum areas to address in their classrooms.

Following the assembly, we continued drawing the Water Cycle (from Friday).  Here are couple of student samples:

 

THIS LETTER WENT HOME TODAY!  SEEKING MORE HELPERS, PLEASE!

Dear Parents,                                                                                              November 18, 2019

Thank you to those of you who responded to the first letter requesting volunteers - sent home November 4^th.  We have two volunteers but need more, please!

We have three upcoming outings for which I need parent helpers, please and thank you.  The dates and outings are as described below.  Please let me know as soon as possible if you are able to help out with any of these.

Thursday, November 21 – [12:50-2:15] - Winter Farmers’ Market – (Three parents required.) (Two more parents required.)   We will go on the bus.

Friday, November 22 – [10:20-12:00] - Walk to Mount Cartier Court to participate in their music hour.  (One parent required.)

Tuesday, November 26 – [9:00 – 11:15] – Southside and Community Connections tours (Two parents required.) .  (One more parent required.)     We will go on the bus.

Just “star” the one(s) you’re able to help with and include your name on the line below.  Thank you very much in advance!