There were some wonderful moments during today's Buddy Activity. The fourth graders helped the younger children read words and review some addition strategies with much patience and clear demonstration. Great job!
Here are some things to look forward to next week:
*Schools are closed on Monday in observance of Martin Luther King Day.
* When we return on Tuesday, we will have a visit to the Armory. Please make sure your child wears sneakers.
* We will also have our spelling test for the third set of spelling words on Tuesday.
* We will begin poetry reading in class. This unit will focus on reading poems with comprehension and interpretation. We will look at how poets use craft such as imagery and vivid language to create a message. In order to keep up our reading stamina, we will continue reading fantasy books at home.
* This week, we began our math unit on multiplication of 2-3 digit numbers. We will learn three strategies for multiplication: The Partial Products method, the Lattice Method and the standard method. The class will try out each strategy and each child will decide which method works consistently well for them. The class is already showing that they are quite adept at these strategies and many children have a choice of strategies depending on the question.
* The answer to last weeks poll question, "What is the decimal equivalent for 3/4?", is 0.75.
* Please continue to send in the 10-14 oz. jar for our butter churning activity. We aim to do this activity during the first week of February.
*Ms. Gamboi has also asked that permission slips and admission for the Prospect Park trip be sent in as soon as possible if you have not already done so.
Thank you for your attention. Have a warm weekend!
