We've finally gotten our Go Math workbooks! The new workbooks reflect the changes in the Core Curriculum. One major difference is the expectation that children learn math vocabulary (which wasn't a strong emphasis in the Everyday Math program). Our students will need some time to adjust and I thank you for helping your child.
Here's something to keep in mind for next week:
- Your child will turn in the green reading response sheet s/he has been working on this week. Some students have asked if they can add more pages if they run out of room. One sheet more should be enough, anymore can run the risk of a child not fully thinking about what is most important in the summary. You can support your child by encouraging good capitalization practices and avoiding run on sentences as well as listening to the response to hear if it makes sense.
- Extended Day classes begin on Tuesday. If your child has received an invitation to come for extra instruction, please have your child come to school by 8 am. Breakfast will be served earlier is you would like for your child to participate in that.
- Please check your child's homework folder this weekend. There will be a brief comment on this week's sheet with my initial observations of your child's behavior during these first two weeks.
- Scholastic Book orders can be placed online. If you use the Guided Reading link on this blog, you can access the Scholastic website. Our class code is HHRTL. I have received some book orders and will enter them on Sunday. If you are interested in ordering please do so through the website before then.
Have a great weekend!
