Richland Reflections
This Week at Richland Elementary School 9/30/16
Leader in Me
In October, our Leader in Me healthy habit is Begin With the End in Mind. An assembly hosted by 4th grade and more buddy class activities are planned.
Safety Patrol Leaders
Please welcome our first group of Safety Patrol Leaders!
Trimesters
Car Rider Procedures
Eureka Math
Welcome to Eureka Math!
As a parent, you’ve probably noticed that the Eureka Math curriculum is taught using different methods than the ones you were taught in school. Eureka was built around the core principle that students need to know more than just what works when solving a problem—they need to understand why it works. The curriculum goes beyond facts and formulas, teaching students to think about math conceptually. This helps students become not merely literate, but fluent in mathematics.
How it Works:
Eureka Math is designed to give students a deeper understanding of mathematics. One way this is accomplished is by following a logical progression from concrete to pictorial to abstract. To start, students learn mathematical concepts using actual objects or situations. From there, they transition into using pictures or models, such as tape diagrams, ten frames, and number bonds. Once they “see” what’s happening, they use symbols and standard algorithms because they now understand what makes those processes work. The Eureka curriculum is presented as a cohesive story that flows logically from grades PK–12. This approach helps students build on what they’ve learned year after year, ensuring that they’re prepared for the challenges of today and tomorrow.
Taken from www.greatminds.org
Resources for Parents: Eureka math offers many resources for parents. Please reach out to your child’s teacher if you would like a copy of any of the following resources.
Parent Tip Sheet- these are available with each Module and give parents an overview of the unit.
Parent Newsletters- are available in each module for each new topic. They provide an overview of the topic, vocabulary words, objectives by topic and some example problems.
Homework Helpers- contains the answer keys to all your grade level’s homework pages.
Great Minds website- parents have access to http://greatminds.net/support/parents where you can watch videos, access the module parent tip sheets, view grade level roadmaps, and see FAQs.
Volunteer Clearances
Clearances are needed for any classroom volunteering including parties.
Once they are updated, they are valid for 5 years.
Race for Education
Thank you for your support in this school fundraiser!
PTO Needs You!
Our next meeting is Monday, October 17 at 4:00. All are welcome!
Richland Elementary School
Website: http://www.qcsd.org/Page/4054
Location: 500 Fairview Avenue, Quakertown, PA, United States
Phone: 215 529-2450