Mrs. Cole's Column
Monday, December 14, 2015
We won the Golden Tray Award...again!
THANK YOU!
We are also seeking a few extra hands to help on Thursday. If interested, please use the link to sign up for a volunteer spot.
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/20F0F48AEAB28A5FA7-gingerbread
What's happening this week in Room 512!
Math-
We will continue our unit on fractions.
- Equivalent fractions
- Comparing fractions with same denominator
- Comparing fractions with same numerator
- Fractions on a number line
Please encourage studying math facts (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) at home. If you are unsure what facts your child should be studying, please email me. I can also print out flashcards to study at home. We will be testing this Thursday, December 17.
Writing-
We are working on our gingerbread unit. Students will be reading different gingerbread stories to be inspired to write their own variation on the classic story. We will also write Christmas stories this week.
Reading-
We are reviewing skills this week with different benchmark tests.
SRI & SMI testing
Reminders
Math and Reading homework is due Thursday, December 17. The gingerbread buying page MUST be turned in by Thursday for your child to complete a gingerbread house!
Please encourage studying math facts and reading books for at least 30 minutes per night.
Math Fact Mastery time test - Thursday, December 17
Websites to use at home
Riddle of the Week
The first person to give the answer to Mrs. Cole will receive some $!