LaRusso / Casarella Newsletter
Week of Nov. 12-16
Math
Area Model for 2 digit by 2 digit problems
Area model and Partial Products (Distributive Property)
Standard Algorithm (Turtle head)
Upcoming this week in Math
Reading
In reading we have finished Becoming Naomi Leon. We have now started a new unit on Animal Defense Mechanisms. The students are learning about different animals, the defenses that they use to survive, and the important vocabulary that is linked to this unit.
Homework… We have started homework similar to the math homework. The students are given their homework on Friday and it will be due the next Friday. They can turn it in on Wednesday’s for a check before it is due for a grade on Friday. This is a spiraling homework that goes back through standards for the students. This will help to remind the students throughout the year about items they have previously learned about.
Tutoring Available
Please join us for free tutoring/homework help at the Selma Burke Center every Tuesday and Thursday night from 6:30-7:30-with our own EMIS teachers volunteering as tutors!
Tutors are also available at the MeadowLark Community Center on Tuesday/Thursday from 3:45-4:30pm. Please join us!
Thanksgiving Food Drive
LaRusso's Class: Boxes of Mac and Cheese or $5.00/$10.00 grocery gift card
Casarella's Class: Cornbread mix/biscuit mix packets/boxes or $5.00/ $10.00 grocery store gift card
Parent Survey
Please take a moment to complete the following survey about your experience at EMIS. This survey will help us guide decisions to improve our school:
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Dates and Important Information
Wednesday: Nov. 14 1st Quarter Report Cards go home!
Tuesday: Nov. 20 Early Release
Nov. 21-23 Thanksgiving Break