Mr. Downin's Monthly Newsletter
Bernardo School, Room 36
October Newsletter
I'm looking forward to seeing everyone at Parent-Teacher Conferences next week. Our Monday folders were especially full this Monday so I didn't send the confirmation letters home, didn't want them to get lost in the shuffle! All confirmation letters will come home on Tuesday in the homework folders. I did my best to accommodate everyone's 1st requested time. If your assigned time won't work, please email me and we can figure out something that works.
Library Day
Accelerated Reader
Picture Day, Wednesday October 7th
Art!
If you'd like to help out on Fridays, please contact either Mrs. Bohan (greerdirect@gmail.com) or myself. Let us know when you'd like to come in and help out, or if you have an idea for a project. Special thanks to all the parents who have come in already to give us a hand, I appreciate your help!!
Upcoming field trip
We are going to see a theater production of Into The Woods Jr. on Friday, November 6th at the Maxine Theater in Valley Center.
Friday, Nov 6, 2015, 09:00 PM
Maxine Theater, Cole Grade Road, Valley Center, CA, United States
Upcoming School Events
10/7 - Picture Day
10/8 - First timed 1/2 mile run at PE (voluntary participation)
10/14 - 10/16 - Parent Conferences
11/6 - "Into the Woods" Theater Field Trip
11/20 - 1st trimester awards ceremony in the MPR @ 12:40
12/18 - Kumeyaay Indian Field trip to Poway
MATH!
Here are the essential questions from unit two:
What are some strategies to make a reasonable estimate?
How is time measured?
How is weight or mass measured?
What are some efficient methods to add and subtract?
What are some models to represent addition and subtraction?
We will also continue with our times tables test each Friday. All students know what number they are studying and have a set of flashcards to help study at home.
Ear Buds
If you don't have a set that can stay at school, students can buy them from me. Mrs. Grauer told me they're available at the dollar store for a buck, so I can collect the money and buy them if parents can send a dollar.
Apps!
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sudoku/id366247306?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/telling-time-free/id473879314?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/telling-time-quiz-fun-game/id615182588?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/heads-up!/id623592465?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spell-mania-word-spelling/id723644263?mt=8