Tomball ISD Mathematics
Grades K - 2 Making Math Happen
April Showers bring....out the best in people?
I traded in my car a couple of months ago. The salesman I connected with talked to me about the amazing outpouring he saw from teachers during the floods last year. His eyes welled up a little as we talked about the way teachers care for their students, families, and communities. My point is, even at times you think your efforts are not recognized...people see. I know very well the sacrifices and care that has to be given for our young students at times. Thank you. Thank you for all you do.
April Fool's Day
Tomball ISD
Time to bloom!
In the NEWS...
Guided Math/Math Workshop
Great News! There are several teachers who are willing to let some observers go into their rooms for a look at the implementation they have. Please let me know if you are interested in peeking in. I may have a few videos together by the end of the month for your viewing as well.
This is the first year in our new curriculum! Yea! This year we have used the data from our assessments to drive our instruction! I feel that we have enhanced our documents and assesments through your feedback this school year.
Our job in 1st and 2nd grades is to prepare students for testing experiences in upper elementary. I feel that we are doing a great job in that sense. Thank you, to all who gave feedback to improve our assessments. This year especially, I found it very trying to include rigorous problems that did not trick our young students. Please remember that students should always have the benefit of the doubt. Sometimes a conversation about a question is needed to realize the true level of understanding your students have. Last, please continue to share your observations and concerns about any items in the curriculum documents so that we can continue on our journey toward excellence.
Curriculum Revisions
During the month of May, my Director, David Surdovel, will provide subs for a couple of teachers to help with revisions of our 1st and 2nd grade curriculum documents. Your feedback is important. Please let me know if your team has some suggestions on how to improve the documents.
Kinder
First Grade
Second Grade
Dates for your Calendar
April 1, April Fool's Day
April 3, Lemonade Wars begin!
April 8, Tomball Bunny Run
April 9, Palm Sunday
April 10, Passover (8 days)
April 14, Good Friday
April 15, Income Taxes Due
April 16, Easter Sunday
April 22, Earth Day
May 2, National Teacher Day
Comming soon...
Math & Science CBA's
The week of May 15th- (Insider tip! -most questions will come from unit tests we have given through out the year.)
Ann Marie Butts
Email: annbutts@tomballisd.net
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Location: 1302 Keefer Road, Tomball, TX, United States
Phone: 281-357-3052
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