Pirate Points from Mrs. Lee's Class
Week of October 9, 2013
Conferences
I would love to meet with each of you to discuss your child's progress during this first nine weeks. A conference sheet will come home in your child's folder tomorrow. Please mark 3 choices for dates/times that you can meet and return the sheet by Wednesday, 10/16. If none of the dates/times work for you, please write in some dates/times that fit your schedule. Or if you don't have transportation and would rather a Home Visit, please let me know. I look forward to meeting with you!
Lunches and Snack
Our lunch time is 11:30 so I allow kids to eat a small snack in the mornings while reading. Please make sure your child only brings one snack. Also, if your child is eating in the cafeteria, there is no need to send extra food. There are very few kids that actually eat everything that is packed for lunch or that they get from the cafeteria.
Math Strategies
Over the past two weeks, we have worked on using strategies to solve addition and subtraction problems. Here are the strategies that we have/will focus on:
Addition Strategies: +0, +1, counting on, turn around facts, double facts
Subtraction Strategies: -0, -1, -all, counting back, using a number line
Addition Strategies: +0, +1, counting on, turn around facts, double facts
Subtraction Strategies: -0, -1, -all, counting back, using a number line
What We Are Learning
- Reading Workshop- Decoding strategies for unknown words (I will go over these with you at our conferences)
- Writing Workshop- Focusing on a topic, accepting suggestions from peers to add details and strengthen writing
- Math Workshop- Continue practicing addition and subtraction strategies
- Science- Carry out simple investigations
Exploring motion on the playground
Ways things move
Location of objects
Mark Your Calendars
MAPS testing dates- September 26, October 1, 8, and 15
Friday, October 11th- Walk to School Day
October 15th- Chickfila Spirit Night (Cherry Road location)
November 5th- Picture Day