Mr. Aleman's Monday Mail
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Week of October 6, 2014
Quote of the Week
"The difference between greatness and mediocrity is often how an individual views a mistake." - Nelson Boswell
Math
As we continue to press on through multiplication, our focus this week is on multiplying 2-DIGIT BY 2-DIGIT NUMBERS. We will use a strategy called the WINDOW and will work towards the STANDARD ALGORITHM. Please look through your child's journal for examples. This concept is really difficult without practice. This week, we are working on our 5s.
Science
This week we are learning how to measure an object's MASS. We will be using scientific tools, like a PAN BALANCE and a TRIPLE BEAM BALANCE to measure in MILLIGRAMS, GRAMS and KILOGRAMS. We will also discuss the difference between MASS and WEIGHT. Mass is the makeup of an object, and it never changes. Weight can change based on how much mass is within an object. It is the measure of gravity pulling down on the object.
Announcements
- Homework for the week is pages 143-144 in the MOTIVATION MATH workbook.
- MULTIPLICATION HOMEWORK is coming home this week. Please make sure your child is studying their facts each and every night. This week we are studying our FIVES.
- Don't forget about about SECOND TUESDAY TOMORROW. Please RSVP at the link so I know you're coming. Please RSVP even if you're not coming so I know you followed the link. There have only been eleven parents who have said they're coming. :(
Event Information
Second Tuesday Math Night
Save the date for our first Parent Math Night. We will be discussing STAAR layout, multiplication strategies, and answering any questions you might have. RSVP at this link.
Please note: This is a time for you and your child to work together on 4th grade math. If possible, please bring only your 4th grader so that you both can focus on the material.
When?
Tuesday, Oct 7, 2014, 05:30 PM
Where?
County Line Elementary, West County Line Road, New Braunfels, TX, United States
Mr. Kimo Aleman
4th Grade Math & Science
My conference period is 11:40a - 12:25p.
Email: jaleman@nbisd.org
Location: 1200 W County Line Rd, New Braunfels, TX, United States
Phone: 830-627-6622
Twitter: @CLE_310