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September 26-30, 2016
This Week at a Glance
Lion Wear will be available for pick up in front of the school office, after school from 1:40 pm to 3:20 pm on both Tuesday, September 27th and Wednesday, September 28th. Parents or Students may pick up the orders.
Monday -
Tuesday - Art
Wednesday -
Thursday-Star Deputy, Music
Friday-Collaboration Day/Spirit Rally/Early Dismissal
**I will be listing homework on the website under homework assignments until I can share the students assignment calendars.
Upcoming Events for you Calendar:
10/6 Dine Out: New Moon
10/7 2-5 pm Pumpkin Patch
10/11 Magic Show Assemblies
10/14 Reflections Deadline
10/15 Campus Clean Up Day
10/17-21 Haunt Spirit Week
10/20 Great Shakeout
10/21 8:30 AM LCHS Marching Band
10/22 10-4 Halloween Haunt
Thursday Folders
Patito Homeroom
Math Test Chapter 1
Progress Report
Fungo Homeroom
Math Test Chapter 1
Math Test Chapter 2
Progress Report
Math
We are continuing to work on division and multiplcation of fractions and decimals. Students will be focusing on working to make sense of word problems this week. Sometimes this proves to be a struggle for them, but once they are able to make sense of what is happening in a problem, they are better able to solve any problem and transfer their skills to new information.
Science
STAR Program Welcomes Deputy Jake!
Homework Information and Overview
Each night students have three tiers of homework to choose from. They may choose to complete the assignment for ONE of the following tiers (they may choose to do more, however, I cannot give them extra credit for doing so as it is not equitable for students who may be struggling on a certain topic, however, other extra credit assignments are available to everyone throughout the year).
The tiers are (and this is what is listed everyday on google classroom, however the assignments next to the descriptions change)
Choose ONE of the following options:
1. Feeling good about the concepts covered and want more practice with them to ensure mastery. (choose Option One - Link to the online textbook pages 37 1-27 Odd Only)
2. I have the concepts mastered and want a challenge where I apply the information I learned today to new activities (Choose Option 2 and complete page 6 )
3. I feel like a review of the material we covered today would ensure my mastery of the concepts we learned today. (Choose Option Three - Complete All)
I encourage students to choose the assignment that feels right for them, and work with them daily to remove the stigma of doing the enrichment activities or not. I believe that removing this stigma is healthy for all students in that it allows students who have struggled, to apply themselves in spite of struggling and feel empowered to do so. I also think it allows the students who may have not struggled in mathematics to seek help and assistance if they do hit a point where they find a concept difficult.
However, this is a process for all students, but want you to be aware, that if your student is struggling with the math homework to inquire about which assignment they have chosen and encourage them to choose another, more appropriate one, or if you notice they are breezing through the homework, to encourage them to choose a more challenging assignment.
And again, I am always happy to differentiate according to your students needs, and encourage them to communicate with me consistently.