Panther Peek @ the Week- Parent ed.
Week of 03/20/2017
Calendar
This Week
Monday- Welcome Back!
Friday- Earth Hour
Intermediate Trip to Ottawa
UPCOMING EVENTS
04/05-Grad Photos and Sibling Photos
04/06- Immunizations
04/07- PRIDE Assembly
04/12- HOZA! Presentation
04/14- Good Friday Holiday
04/17- Easter Monday Holiday
Proceeding with Purpose
Communicating with Children Using Math Language
Talking About Math:
Talking about mathematics with your child – whatever his or her age – helps strengthen his or her mathematical reasoning and understanding. Some ways to keep the talk engaged and focused while you support your child include:
- Revoice - Repeat what you heard your child say, then ask for clarification (e.g., “So you are saying it’s an odd number?”).
- Repeat/Restate – Ask your child to restate your reasoning (e.g., “Can you repeat what I said in your own words?”).
- Reason – Ask your child to apply his or her own reasoning to someone else’s reasoning (e.g., “Do you agree or disagree? Tell me why.”).
- Adding On – Prompt your child to participate further (e.g., “What more would you add to that?”).
- Think Time – Wait several seconds (try five) to give your child time to think (e.g., “Take some time to think.”). You may be surprised by how hard it is to stay silent in that time!
Math Mashup Weekly Challenge
Math Mashup Weekly Challenge
Each week a math challenge will be posted for students to try. The challenge will be posted on Twitter and on the Problem Solving bulletin board. Students should submit their solution to Mrs. Croth by the end of the school day on Thursday. The correct solution will be announced on Friday's announcements and posted on the bulletin board.
Remember~ math is fun, and we all love a challenge! (This week's challenge is below)
Proceeding with Purpose- Athletics and the Arts
Basketball Season is here!
Congratulations to both our Intermediate Boys and Girls Basketball teams for a wonderful season. Both teams played hard, demonstrated excellent sportsmanship and made us proud. Way to go Panthers!
Junior Boys and Girls basketball season will start after the break.