Mrs. Hawker's Classroom Newsletter
September 19th, 2014
MAP Testing
MAP Testing
On Tuesday and Thursday morning students will participate in the math MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) test. This computerized test is required of all 2nd-4th grade students in the Howard Suamico School District. You can help your child prepare by emphasizing the importance of trying your best, not rushing, and using good test-taking strategies, such as making your best guess. Also, please make sure your child gets a good night's sleep , and eats a healthy breakfast in the morning. :)
Birthday Treats
Birthdays are a special time, and many children like to celebrate by bringing a treat to share. If your child would like to bring a treat for his or her birthday, please consider the following:
There are 25 students in our class.
Please provide napkins (especially for cupcakes!), and any necessary utensils.
Please consider healthy alternatives to cupcakes. :)
Non-edible treats are also a fun alternative (pencils, stickers, etc.).
Highlights
Reading
Writing
We have been working on HOOKS to attract our audience when we're writing.
Our first writing piece is a personal narrative. This piece is a great first piece to write because it's based on a real experience that your child is excited about. Writing about what we KNOW is one of the most important aspects of becoming a more confident writer.
Math
Students switch for math classes. They are placed into a classroom based on their MAP test scores from 3rd grade (Spring Assessment) These groups are flexible and students can/will shift as necessary. This has proved to be successful for us and test scores have dramatically improved since we have started this structure!
UNIT 1: Place Value - We've been working on rounding/estimating/adding and subtracting large numbers.
Sara Hawker
Email: sarahawk@hssd.k12.wi.us
Website: www.mrshawker4.weebly.com
Phone: 920-662-7915