Boy, did we have a great day for our field trip! The weather was absolutely beautiful and the kids were very well-behaved. We always seem to have a few wanderers (don't quite pay attention to where they are going) but with 2 adults in each group, it was manageable. I think everyone had a good time and learned something new. I know I did. They were tired by the end. Some of the students' observations will be added on Monday.
If your child has not brought a show box to school yet please send one soon. If you need one, let us know.
Thursday is our test over addition strategies. We will send home a review sheet for you to see before the test. After addition strategies we will begin working on subtraction strategies. They are basically very similar to the addition strategies with a few new ones. The students just keep getting better on math probes! They needed 160 to get 5 minutes of extra recess and they got 217! Way to go!
Our smile plan seems to be helping many of the students stay focused or refocus. I will send those home on Monday. We did not use them on Friday due to the field trip.
Most of the class is actually ahead in their A.R. goals. Nice job. We don't always get much time to read in class so when they read at home it is always good practice. On the days we have guided reading they are more likely to get some time to read A.R. Thanks to Mr. Bixby (from the high school) for coming and getting all of the computers in our room hooked up to internet. Now we have 3-4 (depending on the day) that can now be used for A.R. tests instead of 1. When the computer lab is busy it is hard to get all the tests taken.
Hope everyone has an enjoyable weekend!
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