Weekly Update 10/6/2014

I hope everyone had a great weekend!  We're really starting to settle into our routine and then they change it on me.  :)  I want to thank everyone for being so flexible.

Due to scheduling conflicts, both MAP tests were taken last week.  Make-ups will be taken care of this week.

Math

We started Unit 2 of Bridges on Friday with starting the initial construction of our Great Wall of Base Ten.  In this unit we will:

• multiply by 10, 100 and 1,000
• multiply 2-digit numbers
• represent multiplication with arrays and ratio tables
• divide with and without remainders
• solve multiplication and division story problems

I will be sending home a unit overview that has some examples of the problems we will be working with so you can help your child with their homework.  There are also some frequently asked questions for your reference.

Reading

We started Daily 5 and we're having a blast!  This week we will add Reading to Someone and Word Work to our rotation.  We will be breaking up into groups during this time to take our spelling test on Wednesday.  Groups were randomly assigned.  The list for this Wednesday was the one that went home last Monday.  The new list will be up Wednesday evening.  Hopefully this new schedule will allow for more time to study as well.

Other Important News

• Fall Conferences are just around the corner!  Be on the look out for sign ups to go home this week.  The Book Fair is also the week of conferences.
• Please remember to turn in the classroom/activity fee!  If you have any concerns, let me know and we can work something out.

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me.

Excelsior!

~Ms. B