Homework

January 6 to 10th
Mathtastic Folder:
Subtraction with regrouping - I have enclosed a poem that helps us remember when to trade 10'/borrow. Use the wording to help assist your child with the new task of regrouping.

Thanks to everyone for your kind words regarding my recent absence due to a family emergency. You may have noticed some stuffies coming home from me. My Mom collected bears and we thought it might be a nice way to explain my absence by passing some of them on to new owners who might also be able to give them some love. 

I will be giving some of you a call, just to touch base about reporting and clarify some questions. It may take some time but I'm hoping to get through a few phone calls next week as time allows. 

October 28 to Nov. 1
Mathtastic Folder
'Almost Neighbours' -students have been busy learning how to think through this strategy. We used ten frames to move the dots to show how easily close numbers can make double facts. (I suggested using objects from home to practice this strategy...buttons, cheerios, pennies would work great). Our next step is to take all our strategies and use them with addition and subtracting with regrouping. 

Upcoming Dates
Oct. 31 -Halloween parade (I sent a note home outlining the timing of the event) 
Nov. 19th - Safety village trip
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October 21, 2019
Agendas have finally arrived! Please sign and return each school day. I will make computer labels and put them inside next week
Mathtastic Folder: 'Making tens' strategy was introduced this week for quicker calculations. Students are invited to complete the homework using any strategy introduced to date. 

Home Reading will start soon. I have a retired teacher friend who will be coming in to start individual reading with students. We are so lucky to be having Mrs. McKinney working with our class!
Don't forget to log in to Raz Kids. I have given permission to any parent who filled out the form and requested log in abilities. It's a great way to keep an eye on how students comprehend what they have read. If you haven't sent the form in, please consider it.
 Upcoming dates
Oct. 21- Author visit
Oct. 22-Falcon awards (our whole class is being recognized for following the golden rule. Treating people the way you would want to be treated)
              The Big crunch fundraiser
Oct. 27 -Happy Diwali
Nov 19 - Safety village trip
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October 14 to 18th
P.A. Day October 11th/No school on October 14th/Thanksgiving Monday
Mathtastic Folder:
Doubles plus one strategy when adding -"when one number is 1 more than the other number, think of the doubles picture and add 1.

Reading: There will be extra library time due to the switch days. Please remember to use Raz Kids over the long weekend. 

Upcoming dates:
Oct 16 and 17 - Switch days
Nov. 19th - Safety village trip (this one is free :)
Have a great long weekend. If you celebrate Thanksgiving, have a lovely time with family and friends :)😋
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October 7 to 11
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Mathtastic Folder:
Turnaround strategy activity sheet
Students continue to challenge themselves to use multiple strategies to increase their personal speed and competency. Using counting up to get the answer and then utilizing a turnaround strategy is a great combination!

Reading: Raz Kids log in sheets are in the zippy bag. Please log in this weekend, students can do some reading and answer comprehension questions. 

Upcoming dates:
Oct. 11 - P.A. Day (no school for students)
Oct. 14 - Thanksgiving Monday (no school)
Oct. 16 - Switch day to a Monday schedule
Oct 17- Switch day to a Friday schedule
Oct. 21 - Author visit primary students :) (Jennifer Maruno)
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Sept. 30th to Oct.4 🍃🍂🍃🍂🍃🍂🍃🍂🍃🍂🍃🍂🍃
Mathtastic Folder - Counting on strategy sheet
Students have been challenged to use this strategy to see if they can increase their personal speed and competency. If you would like to use an online visual timer, the students are familiar with this website we use in class. classroom screen and timer

Social Studies:
Name projects due this week

Upcoming dates
Open House October 3rd - Looking forward to seeing everyone :)

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September 23 - 27
Social Studies: Name projects were sent home. This is a fun project where students research the origins of their name.

Mathtastic Folder: We are beginning to learn about addition strategies for adding bigger numbers quicker. The focus this week is on 'Doubles facts'.

Art- We have been learning about the art of Van Gogh. There is a fun, little book for you to keep about Van Gogh's artwork.

Upcoming events:
Sept. 26th -Terry Fox run (1:30 p.m.)
Sept. 27th - Photo Day
Nov. 19th - Grade Two Safety village trip! (we get to drive the little jeeps)

Have a great weekend!