A Message from the PTO

Word Study Resources

I scanned the word study pages we worked on together today in case there's any confusion about what your  notes should look like. They are under the Resources tab and called "Word Study Handouts". This is a Google drive folder - I will update it each week with the new handouts. 

Also, here are some Show Me links for the syllable types we worked on today in case you're stumped at home.  

Review with Miss Lang

Practice VC/CV and V/CV

Word Study

A paper copy of this will be sent home today. Click to enlarge! 

Word Crimes

Dojo point for re-writing this sign correctly :-) 

Expanded Algorithm Multi-Digit Multiplication

Here's a quick video to help with the expanded algorithm for multi-digit multiplication. It is important for students to be able to explain their thinking and why they're doing what they're doing when they carry out the traditional algorithm - we've found that this method has been helpful in increasing our understanding of why we take each step! 

Click here for video

Newsletter

A paper copy of this will be sent home tomorrow... Graded work envelopes will resume next week! As soon as I have possible dates for conferences, we will start discussing our goals and progress and students will select work they would like to share in a student-led conference. Stay tuned on that front! 

Also, one last plea - if you have not already completed the homework survey, please do so. The feedback has been very beneficial and I value your input. Thank you for taking the time to complete it if you have already! Click here to access the survey.

Homework

We had few frantic friends packing up this afternoon... In case you need it, here is a link to the homework and here is a link to this afternoon's work that was referenced on the homework page. What should be in the agenda is always accessible under the resources tab.

Have a great evening!

Homework Survey

As I continue to reflect on making the best use of our time throughout the year, I've been doing some research on homework. I recently read this book (a good read, if you're interested!) and would appreciate your feedback on the survey the author includes. 

Click here to access the survey. 

I didn't write the questions, just put them into a Google form so that you're able to remain anonymous :-). 

As always, thanks for your feedback! 

Map Your Imagination!

Check out this blog post about mapping an imaginary world, and give it a try! I would love to see your map sometime soon :-).