Secret Code

To crack the code message on your homework, use this strategy...

Each letter in the message is actually three letters after the letter it is supposed to be. So, if I were trying to write the word "cat" in this code, my word would actually fdw. F is three letters after c, d is three letters after a, and w is three letters after t. Use this information to complete the puzzle on your homework page. 

While you're here, think about what you could write about to share with our families, friends, and future students! See you tomorrow! 

Happy Pi Day!

Hello! We've been very busy in room 145, and this blog has been neglected. I will begin utilizing it on a regular basis again next week. In the meantime, check out some of the new links under the resources tab.

Dream Box

We are incredibly excited about a new online practice program we have the opportunity to try for the next few months! 

Dream Box is an interactive math program aligned to the Common Core State Standards. We've played for a little while today and have nothing but good things to say about it! 

Here's the address for logging in: 

https://play.dreambox.com/login/p7xp/summite

They also have an iPad app (free in the iTunes store). Here's the log in code for that: p7xp/summite 

Your child will have a sticker with these codes and his/her password in their green folder this afternoon. 

Enjoy the sunshine! 

Multiplication Songs

I found some great songs from an older album called "Multiplication Motivation" uploaded to a teacher's website... If you click the links, they will download into iTunes and can be added to a playlist or burned to a CD. If you would like a copy for your child, let me know :-). Here's the link: Multiplication Motivation

Help!

Suggested Math Apps

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A Peek at Our Week

Go Bucks ;-)

Yes, one more week with the long vowel review words before we move on!