Winter Concert

Mark you calendars!  The Winter Concert is scheduled for Tuesday, December 18th.  I'll post more information as we get closer to the date.

Fall Festival Slide Show

Check out the amazing slide show that was created by Mrs. Francke!

http://youtu.be/29CpxrpqGe0

Math Information Session

I'm looking forward to meeting with parents tomorrow at 2:55.  If you are still interested, it's not too late!  Just email me and I will make sure that there are copies ready for you.

New Math Games

Here are two new games that I will be sharing with the kids tomorrow.

http://illuminations.nctm.org/ActivityDetail.aspx?ID=218

http://www.ictgames.com/aztecTakeAway/index.html

Cute Echolocation Song

Fairbanks Museum

Today we learned about temperature-- measuring temperature and changes in temperature.

The kids loved working with Bobby!

Informational Math Session

I have participated in some fantastic professional development opportunities over the last few months.  I have brought the new and fun activities to the classroom to enhance the math lessons.

On Tuesday, November 20th from 2:55-3:30 you are invited to come and join me for an informational session that will cover some of my new learning.  This session will include our math boxes and a variety of activities that explore combinations of ten that you can try at home.

I'd love to have you join me!  Please RSVP so I can have materials prepared for you.

Thanksgiving Dinner

The school's Thanksgiving dinner will be on November 9th.  Our class eats lunch at 11:05.  We would love to see you there!

Math Boxes

We have been using Math Boxes in our classroom.  Each box is loaded with manipulatives that encourage math thinking.  Ask your child about his/her favorite activity.

Some activities that they could try at home: (Using cards 0-10)

Make Ten Go Fish
Make the Sum
All in a Row

If you would like more information about these activities, I can send the directions home to you--Just send me an email :)

Everyday Math Games- Home Connection

The following site provides families with activities that they can try at home.  Each activity uses materials that can easily be found around the house.  If you try some, I'd love to hear about it!

http://instruction.aaps.k12.mi.us/EM_parent_hdbk/games.html

Spelling Words

We will be working on the following spelling words in class over the next two weeks.  It would be helpful if you could help your child practice them at home as well.

this
come
very
your
like
into
going
they
what
was
away
did
my
then
went
his
her
said
little
ran

November Events

We will be visiting the Fairbanks Museum on Wednesday, November 14 in the afternoon.
Thanksgiving Break will be from November 21-25.

Go Danville!