HEADPHONES

Hi Parents!

If anyone has any headphones that they no longer use at home that they would like to donate to our classroom-we would be so appreciative!  Or, if your child has an extra pair that they would like to keep here at school in their supply bin, that would be so great!

Tour the States

Which version is better?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_E2CNZIlVIg


or

Lunch in the Dog Pound

Congrats to Carter who was our PAWsome student of the week at Independence!  He chose the prize "Lunch in the Dog Pound (conference room) with a Friend" and he asked Aiden to join him!

How fun!

Northeastern States Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RGPrna5jG8

Check out this awesome website to help visualize and review for our NORTHEASTERN states quiz this Friday!

CLASS DOJO

http://teach.classdojo.com/#!/Launchpad

Check out this awesome new resource we are using this! I'll be archiving behavior on this site rather than on my STUDENT RECOGNITION tab!

Spelling Lists start tonight

Each child took a few moments to write their 15 spelling words into their agendas tonight.
Please be sure to study them each night in whatever manner you choose. We will test on Fridays unless there is not school that day. Then I will adjust as needed.

For extra guided practice online, please visit: www.spellingcity.com/loristeinbrink

Your child should know what letter A-E their list is.

Thanks for your support. As always, contact me with any questions!

A note from Jill Leier-Curriculum Coordinator

Parent Update:            

There are many ways that you can help support your child with mathematics. Math is everywhere and we use it every day. One way to help develop number sense with your child is to talk about numbers. They are on highway signs, billboards, and grocery shelves. We see them on menus, advertisements, and in games. Discussing numbers helps them become more aware of how we use them daily.

Your student is learning math with a textbook called Everyday Mathematics. There are many great lessons in which students are exploring and discovering how numbers work.  Sometimes, as a parent, you might be tempted to show them the traditional algorithm or the “old-fashioned” way to solve some of these problems. Please hold off on that. Let your child discover patterns in numbers, how to break numbers apart to solve, and how to use a number line or place value to solve. To you, this may seem like a lot of work, but that work is focused on helping children learn to think and problem solve. We will teach them the “old fashioned” way when the time is right. That will be after students have had time to gain strong number sense and problem solving strategies. Students will also learn alternative algorithms you might not be familiar with. We have planned this progression of learning within our curriculum; so there is no need to worry that your child will not learn the basics. They will learn the basics and so much more that is needed for our 21^st Century Learners.

1.      At the start of each unit you will receive an Everyday Mathematics Family Letter. This letter will tell you the content that is emphasized in the unit, key vocabulary, do-anytime activities, and games the students will be playing. Often times in the vocabulary section there will be additional help on the steps students follow to answer problems. The last page of the letter is called As You Help Your Child with Homework. This page provides the answers to the Home/Study Links your child brings home to complete.  Save this page until the end of the unit. Home Links and/or Study Links: Home Links are sent home in Gr. K-3. Study Links are sent home in Gr. 4-5. You will recognize them by the home icon in the top right hand corner. Please take time to work with your child as they complete these at home.  It is a great way to practice concepts and skills learned in school.

 

2.      All students will be getting a login and password for Everyday Mathematics Online. Once they receive this, students will have access to their student reference book, tutorials, home links, games, and more. You will need to have a computer and internet access in order to use this site. This is an amazing site and very helpful to students and parents. We hope to have all logins by the end of October.

 

3.      The state of North Dakota has adopted the Common Core Standards for Mathematics and English Language Arts. These standards are being used nationwide to clearly define what students need to know and be able to do in Math and ELA at each grade level. The expectations of math have been increased with these standards. You can expect to see that increase rigor in your student’s classroom expectations. Teachers will work hard to provide effective instruction to help all students achieve their maximum potential. For more information on the Common Core Standards please visit the Parent’s Guide to Success at: http://www.pta.org/4446.htm        

 

Sincerely,

Jill Leier        Elementary Math Coach for West Fargo Public Schools

leier@west-fargo.k12.nd.us