In math, we have been learning even more strategies to help us subtract two digit numbers. Last week, I wrote about the number line strategy. Today we learned about using a hundreds chart to help us subtract. This strategy builds off the number line strategy and was natural for many to use. This strategy is good for students who need to use manipulatives and are more visual. We can't wait to show you in person during conferences on Monday! Here is how it works:
You should have received a School Messenger email with this information, but just in case, here it is again:
Today we are beginning our Home
Reading Program!
Here is how it works:
· Each day your child will be
bringing home their home reading bag with their leveled reading book and a time
tree.
· Set aside a convenient and
quiet time each evening when you and your child can read and discuss the book
together.
· After reading for 15
minutes, please fill in the “Time Tree” and return the book to school the
following day (Even if you aren't done to encourage
the habit).
·
Once your child has read
for 465 minutes, he/she will receive 5 tallies. Please keep the time tree at home and return it when it
is completed.
· The books that the children
are bringing home are chosen according
to their reading level. It
is important to read the book several times so that your child is familiar with
the vocabulary. At school we
suggest reading it 3 times: 1 for reading/problem solving new words, 2 for
fluency (how smooth they read) and 3 for understanding.
· You may keep it for a day
but please return it to school, as your child will be reading it at Daily
5 Time. If your child
would like to bring it home again, he or she will have the choice.
· Please note that we have
taken great care and time in preparing these books to
be ready for your children.
I hope that you enjoy spending time
reading with your child and please be patient with your child and make this
reading time fun for your child. Next week, we will send
home some comprehension cards that your child will use to help them gain a
deeper understanding of their book.
Coming up:
- No School Friday. Have a wonderful long weekend!
- Student Led Conferences Monday. No School
- Mrs. Jordan away Tuesday morning at a meeting. Mrs. Duncan in.
- Mrs. Jordan away April 20, 24. Mrs. Duncan in.
