Here are a few things to get you caught up on what’s been
going on!
1. We are having a Halloween party. Mrs. Taraska is working on getting things
together. We are planning on having it
after the parade and specials. That
places it around 10:30. Feel free to
come on by and help out.
2. Costumes:
Willis has a policy that no scary costumes should be worn. Also, masks are fine to have, but cannot be
worn on the stairs, etc. I would suggest
a change in clothes to come to school, as wearing the costume can loose it’s
appeal after awhile. Please be sure
costumes also follow county dress codes.
3. The Parade:
As many have hear and seen on Facebook, the parade will work differently
this year. We will walk the kids around
the outside of the building for parents to see.
We will come out the far side doors by the playground, go around the bus
and car loop, and then head around by the covered area to go back to our
classrooms using the side doors. You do
not have to check in unless you are coming to the party. According to the directions, you would do
this after the parade.
4. Field Trip:
Please return the field trip form and the payment as soon as
possible. The first field trip is next
Wednesday! We will not need lunches,
etc. as we will return before our lunch times.
5. Math: We
are now looking at Chapter 3. This chapter
deals with algebraic work. I have been
STRONGLY suggesting to the kids (and telling them) to bring home their Math
Journals. The work we do to learn the
skill is in their journal and can be used as a guide. The purpose of this unit is to build a
foundation in what numerical and algebraic expressions are-not to answer
them. This is so confusing, as the kids
have been told their whole lives to solve the problem. So far, we are getting a lot of what is being
taught. By completing Chapter 4 first, I
did some front loading of information with the kids. It is so different for us, because this is
not what we had experienced as students.
We were, “Here’s the problem, here’s are the parts, solve it.” What this chapter is establishing is the concrete
(in pictures) reasons for why and what these represent. So, ask for that journal or teaching page to
come home! They have it, and I have been
stressing to them to use their tools!!!
6. Vocabulary site:
I know a couple of parents have said it has been asking for an access
code. I can’t “see” that on my
side. Here are the links to the direct
activities. Let me know if they work for
you:
I’m sure there is more.
So, if I missed something, shoot me an email! It’s been a busy two weeks!
Thanks,
Mrs. Santello:O)
