Here we are already in the middle of the 1st nine weeks ready for the first midterm progress reports to go home. Most students are doing well at this point of the nine weeks. We have been focused on the base ten system with addition and subtraction. This is something most students are familiar with and understand well. We will be moving to measurement conversions then multiplication and division. Please continue to review and study multiplication and division facts nightly.
Math
This week we will finish Module 1 and move to Module 2 which is converting metric units based on the base ten number system. Students will take Module 1 test this week. Module 2 is very short so we will be in Module 3 quickly which is multiplication and division. Reviewing multiplication and division facts will help students with this upcoming module.
Science
We have been studying Chapter 1 The Process of Science. You should have seen a Science Fair folder come home. Students should have shared the folder and had a parent consent form signed to return as their first grade in the on going project. There is a timeline of due dates in the folder to guide students through their project. Parental support is highly encouraged and recommended throughout the project. I look forward to seeing all the fun project ideas that student come up with. The science fair journal will be turned in several times before the project for grades as well as keeping students focused on their project.
Important Dates to Remember
Progress reports go home..................................September 28
Zoo Field Trip.....................................................Oct. 1
Science parent consent form due......................Oct. 1
Until next time,
R. O'Steen
Monday, September 28, 2015
Friday, September 18, 2015
Week of September 21
Students have been working very hard in class for the last 4 weeks. Yes, can you believe it has already been 4 weeks since school began? This week progress reports will go home. Time sure does fly when you are having fun :) We are moving right along with Math and Science. Ask your child about what we are studying! To be able to explain something shows true understanding on their part.
Math
We have completed the first half of Module 1 in math. Students worked on using place value, comparing numbers, and rounding. We are now moving into our second half of the module which begins with not only using the standard algorithm for addition but students also need to be able to show the regrouping throughout the process. Students need to still review their multiplication facts at home to stay fluent.
Science
So far this year we have been focused on the Scientific Method. Students have been learning how scientists work to solve and answer questions. They have gone through the process in class with an apple inquiry. Ask you child what they asked about the apple they chose. All of this is leading into the students being able to complete their science fair project independently at home. Look for a science fair folder with information about their project and due dates to come home this week.
Dates to Remember
Week of Sept. 21...................................Progress reports go home
Wed. Sept. 23........................................Early dismissal
Until next time,
R. O'Steen
Math
We have completed the first half of Module 1 in math. Students worked on using place value, comparing numbers, and rounding. We are now moving into our second half of the module which begins with not only using the standard algorithm for addition but students also need to be able to show the regrouping throughout the process. Students need to still review their multiplication facts at home to stay fluent.
Science
So far this year we have been focused on the Scientific Method. Students have been learning how scientists work to solve and answer questions. They have gone through the process in class with an apple inquiry. Ask you child what they asked about the apple they chose. All of this is leading into the students being able to complete their science fair project independently at home. Look for a science fair folder with information about their project and due dates to come home this week.
Dates to Remember
Week of Sept. 21...................................Progress reports go home
Wed. Sept. 23........................................Early dismissal
Until next time,
R. O'Steen
Open House
Wow! It was wonderful to see all the parents last night at Open House!! Thank you for taking the time to come and visit our classroom and learn more about our school. If you weren't able to come look for a communication letter and Math newletter today in your child's Friday Folder!
Until next time,
R. O'Steen
Until next time,
R. O'Steen
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
Welcome to the New School Year!
I am glad you found our classroom website. This is where I will post upcoming information about what is happening in the classroom as well as the school. Welcome to our classroom!!
I am so happy with how well all the students have already mastered so many of the classroom routines and expectations. We are getting our baseline assessments completed and beginning the math curriculum.
Thank you to all the parents who have sent in supplies for the classroom! It is greatly appreciated and the students now have the tools they need to be successful this year.
Math
We have begun working in the new math curriculum. Students are enjoying the fluency sprints and other activities we are focusing on to enhance previous math skills. We are currently working on place value. Place value is an extremely important foundation for understand other math concepts. I also have begun sending math homework this week. Students received a math handout on Monday and it will be due on Friday. They may work at it through the week at their pace. To help your child at home, review multiplication facts for memorization. Students need to know their facts and could have forgotten some over the summer.
Science
We will begin the year with a focus on scientific practices. Students will study what scientists do such as observe, test, experiment, make conclusions. This will help prepare students for their science fair project that they will begin working on soon. To help your child in science begin brainstorming ideas for a science fair project. I will send home important information and dates soon.
Date to Remember
Wednesday, September 9..............................Early Dismissal
Thursday, September 17...............................Open House
Until next time,
R. O'Steen
I am so happy with how well all the students have already mastered so many of the classroom routines and expectations. We are getting our baseline assessments completed and beginning the math curriculum.
Thank you to all the parents who have sent in supplies for the classroom! It is greatly appreciated and the students now have the tools they need to be successful this year.
Math
We have begun working in the new math curriculum. Students are enjoying the fluency sprints and other activities we are focusing on to enhance previous math skills. We are currently working on place value. Place value is an extremely important foundation for understand other math concepts. I also have begun sending math homework this week. Students received a math handout on Monday and it will be due on Friday. They may work at it through the week at their pace. To help your child at home, review multiplication facts for memorization. Students need to know their facts and could have forgotten some over the summer.
Science
We will begin the year with a focus on scientific practices. Students will study what scientists do such as observe, test, experiment, make conclusions. This will help prepare students for their science fair project that they will begin working on soon. To help your child in science begin brainstorming ideas for a science fair project. I will send home important information and dates soon.
Date to Remember
Wednesday, September 9..............................Early Dismissal
Thursday, September 17...............................Open House
Until next time,
R. O'Steen
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