Projects continue on a great path. We have modeled reading through infor-mation and then writing “bits of information” under the appropriate question. We can’t stress enough the importance of writing bits infor-mation. It’s the fine line between being a research paper and plagiarizing another’s work. We have also had some great questions asked of us. Please visit with us if you have any questions or concerns with the project or how it is progressing. Along with being rigorous, we still want this project to be fun.
Yesterday your child came home with a “We Read” book. This book was introduced, but not read, and is for your child to keep and read at home with you in the future. “We Read” is a partnership among the Natrona County School District, the Natrona County Public Library and the Casper Star-Tribune, with support from local businesses and foundations that provides a book each month to students in grades K – 3. The aim of this partnership is to promote and support literacy as a community-wide value and reading as an important, multiage, mentoring activity.
Since early December, we have used a website called IXL in our classroom. IXL is a comprehensive math practice site with an unlimited number of math practice questions in hundreds of skills — all of which are aligned to Wyoming’s state standards in math. One of the best things about IXL is that your child can access it from home, so you have a chance to see your child’s progress. Please review the IXL Math flyer that went home in last weeks Friday Folder that explains the program in more detail and has your child’s login and password information.
FIELD TRIP ALERT! ~ On Thursday, February 2nd, we will take a field trip to the Natrona County Public Library to witness the introduction of Natrona County; The Place We Call Home. This is a new book written for 3rd graders and their Casper and Natrona County history unit. We will leave by bus at 12:45. The presentation will last about an hour, so we should be back to school by 2:15.
This week in Mr. Foy’s math group the students worked on finding pairs of numbers that add up to 100. They also worked on reading, writing and sequencing numbers up to 1,000 using their 1,000 charts.
Mr. Sallade’s math has begun its investigation with number trains where students are looking for “friendly” numbers to make adding longer number strings easier. Please see the separate letter that will explain in further detail the contents of this unit.
Spotlight: Chloe
Upcoming Events
- Conferences Feb. 7, 9, 10
- Professional Development Days Feb. 16 & 17—No School
- President’s Day Feb. 20 No School
Project Dates
- February 2 Notes Due
- February 21 Rough Draft Due
- March 1 Paper Due
- March 19 Class Presentations
- March 22 Project night
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