Democrat, Republican, or Independent. Mrs. Pittorino led an open discussion as she introduced the two main political parties (NOT the Candidates) and what they stood for. She then posed a question: Based on this information we've discussed, do you feel you are a Democrat, Republican, or Independent? Interestingly enough, the class vote was split almost perfectly into thirds! Students were also given a brief history lesson of how the logo for each party came to be. Ask your child if they remember how the Donkey or Elephant became the logo. Fast fact: An Eagle is the logo for Independent voters. As a follow up to this lesson later in the week, students read Scholastic News and then discussed and shared their opinions of the two candidates for election. Next week we will continue to learn about the process of electing a President.
Box Tops, Box Tops...Box Tops, Box Tops...Yeah If you hear your child chanting or humming a tune that sounds like this don't be surprised. We collected and turned in 206 class Box Tops this week alone! That's $20.60 in one week that was donated BACK to our school! Hard Work ...pays off. Soon we will find out if our class collected enough Box Tops to put us in the Top 3. As we anxiously await the news, KEEP CLIPPING and shopping online via the website! Thank you for supporting this charitable PTO initiative!
Move over Wampanoags, here come the Pilgrims. After learning about the life and times of the Native People we have shifted gears and moved onto the Pilgrims. Students are reading from several sources and comparing texts to learn more about this time period. Did you know that a second ship called the Speedwell also set sail, however due to a leak it had to turn back. Find out what else happened while on board by asking your child. Next week we will travel back in time and see first hand how they lived and what life was like for the Wampanoags. Our field trip to Plimoth Plantation is scheduled for Wed. 10/24 RAIN or SHINE! A reminder notice will go home on Monday for students and chpaerones. (Check this out!)
Math skills and fact fluency continue to be reinforced as we have moved into adding and comparing numbers into the 1,00's. Students reviewed rounding and estimating this week as well as adding 3 digit numbers. We are preparing to be better test takers as they number each step in the question and label each part of their answer to ensure that all parts are complete. If the problem asks students to write and equation, solve the problem and show their work...each step is numbered 1,2 and 3. Completing multistep problems has always been an area of challenge at this time of the year, we are learning quickly the importance of underlining key action words in the question. (write, solve, show) Moving around the 300 chart using landmark numbers was introduced and played this week. Next week the game capture 5 on the 300 chart will be sent home for your child to play as home work. In addition, a username, password, and directions for your child to access our Investigations Math online resource tools will also be sent home. Beginning the week of Oct 29th students will be asked to utilize this program to play the math games, use the math tutorials, and take quizes online that will be sent electronically to me. This is one more way to meet all the needs of our students and help build math fluency.
Last Call for BOOK Orders! I extended the online book orders until tomorrow! Lots of great books on Rocks and Minerals and the Election to support our curriculum and extend your child's thinking. Head over to the Book Order Link and have fun shopping. You'll receive a $5 coupon good towards a free book pick just for shopping online!
Coming up:
Monday: I will be attending a Reading and Writing in the Common Core workshop presented by Lucy Calkins author of Pathways to the Common Core Mrs Pittorino will have a substitute in the room but will be in full control of the day.
Tuesday: Music Class don't forget recorders
Wednesday: Meet at 8:15 in the cafeteria for our field Trip to Plimoth Plantation
Pick up between 3:30 - 3:45 in the Cafeteria
Thursday: School Picture Day
Friday: Spelling test!
We are still looking for Sock donations and or soft gloves or mittens that can be used as erasers for our white boards. Mrs Henderson has some exciting MAD science experiments planned for Oct. 31st and has also asked to have a sock sent in for each student as we open up our very own GEODES.
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