Friday, September 20, 2013

Weekend Pondering

This weekend, take a moment to ask your child about:

  • Front end estimation.....which method do they like better when rounding BIG numbers....Front End Estimation OR Rounding to the Nearest Thousand? Then ask them to show you how it is done!!
  • What is the difference between a character trait and a physical trait? How do character traits help us understand the actions and motivations of the characters in the stories we read?
  • The eight forms of energy and how energy is transferred when hitting a nail with a hammer.
  • One new thing they have learned about their Kindergarten buddy!
Updates and Reminders

We will have our first math test next week. We will do plenty of reviewing before the test on Wednesday. Topics Covered:
  • Comparing big numbers
  • Estimating and rounding using various method
  • Place value

Your child's SEPTEMBER reading log is due Friday, September 27th. The goal is to have read a minimum of 400 pages by this date. Check in with your child about their reading progress!

Friday Folders will not be going home this week, however please keep a careful eye out for next week's Friday Folder, as they will include your child's Fall and Spring conference times. We ask that you confirm these times and send the bottom half of the sheet back to school by Oct. 2nd.

Picture day is next week, September 24th. If you would like to purchase photos please fill out the picture order form that was given out at BTSN night or sent home with your child, if you were not able to attend. This year they are also offering online ordering. Information on how to order online can be found on the picture forms. If you need an additional form, stop by the office! Please return your order forms to school ASAP.




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