Baby Rose!

Hey everyone, as you know, our daughter was born on February 14th, at 9:15 p.m.! Things are fantastic, she is eating, and sleeping, and pooing, and dping everything babies do! I am a bit sad to miss our expert fair tonight, but am really excited to be hanging out with Steph and Rose instead. Everyone at school has rallied to fill in in my absence this week and things are running smoothly. My leave will go until April 28, and Marybeth Langevin will be in for me starting in March.

I hope all is well with you, and if you need me, email and I will respond as promptly as possible.

Thanks,

Dave

"Like my hat? It makes me feel outdoorsy!"

 

A snowy chilly week!

Throughout this week we have increased our work load in many areas.  We continue to work on our choice topic research, press forward using multiplication, practice word work, and reading closely.

All of the students have different topics they are researching.  These topics are the basis for some books that will be published next week!  The topics in our class span a great range from Beluga whales to sisters!  The effort students are putting into these books is tremendous, as many students are working at home, and during their academic choice time.  These books will be on display the evening of February 19, 2014 during our school wide expert fair.  Please join us that evening for some fun and sharing!

We are working with large multiplication expressions in math.  Students are learning and formulating different strategies to solve expression similar to 21 x 19 = ___.  We have worked with multiples of ten, and will be working toward building automaticity with multiplication facts.  We are also using some new materials, and the way students are using cuisenaire rods to show their understanding is amazing. 

As always, I hope you and your family have a restful and relaxing weekend!

Dave