This week, like all others, saw a lot of excitement, hard work, and fun in our room. This week's reflections have some common threads which are special classes, bus-action, and read aloud engagement.
In read aloud we finished our first book of the year. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane, is one of my favorite books and I share it with every class during our first few weeks together. Throughout the course of the book Edward learns to accept and engage in love. Though he is only a china rabbit he goes through some strong emotions and learns some valuable lessons.
A few of the students reflected on some lessons they have learned on the bus. Our bus drivers are embracing the PBIS model, and have been working hard to use this approach to keep our buses safe and sound.
Students are also getting very excited about band. Yesterday many students picked up their instruments last night. Please remind them to bring their instruments on Tuesday as that is the first day of band, and even though they may not meet in band on Tuesday, it will be helpful to have their instruments here at school to be certain they are ready for Thursday.
Finally, today we did a timed subtraction assessment. For this assessment are checking students knowledge with the "foundation" facts in subtraction. That is to say all of the subtraction facts with numbers 10 or less (9-6, 5-4, 7-3...). A score of 40 or more on this assessment means your student is meeting the criteria for fourth grade at this time. A score of 40 or less means they could use some more practice. Please try to work this practice into some of your evening and or weekend routines. This practice can take the form of oral practice of subtraction facts, written practice, card games (difference "war" is a good one, they all know how to play this), or your favorite practice method from childhood.
As always I hope this communique finds you well and you have a relaxing and refreshing weekend.
-Dave
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