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Weekly What’s Up: January 15-19, 2018
by  Amanda.DavisNo presence information  on 1/15/2018 4:36 PM
Category: Mrs. Davis

​That was quite the weather that we had on the weekend.  I hope everyone stayed warm and safe!  We are still in need of Kleenex.  If you are able to send a box it would be greatly appreciated.  Please remember that if your child has a fever or has been sick to their stomach they are to stay home from school for 24 hours, as per the school district policy.

We set individual and class resolutions last week.  We also brainstormed what we would like to have more of in 2018 and what we would like to have less of.  Writing a list for your household of more/less goals in 2018 would provide a great chance to practice writing!
I am sending home the January book order forms today.  You are now able to pay online if you wish!  I have included a letter that outlines to steps for placing an online order.  You will still need to send in the paper copy of your order form.  If you prefer to pay by cash or cheque, you may continue to do so.  Remember that every order you place earns free books for our classroom!
Happy birthday to Betul who will celebrate on the weekend.
Literacy:   Please remember to record the title of the book that your child reads each night. 
This week we will be working on brainstorming ideas for writing.  The winter slump can cause a case of writer’s block for many students.  Students continue to work on their personalized word work lessons with Words Their Way.  Our No Excuses words for this week are: away, did, how and like.  These are words that students should be able to read quickly and spell correctly.
Math:  This week’s numbers of the day will be 80-84.
Now that we’ve practiced measuring length using non-standard units (items in the classroom) we will be working on measuring the distance around things.  We will also be practicing relating addition and subtract facts with sums and differences less than 20.  When practicing at home encourage your child to use strategies such as counting on/counting back from the greater number, 10 partners and doubles. You can practice addition and subtraction at home with:
 Dice-  Give your child a number that is less than 20 and have them roll a die.  Get them to add or subtract that number from the given number.  You could also have them roll two dice and add or subtract the two numbers they roll.  Have them write down the 2 addition and 2 subtraction sentences (equations) they can make with 2 given numbers.
 Decks of cards- Flip two cards over and add or subtract those numbers.  You can add some competition by also flipping over your own cards.  The player who has the greatest total can earn a point.  You could also do it as the player with the lesser number earns the point (so it’s not always about being the greatest J).  You can increase the difficulty by letting your child decide if they should add or subtract the numbers to be able to earn the point for that round.
Dates to Remember
Monday, January 15: Hot lunch order forms go home, book orders go home
Tuesday, January 16:
Wednesday, January 17: Library Books due back
Thursday, January 18:
Friday, January 19:  Milk orders are due,  Book orders are due
                                    Northside Schools night at UNB VReds game
Have a wonderful week!
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