Day three is in the books (not that anyone is counting)!

Math: Today, we explored place value in the hundred thousands by focusing not just on the place (column), but learning about place value periods. Rather than explain what a period is, I would encourage you to ask your child tonight to reinforce that what we discuss in class is important at home, too. Tonight's homework is page 7, 4-20 even.

Language Arts: By the end of the week I should have my reading assessments complete which allows me to create instructional groups. You should expect to see reading coming home on a regular basis next week. In addition, we have completed our baseline writing pieces, too.

Odds and Ends: Like last year, each student will have his/her space on the bulletin board in the hallway. To continue the similarity, they will be creating "all about me" posters to introduce who they are to the school. I will provide the paper and time to complete these in class tomorrow. Tonight, I need them to gather some materials that are symbolic of who they are.