Math: Not much for tonight but there should be a few problems coming home that need to be solved using lattice multiplication, estimation (check for "Reasonableness"), and either partial products or break-apart strategies. In class, we simply reviewed previous methods and compared break-apart to partial products (which, in essence, are the same). Additionally, we worked in small groups on measurement concepts since there will be some on the MSA and at this point in the year, we haven't covered it yet. Don't worry - this is typical and is more a function of the county sequence than a hole in our teaching. They'll be fine... We're just refreshing their memories from last spring.

Language Arts: We are in the midst of evaluating flyers for content and presentation methods.

W&M - Our first shared inquiry discussion using Journey is tomorrow. They have been aware since last Thursday. Today we worked with vocabulary webs...

Sarah... - In group we discussed the recent vocabulary activities and the importance of using a dictionary to help determine unknown words. Tonight, they are to look up the definitions of a few of their words from last week using either a dictionary or an online dictionary as a resource.

Sword... - They should complete their RRJ entry about the chapter 4 title AND read chapter 5.

Anna... - They should reread chapter 4.

Nuts and Bolts:
Spelling is due Friday! Keep up with the reading incentive minutes. Send in your monies to purchase raffle tickets if anything is of interest. PLEASE SEND A CANNED FOOD ITEM IN WITH YOUR CHILD TO BRING TO WEDNESDAY's PERFORMANCE OF ANNIE.