Week of October 1st

This week in math we will be continuing on Unit Two.  We are learning about frame-and-arrow boxes as well as becoming fluent in addition and subtraction problems.  Last week the students created goals with me through their math groups.  If your child has a number reversal, that is their first goal.  We are trying to get them all corrected before mid-October.  If you notice one, please remind them by saying they have ___ on the page, can they find it?!  Your help is very much appreciated!  We have been using our iPads to help practice a lot of different math skills and should be into the full swing of our math workshop, differentiated math groups included, by the end of the week!  They are doing fabulous with remembering our class promises with only occasional reminders needed.We are also continuing our science unit about plants.  As I'm sure you heard, we planted greenhouses last week and will be growing and experimenting on plants over the next few weeks!  We are trying to discover what is most important for a plant to grow and be healthy. 
Don't forget that October conferences will be coming up in a few weeks so expect to hear from me regarding those with more details very soon! 
As always, if you have any questions please feel free to e-mail me!