Thursday, October 3rd

Hello Families,

This week we have been working on even and odd numbers. The students have been looking at where we see even and odd numbers in our daily lives, working with partners to develop and observe strategies, and playing even and odd math games to strengthen our understanding of these numbers.

We have also been talking about generosity and what words we think of when we hear the word generous. We have connected generosity to the work of Maria Montessori, Mother Theresa, and Terry Fox. We will be looking into some other peace makers around the world, so we can brainstorm some ways that we can be generous within our communities.

As a class we have been working on developing a Bullseye Rubric, using exemplars to help identify what is "off target" work, "on target work" and, "bullseye" work. Students will use this rubric to self-assess, set goals, and improve their work. This week we developed criteria for Colouring and Drawing/Details. 

Some of you may have received your child's Math Games Folder at the Open House last week. I will be sending the rest home with the rest of the students tomorrow. Please read the letter, take out the games for you to keep at home, and send back the yellow folder on Monday.

If you have any questions feel free to email me.

Important Dates:
Friday, October 4 - School Colours Day (Blue and White)
Friday, October 11 - No School
Monday, October 14 - Thanksgiving/No School
Thursday, October 31 - Halloween.