"A mistake is evidence that someone has tried to do something."

Hello Everyone,

Hope you are all having a great Labor Day Weekend. Before we head off to enjoy the fabulous weather I wanted to update you with the latest information.  We just finished week three and are picking up speed but we probably won't begin to really feel in the groove of school for another couple of weeks.   Here is what to expect for the next week (remember it is a short one :)

Brainwise:  We will continue to study the skills we have learned so far adding more about the emotional elevator.  It has been great to hear our students using the brainwise ideas and language to problem solve in the classroom and among themselves.

Language Arts:    As a reminder, the homework journal is a responsibility credit which means it must be complete to receive any credit (5 entries in reading log, 5 journal writing entries and penmanship written 5x)


9/6/2011  Penmanship Quote 

                                   "A mistake is evidence that someone has tried to do something."

     

MATH:

We have been reviewing long division and multiple digit multiplication.  This is an essential math skill that your student needs to have mastered.  Please check with your student and have them show you that they are able to divide a 2 digit divisor into a 4 digit dividend and then check the problem with multiplication.  If they have any struggles they need to continue to practice this on their own at home.  We will continue to review a problem everyday as a warm-up in class.  This week we will be working with order of operations, exponents and number sense.

ALEKS orders are here!!!  We will be placing an order on October 1, 2011.  The cost is $35 for 40 weeks.  This is a SIGNIFICANT savings over the $19.99 per month charge on the website.  If you are interested in learning more please go to http://www.aleks.com/ .  I must share that as a parent and as a teacher I have loved using this program for both struggling students and those that excel.  If you have any questions please feel free to call me.

Make sure you are checking your Friday Notes for important information regarding activities at school.  This week there are instructions on how to set up a gradebook password that will allow you to check ALL of your NDPA students with one log in. 

Thanks for all you do to help us be great 6th graders!  Have a great weekend and we will see you all on Tuesday.

Mrs. W