Happy New Year!

Welcome Back!

I hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday and restful week.  Students came back in yesterday refreshed and excited to see their classmates again!

MAH - Math Vocabulary

This week we will be starting a new initiative for MAH homework.  Students got a list of vocabulary words that need to be studied at home.  All of the words are ones that students have already used and encountered at school.  Students will be tested on the words on Friday, January 13th.  Some chose to take home note cards in order to make flash cards last night.  If your child did not make this choice and you would like me to send some home, just let me know. 

Vocabulary Book Homework

To support our new vocabulary learning, students will also be taking home a vocabulary book assignment for homework at times.  It is a four-square method where students will write the word, definition, have to illustrate the word and use it in a sentence.  We are working on this book at school currently until students feel confident enough to take it home.  There are two sections in the book, one for math vocabulary and another section for other academic vocabulary.  I am hoping that with more experience with the words being taught in school students will have more ownership over them!

Thank You!

 Thank you to all of the mystery  readers that joined us before vacation.  The students couldn't wait to see who was going to walk through the door next.  I know it was a busy time and we really appreciated it!

Peace Doves

Right before vacation we had a discussion about peace.  We talked about what the word "peace" means to each of us and how it is one thing we can all wish for during the holidays and beyond.  The main message of the day was that we all need to work together to create peace.

One Little Word

To kick off our New Year we spent some time reflecting and discussing some things we would like to work toward in 2017.  Each student chose one word to focus on and strive toward.  Below is a picture of our choices!