Monday, January 11, 2010

Recorders!

Hello. Busy day!!

The following students need to bring back their permission slips in order to bring home their recorders for music. Paige, Robert, Matt, Seth, Philip, Natalie, Preston, Jacob, Lailyn, Hanna, Garret, Jon, Abby, and Dalton. They will have a recorder concert and should be bringing home their recorders and books to practice. Recorders and books are to be brought to school EVERY Monday and Wednesday. They even have homework in these books. Ask, ask, ask!

I will be out tomorrow as you know. I have technology class. I will see some of you tomorrow night at the Lincoln Center at 6:30. Just come through the main doors and follow the signs to the room. Fun!!

Below you will see a video of what we call Multiplication Round Up. Kids go through a series of 12 stations that all deal with multiplication and one division. They stay at each station for 1.5 minutes. The stations are designed to hit all types of learners. You will see physical movement, partner communication, technology, individual study, games with cards and dice, and more. I told you a few days ago that I am doing all I can here to help your kids memorize their basic facts. I wanted to share with you what I meant by that. Please continue to do flashcards or computer games or whatever at home too! The kids are getting better every day, but I CAN"T do it without you. This skill will literally haunt them for the next 4-5-life years. Thanks!

Night!