And that was just yesterday. Phew! It has been a busy, busy time here at LM. Students have been involved in several 'larger' projects leading up to our first round of report cards as well as preparing for our year-end holiday concert. Students have really worked hard and I am very pleased what we were able to accomplish. I am really starting to get to know the students and enjoy seeing their confidences build every day!
Our holiday break this year is from December 23rd to January 3rd. School resumes on Monday, January 6th. At this time, I would to extend from my family to yours the very best. We have so very much to be grateful for! I am most looking forward to some quiet time with my wife Tracy, and my littlest angel - Lauren. Although only 2yrs old, she is already super pumped about Santa somehow (hmmm).
Ms. Acquisto - Teacher Candidate (U of M)
Ms. Acquisto finished a successful teaching block with our class this past week. As she moves forward into her final term of studies (and teaching practicum), we wish her the very best of luck! For her next teaching block, she will be working in one of our grade 2 classrooms (an experience she greatly looks forward to)! Bonne chance!
In the new year....
Math
While our mental math work continues (automaticity, estimation, adding/subtracting larger numbers), we will be introducing a formal (and weekly) focus on problem-solving. Here, students will be taught different strategies to solve word-based math problems. Each strategy will be taught during class time, however, completion of each weekly 'problem' will be often occur independently (i.e. outside of school). More to come!
ELA
Our Inquiry Projects are off to a great start! Students are choosing the 'content', while I teach them how to frame a proper research project! We are learning to ask (and evaluate) good research questions as well as evaluate different sources of information (books, online, media, etc., ).
Our word work work also continues! I am very impressed with our early results of this spelling program. Sharing during my recent PLC (with other teaching professionals), they too agree that this is an impressive program that is garnering very good results.
Our look at healthy bodies will wrap-up with a quick look at the muscular system. In social studies, we embark on a brand new area of learning - European Exploration! A very fun unit indeed!
That's it for now! As always, any questions or concerns? Contact me via email or call and I will get back to you a.s.a.p.!
Have a GREAT holiday break and see you next year!!
Sincerely,
Mr. A
