December 3, 2021

 Good Afternoon,

  I hope everyone is doing well and you all had a great Thanksgiving.  It is hard to believe we only have two and a half weeks left before the December break and all that comes with it.  We will certainly be busy and have a lot of things to get through before the break.  

  This week we started a new science unit that focuses on computer coding.  In this unit "students investigate numerical relationships while learning about the sequence and structure required in computer programs. Starting with computer-free activities and moving to tablet-based challenges, students apply addition and subtraction strategies to make characters move on a grid. Angelina presents the design problem when she expresses her desire to design a game she can play on her tablet. Using skills and knowledge gained from these activities, students work together in groups to design and develop a game in which a player interacts with objects on a tablet screen."  Mr. Mongeon is leading this unit and we will use the last day before break to play the games that each student designed.

  This week's writing focus had the students writing about their favorite item from their collection.  We have talked about how to state your opinion and then support it with details.  The main idea is that the writer has to persuade the reader about his/her opinion.  We are just getting started with this unit and it will most likely extend through February break.

  This week's first grade math had us finishing up the concept of 1/2 and 1/4.  We also spent some time working on fluency with subtraction.  We will be getting into a study of 3 dimensional shapes and their characteristics.  Ms. Figdor reports that the 2nd graders continued their work with subtraction on the open number lines.  This is where kids could start at 37 and if they ahd to take away 16, They could jump 10 and then 6 more without having to count by 1's back.  

NOTES:

*Please have your child bring their winter gear for recess time.  They should also either bring or leave a pair of shoes at school.  I don't want the kids wearing their boots all day long.

*If you are looking for babysitter's, both of my daughters will be around during the December break. Abby is here after that as well. They both can drive. I can send you their contact information if you need it.

*I AM NOT SENDING HOME THE

HOMEWORK BAGS TONIGHT.

I hope you all have a great weekend.

Peace,

Mr. Young