Important Dates:

Dec. 16th and Dec. 17th- Parents, please make note that students will have Early Dismissals on both Dec. 16th and Dec. 17th. Dismissal time will be 11:45 on each of these dates. Please be sure that you have made arrangements for your children.

Friday, Dec 17 – Class Parties (more details to come soon)

Math Learning Goals:

3.4F(S)- recall facts to multiply up to 10 by 10 with automaticity and recall the corresponding division facts

3.4G(S)- use strategies and algorithms, including the standard algorithm, to multiply a two-digit number by a one-digit number. Strategies may include mental math, partial produce, and the commutative, associative, and distributive properties

3.4J(S)-Determine a quotient using the relationship between multiplication and division.

3.4K(R)-solve one-step and two-step problems involving multiplication and division within 100 using strategies based on objects; pictorial models, including arrays, area models, and equal groups; properties of operations; or recall facts

Math Homework:

• Math Homework will be passed out on Friday, December 10th . It will be due the following Thursday, December 16th .
• Please study your multiplication facts (0,1,2,3,4) . We will have a Mad Minute on Thursday, December 9th. Students will have one minute to solve 30 multiplication facts. This is not for a grade. We will set goals each week to improve fact fluency.

Science Learning Goals:

TEKS: SCIENCE

3.3B – represent the natural world using models such as volcanoes or the Sun, Earth, and Moon system and identify their limitations, including size, properties, and materials; and

3.7B- investigate rapid changes in Earth’s surface such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and landslides.

Important Dates:

Caldwell Zoo Field Trip-November 18th-

Thanksgiving Break- November 22-26

Math Learning Goals:

3.4D(S)- determine the total number of objects when equally-sized groups of objects are combined or arranged in arrays up to 10 by 10

3.4E(S)- represent multiplication facts by using a variety of approaches such as repeated addition, equal-sized groups, arrays, area models, equal jumps on a number line, and skip counting

3.4F(S)- recall facts to multiply up to 10 by 10 with automaticity and recall the corresponding division facts

Math Homework:

• There will be no new math homework passed out this week. Happy Thanksgiving.
• Please study your multiplication facts (0,1,2). We will have a Mad Minute on Wednesday, November 17th. Students will have one minute to solve 30 multiplication facts. This is not for a grade. We will set goals each week to improve fact fluency.

Science Learning Goals:

TEKS: SCIENCE

3.7A – explore and record how soils are formed by weathering of rock and the decomposition of plant and animal remains;

Important Dates:

Caldwell Zoo Field Trip – November 18th

Thanksgiving Break – November 22-26

Math Learning Goals:

3.4D(S)- determine the total number of objects when equally-sized groups of objects are combined or arranged in arrays up to 10 by 10

3.4E(S)- represent multiplication facts by using a variety of approaches such as repeated addition, equal-sized groups, arrays, area models, equal jumps on a number line, and skip counting

3.4F(S)- recall facts to multiply up to 10 by 10 with automaticity and recall the corresponding division facts

Math Homework:

• Math Homework will be passed out on Friday, November 5th. It will be due the following Thursday, November 11th.
• Please study your subtraction facts. We will have a Mad Minute on Thursday, November 11th. Students will have one minute to solve 30 subtraction facts. This is not for a grade. We will set goals each week to improve fact fluency.

Science Learning Goals:

TEKS: SCIENCE

3.6C – observe forces such as magnetism and gravity acting on objects.

Parents~

There is a Coin War going on sponsored by the NHS students in high school. This will be going on through next week. The winning class from each grade level will win a special prize! MOST OF ALL some underprivileged children will be helped from all the donations!

BRING THOSE COINS!!

Important Dates:

Watchdog Parent Meeting Tuesday, November 2 from 6:00-6:30

Math Learning Goals:

3.4D(S)- determine the total number of objects when equally-sized groups of objects are combined or arranged in arrays up to 10 by 10

3.4E(S)- represent multiplication facts by using a variety of approaches such as repeated addition, equal-sized groups, arrays, area models, equal jumps on a number line, and skip counting

3.4F(S)- recall facts to multiply up to 10 by 10 with automaticity and recall the corresponding division facts

Math Homework:

• WE WILL NOT HAVE MATH HOMEWORK THIS WEEK.  HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
• Please study your subtraction facts. We will have a Mad Minute on Thursday, November 4th. Students will have one minute to solve 30 subtraction facts. This is not for a grade. We will set goals each week to improve fact fluency.

Science Learning Goals:

TEKS: SCIENCE

3.6C – observe forces such as magnetism and gravity acting on objects.

Storybook Character Day will be on Monday, November 1st since students missed out today.

Have a safe and fun Halloween!

SCHOOL HOLIDAY- MONDAY OCTOBER 18th

This Month:

• Monday, October 18, School Holiday.
• Tuesday, October 19, Begin 2nd Nine Weeks.
• Thursday, October 21-Friday, October 29, Elementary Book Fair
• Wednesday, October 27, Early Release/PLC day.

Math Learning Goals:

3.4A(R)- Solve one and two step addition and subtraction problems within 1,000

3.4C(S)- Determine the value of a collection of coins and bills

3.5A(R)- represent one and two step problems involving addition and subtraction of whole numbers to 1,000 using pictorial models, number lines, and equations

Math Homework:

• Math Homework will be passed out on Friday, October 22nd. It will be due the following Thursday, October, 28th .
• Please study your subtraction facts. We will have a Mad Minute on Thursday, October 21st. Students will have one minute to solve 30 subtraction facts. This is not for a grade. We will set goals each week to improve fact fluency.

Science Learning Goals:

TEKS: SCIENCE

3.6A – explore different forms of energy, including mechanical, light, sound, and thermal in everyday life;

3.6B – demonstrate and observe how position and motion can be changed by pushing and pulling objects such as swings, balls, and wagons;