1st Week is in the Books

WONDERFUL 1st week of School!   

This has been one of the best beginnings of school in my career.  The little people in both JC3 and HD3 are amazing!   They are funny, creative, thoughtful, caring, and insightful.  I got that from knowing them for about 5 minutes!

DOJO- Both classes ranked in the record books by earning a cumulative class reward of 1,000 points mid-week and earned a Picnic Reward!  Way to go guys!   Pics of said event were posted on DOJO Class Stories for your enjoyment!   You can login daily and see how your child's day went, what specifically they may have earned points for and you can send messages via DOJO to me!  (As a side note: All changes to transportation must come via a paper note or call to the office by 1:00 PM...not a message or email.)

We also use REMIND as a communication tool, as well.  This site is amazing.  You will receive a short text straight to your phone with reminders: test tomorrow, don't forget your Boxtops, reward day- bring a towel, tomorrow is ______, bring _______.  You get the idea.  I receive Reminds from all 3 of my children's teachers and LOVE it.  I am a well informed mama.   You can also message me via Remind.   I am more "plugged in" with DOJO since I am using it all day rewarding points for good choices, but I will see the Remind messages and get back to you within 24 hours!


Math: Place Value-Rounding 
We have been learning lots of procedures and routines, using an awesome site for estimating and learning to use our Math/Science Journals!  Plus playing war.  Place value war.  =)

We will begin Math Homework via Reflex Math each night for Multiplication Fact Practice starting Monday!

Science: Heat Energy  
We are exploring heat energy.    This next week we will be constructing/adapting/engineering some Solar Ovens in which to make/melt/cook S'mores.    We will "harness" the power of the sun for this venture!  The plan is to create Wednesday morning around 8:00.  If you signed up to help, thank you.  If you sent or are sending supplies, thank you!  Hands-on Science is the kind that will be remembered~

I hear and I forget.  I see and I remember.  I do and I understand.          -Confucius