February 4^th- 8^th

Thanks to Ms. Beale, Ms. Wacks, Ms. Shivers, Ms. Wells, Ms. Phillips, Ms. Feliciano, Ms. Zagorodnyuk, Ms. Smith, Ms. J Distefano, Mr. and Mrs. Rattstatter for coming with us on the field trip. The kiddos had a wonderful time and learned a lot. Thanks for making this happen!

We use these words to be great citizens:

GRIT:  Gumption(initiative)Resilience( to recover quickly from difficulties),Integrity(being honest), Tenacity(persistence-never giving up)

toparaji@iwcs.k12.va.us

Reading: SOLs:

 2.12-Write stories, letters, and simple explanations

2.9-read and demonstrate comprehension of nonfiction text

Some friends are not completing their reading assignment on a nightly basis It will be logged the same as last year, and the expectation is that students read 30 minutes. Also, please have them log in two steps and place your signature beside it. On a daily basis, we should have 4 steps. The time may be broken into intervals. PLEASE SIGN READING LOGS NIGHTLY

Math: 2- digit subtraction with regrouping:

These are some of the ways I will help the students

Different ways to teach subtraction with regrouping

With Manipulatives (hands on learners):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqmccJc1R38

Ungrouping first (slower learners):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pzf7R08mNr8

Proof Drawing (visual learners): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzGlaR6Dsy0&t=68s

Borrowing (traditional method): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzGlaR6Dsy0&t=68s

Homework

Do your know your power goal?

Monday: st math, read for 30 mins and log in 2 steps, math sheet  

Tuesday: st math, read for 30 mins and log in 2 steps, math sheet  

Wednesday : st math, read for 30 mins and log in 2 steps, math sheet

Thursday:read for 30 mins and log in two steps; ST MATH, review subtraction with regrouping for a quiz

Friday: math test

Important Dates:

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·               February 5th:  Bayport Savings Day

·               February 6th:  Report Cards Issued

·               February 14th: Happy Hearts Day - Wear your hearts and Valentine's Day themed clothing

·               February 18th:  No School - President's Day

February 14^th- We will have a special snack for Valentine’s Day. It will be chips, drink, cookies or cupcakes(Maybe something else…) If you could donate 2 dollars to help with the cost of the special snack, I would appreciate it. We will also exchange valentines that day as well. List of students will be attached as well.