Dear Parents,
Happy New Year!!! I hope all of your holiday break was filled with family, fun, and laughter. It is good to be back :) This crazy short week will be a great transition to get back into the school groove.
In math this week we will be counting money. We will use coins and bills to count and identify money. Students are expected to identify coins and their value and count dollar amounts. Students also need to use the correct symbols to label amounts. Counting coins is a concept that was introduced in 1st grade, reviewed in 2nd grade, and hopefully mastered by 3rd grade. It can be a difficult concept for students to master so please practice counting at home. Just take out a coin purse, grab a handful of coins and have the kids count! The best way to master the concept is to practice, practice, practice!
In science we will be looking at landforms. Landforms are natural formations found on Earth. We will study many examples including mountains, valleys, rivers, lakes, basins, prairies, oceans and many more! Here is a link with some other examples: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/geography/landforms/glossary.shtml
There will be no Fast Facts test this week, but that doesn't mean you can't start practicing. We will start with multiplication this month. Please practice the x 0, x1, and x10. All students will have to make a 100, before they can move on to the next level on their multiplication test. So practice, practice, practice. Good ol' flashcards are NOT overrated!
Once again, welcome back. I look forward to the 2ND half of the school year :)
Mrs. S
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