Math Concepts This Month

We have covered heavy topics recently in math with fractions and measurement.  Some of the concepts were new to kids and we will continue to review during our workshop.  As you see on the Home Links, the kids are working with money and learning about the decimal point.  They have been using their calculator to add money amounts.  Please continue to use hands on experiences with making change at home.  

We had some excellent discussion about whether or not the penny should be made any more.  Also, we talked a bit about finance and budgeting and the use of estimation while shopping. The kids love thinking about math in the real world!

Biography projects

The students worked in groups to create biography projects about famous people.  We collected research around the topics birth and childhood, education and career, adulthood and family, hobbies and interests, and accomplishments.  Enjoy viewing pictures below.  

We also wrote a class biography about our superintendent, Dr. Jerome.  This was very exciting because the kids conducted an interview and then created a shared book and presentation.  We are in the process of finishing this project and I will post it when it is complete.