Day 1- Whisper Wednesday

Announcements

- Re-Registration packages due February 11th

- Scholastic Orders due by January 24th

- Jump Rope for Heart Foundation Donations 

Mr. Foster's, Ms. Gandy's and Ms. Brasil's Grade 1 Farmer's Market

The Grade 1s will be hosting their Farmer's Market on Thursday, January 24th! Be sure to bring some change if you would like to enjoy some fresh fruit, veggies, snacks or drinks during snack/lunch time!

 I'm sure you cannot wait until you're in Grade 4! It's time to register for the 2019-2020 school year. Re-registration forms are due by February 11th. 

Our 2019 Book Fair is in just 2 weeks! It will run from February 4th to February 8th. I cannot wait to take a look at all the books, posters and fun school ideas!!

St. Jude's Academy's March Break Camp will occur throughout the whole duration of March Break. Chat with Ms. Hughes-Smith for more information.

Cookie Love Valentine's Day Treat!

Music

Check out Mrs. McMillan's blog to see what they've been working on: www.mrsmcmillanmusic.blogspot.com

French

Check out Mme. Stella's blog to see what they've been working on: https://stjudesfrench-stella.blogspot.com

Silent Reading/ Reading Buddies

The students silent read for 15 minutes then read to their reading buddies in Ms. Gandy's class. 

RECESS/ LUNCH

Inquiry into Math

Today we reviewed some concepts from yesterdays home before moving on to adding and subtracting decimal numbers. We discussed how we skip count by hundredths to help us solve the missing numbers on a number line along with the steps we should take when comparing and ordering decimal numbers. When comparing numbers that are written to different place values (ex. 8.1 and 8.23) it helps us identify which is greater or less when we write them both to its hundredth place, therefore 8.1 becomes 8.10. 

Then we moved on to reviewing how to add and subtract numbers. We went over the 2 things we need to ensure we do before we begin to subtract numbers using place value.
1. Line up our decimal points
2. Ensure all numbers are represented to the hundredth place value (This means there should always be 2 digits to the right of the decimal point)

The purple writing is how we SHOULD NOT line up our numbers. The green writing is how we should line up our decimals and numbers. 

Lastly we got to play a game with a peer which revolved around comparing decimal numbers to see who can make the smallest.

Unit of inquiry/ Language

This afternoon I conferenced with each student and helped them build on their fractured-fairytales. I want to ensure all students are on the right path to be successful with their speeches. The students accepted the feedback very well and went off demonstrating an understanding of the advice I offered them. 

RECESS/ LUNCH

Unit of Inquiry/ Language 

Students continued with their fractured fairytale rough drafts. 

AGENDA

- Math: Adding and subtracting decimals (3 pages)

- Spelling: Lesson 17 + Sentences due tomorrow

- Spelling Test Friday

- Read for 25 minutes