We continued with our algebra block last week. The students have taken on the challenge of solving equations with enthusiasm and are beginning to experience the satisfaction that comes with puzzle solving. We covered the addition principle for equations and spent most of the week reinforcing the concept through equations of increasing complexity. We spend a large portion of our in-class time working through practice problems together with the students taking turns solving equations on the board and "teaching" the solution to the rest of the class. They enjoy this exercise, and it solidifies their understanding to present the step-by-step procedures. We moved into word problems and will continue with word puzzles this week before moving on to the division and multiplication principles.
We will recognize Black History month by reading books and poems by Black authors throughout February. The students will be reading two books as a class and two of their choice. The students are also working on a poem that will be featured in our First Friday Assembly video later in the month.
Thank you for your generous contributions to our MLK Jr Day service project! We will assemble and deliver the hygiene kits this week.
Kathee is asking you all to please encourage your child to practice ukulele for Music class following the assignments listed in their Ukulele notebooks. This week’s check offs include playing a C major scale, playing the primary chords in the key of C major, and learning to play and sing “You Are My Sunshine.”
Remember to sign up for Parent Teacher conferences February 11 and 12. Please choose a slot for a video conference meeting at this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/805084AABA82FA13-middle1
I am available for evening meeting times if needed. I'm also happy to have in-person, outdoor meetings following our COVID protocols and weather permitting. Please let me know!
If you have not yet RSVP’d for the All School Meeting, you can do so here. This meeting will be held on campus, outdoors and socially distanced. One member of each family is strongly encouraged to attend. This is a great way to get to see our campus and all of the amazing additions and improvements we have made to help our outdoor learning be comfortable and successful, and to hear more about the school and ask questions.
