We are working on unit 1 which deals with geometry: what is a square, rectangle, congruent shape, line, ray, etc. It all sounds easy, but some of the concepts my be difficult to grasp at first. That is why it is sooooo important to send your child to school every day. Each lesson builds on the previous lesson. If a child misses it make it very difficult to "catch up." If a child must be absent, please make sure he/she knows it is his/her responsibility to get and do the make up work from the teacher.
IMPORTANT: I have sent home a blue family letter. This will help you help your child with most of the homework. There is vocabulary, examples, and activities you can do with your child to reinforce what we are doing in class.
Also we have been reviewing addition and subtraction ex. 234+654= and 900-234=. MANY OF THE STUDENTS HAVE FORGOTTEN HOW TO DO THESE SKILLS. We will be working on it in class, but that may not be enough to get your child comfortable with skills again. These skills are important life skills. Everyone needs to be able to accurately add and subtract throughout his/her life. I highly suggest you help review your child at home. With us working together, we can help each child be successful.
VOLUNTEERS: I would like to have parents who are willing to come and help in the classroom. This would consist of working with an individual student, working with a small group, or just helping in the whole classroom. Sometimes it is a little overwhelming to have 25 to 28 students in the classroom and only one of me. Having an extra person there to help can make all the difference in the world (even if all you are doing is walking around keeping students on task.) If you are interested please write me a note or email me at robin.chuang@lh.k12.ar.us
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