Important upcoming dates
Monday, Dec. 12th – Ugly Christmas sweater day
Tuesday, Dec. 13th – Christmas PJ day (school appropriate)
Wednesday, Dec. 14th – Christmas socks & hat day & Brookshire’s field trip
Thursday, Dec. 15th – Candy cane day (wear red & white) & early dismissal
Friday, Dec. 16th – Wear red & green, Christmas party day & early dismissal
Math Learning Goals
3.4F(S)- recall facts to multiply up to 10 by 10 with automaticity and recall the corresponding division facts
3.4J(S)-Determine a quotient using the relationship between multiplication and division.
3.4K(R)-solve one-step and two-step problems involving multiplication and division within 100 using strategies based on objects; pictorial models, including arrays, area models, and equal groups; properties of operations; or recall facts
3.4H-Determine the number of objects in each group when a set of objects is partitioned into equal shares or a set of objects is shared equally
3.5C (S)- Describe a multiplication expression as a comparison such as 3 x 24 represents 3 times as much as 24
3.5B (R)- Represent and solve one- and two-step multiplication and division problems within 100 using arrays, strip diagrams, and equations
Math Homework
Math homework is passed out on Friday and due the following Thursday.
Mad Minute
This week’s Mad Minute will cover 0s, 1s, 2s, 3s, 4s, 5s and 6s. Please study with your child. Our Mad Minute will be on Wednesday this week.
Science Learning Goals
3.7A – explore and record how soils are formed by weathering of rock and the decomposition of plant and animal remains
3.7B- investigate rapid changes in Earth’s surface such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and landslides.