Saturday, 2 February 2013

February News

Hopefully everyone received the newsletter that came home this week.  I'll just take a moment to review the important stuff.
Bitstrips is on hold for the month of February.  I would like to see all students using Reflex Math at least twice a week at home.  Ideally we will be able to move from the addition and subtraction fluency to multiplication and division in the very near future.  Congratulations to the students who have already made the jump!
Report cards will be coming home this week.  If you would like to meet to discuss your child's progress, please email me and we can set up a convenient time. 
Keep practising the basic multiplication facts with your child.  Knowing these facts will help your child for years to come!
This week I am trying out a new reinforcement system called Class Dojo.  Ask your child to tell you about it.  If it works out the way I am hoping, you will be able to check in weekly on your child's progress in areas such as participation, being prepared, and other categories.   I want to give it a week or two to see if we like it, then you will be receiving a note with more details. 
As always, thank you to the parents that volunteer their time to help in the classroom.  It is always appreciated!