Thursday, December 1, 2011

Money Money Money!!

In case you missed the email, we have a social studies test tomorrow (Friday!)!

We have been working on counting money (mainly coins and small bills) in Math.  We should be ready for our test by next Tues or Wed.  The test has coin counting on it, along with being able to make an amount of money with the least amount of coins possible.  Please, please practice this stuff this weekend!!  Money is so tricky for so many kiddos, and the more they practice with the real deal - the easier it will get! 

Have you seen some multiplication coming home?  On top of our regular math units, we've been working on our multiplication facts.  We're up to our 6's packet, but some friends are still stuck on the 2's and 3's.  While they may need a review of what it actually means to multiply two numbers together (which I will do!) - please know that these are important facts that your students must know.  Just like addition and subtraction, the goal is to know the facts quickly and accurately.  3 x 5 is 15, 5 x 3 is 15, and it always will be!  We try to take our timed quizzes every Tuesday and Thursday - so ask your kiddo which one he/she is working on!

Keep an eye out for our Holiday Party note coming home next Monday!  We'll be needing volunteers for crafting and cooking!

(Do I like to use exclamation points or what?!? :) !!!!)

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