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Math

The students have been working on several methods of multiplying up to four digit numbers by 1 digit numbers. Next week we will be working on multiplying by two-digit numbers.

Reading

The fourth graders have been studying how to make inferences or “read between the lines” while they read.  They have been looking for clues or evidence in what they read to support the inferences made.  Next week they will be learning about the historical fiction genre.

Conferences

Conferences will be held in the evening on December 8, 10 and 17^th.  A paper with a scheduled conference time for your child was sent home today.  Please return the paper to school as soon as possible.

Reading Logs

The reading logs that were sent home today will be due on November 30th.  Due to the short week next week, I will not be sending home another reading log then. Thank you for supporting your child in their reading!

         

Upcoming Dates

11-20   Family Movie Night at Sibley @ 6:30 p.m.

11-26   No School-Thanksgiving

11-27   No School

12-8   Evening Conferences

12-10    Evening Conferences

12-17   Evening Conferences

12-23 to 1-1  No School  for Winter Break

Morning Muffins and Math

Thanks to all the students and families that attended!  We had 16 students from our room.  Jill, our instructional coach said parents also attending the math meeting. A big THANK YOU to those of you who attended the Math Chat on Muffin Morning.  While the end survey showed that most of you were excited about the way your child is learning math, several of you wanted to know more. If you have specific topics or questions you would like me to address in future gatherings (or simply through email/phone calls, please contact me at jill.petersen @alschools.org or leave me a message at 507-373-5117.  I am excited to be working with parents who see the value in being lifelong learners.

NOVEMBER HAS ARRIVED

Veteran's Day is November 11th.  We are having a program at 9:30.  Please send pictures of military to me if you would like the pictures included in the slide show.  Parents and/or grandparents are welcome to come if they have served in the military. 

No school Friday! November 6th.  Staff Development for staff.

Math and Muffins is Tuesday , November 10th at 7:30 am.  Come to your child's classroom and see what we have been doing this fall.  At 8:10 their will be a math presentation from Jill Peterson, our instructional coach from Sibley.  

SAVE THE DATE:
Movie at school is going to be November 13th. 
Bowling for the fundraiser is December 11th. If you raised enough money to attend the extreme bowling, you will be going on December 11th.