No homework. Have a great weekend!

In case you were wondering, this morning we started the day with keyboarding practice, then worked on our spelling sorts. I checked the math homework with the class, and we reviewed rounding numbers. I've never had a class quite like this, but most kids seem to understand rounding numbers! After a quick assessment, we explored estimation in terms of adding and subtracting whole numbers and decimals. I'm feeling pretty good about this too, but I will see what a long weekend does to their understanding. Next we went over spelling and sorting their word lists.

After lunch, we had a spelling test. Keep in mind this is a practice test. I am teaching the kids how to sort their words (see yesterday's post if you want to know why this matters). We spent the rest of the afternoon reviewing "shades of meaning," then we took the language test. You can log into your child's Language Arts and Math account using the math book link to the right. I updated the username information after a few parents told me they had trouble logging in. Once in, you should be able to see test results. This site isn't exactly what I'd call user-friendly, but click around and you will find them. If you have questions, email me and I will do my best to help.

Don't forget there's NO SCHOOL TOMORROW!!

In fact, I'm calling this Oktoberfest!! For the next month, there's no school or early-out days every Friday!