We are the World

We are the world, we are the children.
We are the ones who make a brighter day...

We would like to introduce you to our continents map and some of the new kids in our class! (You can click the pictures to make them bigger.)

India - Asia - Sabrina

Spain - Europe - Emilio

Thailand - Asia - Daniela

Japan - Asia - Diego

Mexico - North America - Claudia

Morocco - Africa - Carlos

Netherlands - Europe - Antonio

South Korea - Asia - Manuella

Afganistan - Asia - Juan Cristobal

Australia - Oceania - Enzo

Ghana - Africa - Gabriel

Greece - Europe - Alejandro

Hungary - Europe - Luiza

Minute Math

We will begin our “One Minute Math” tests on February 19^th. We will have a math fact speed test each Tuesday, Thursday and Friday until the end of the year. The goal of the tests is to have the children writing the answers to 30 fact questions in 60 seconds. This poses three challenges for our students: writing rapidly, computing correctly and quickly.

The speed tests build upon facts “mastered” in previous tests, so it is essential that the students recognize their errors and correct them.

Week of Feb 18^th +0 rule, +1 rule

Week of Feb 25^th +1 rule, 2+2

Week of Mar 3^rd 2+3, 2+4

An excellent website for focused practice on their facts is:

http://www.oswego.org/ocsd-web/games/Mathmagician/mathsadd.html

If you would like to print practice pages for in your home, they can be generated at:

http://themathworksheetsite.com/add_single_vert.html

Happy Valentine's Day!

The students had such a blast affirming their friendships with cards and candies. A huge thank you to all the families for providing such wonderful treats that their children were so excited to share. Also, thank you for all the chocolates and cards given to their teachers! ;-)

100th Day of School!

Lots of learning and fun were had by all on February 6th, 2008. Please visit our "100th Day of School" website to see photos of our activities and collections.

http://cicgradeone.tumblr.com

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