We have had a fun and productive week! Fractions have been a huge focus this week, and I absolutely LOVE those aha moments that keep coming. See below for some fun photos from math lessons this week. You can support your daughter's learning in math by making sure her knowledge of the x facts stays sharp. It is pertinent in all we do in math at this stage. In addition, the girls need to continue to practice 2-digit multiplication and long division. We will practice this at school, but doing one or two problems at home each night will ensure your daughter doesn't forget these important algorithms while we focus on fractions for the next month. In reading, we have begun the book, Number the Stars. The story takes place in Copenhagen during WWII. It is a favorite of mine, and one that I hear some parents remember reading! There is a lot of background information and vocabulary to review to make sure the girls understand the time period. Next week we will really dig into the story of these two special friends, Annemarie and Ellen.

Look for a folder of work to come home on Monday or Tuesday.

Thank you to those who have brought in hooded towels for our Little Hands Service Project!

We will collect towels through Wednesday.

Details are HERE.

Thank you to Master Hubbley, Phoebe's Taekwondo instructor, for treating us to an informative lesson on Taekwondo and self defense. Fun was had by all! More photos below.

Valentine's Day is right around the corner and we will have a class celebration on Wednesday, February 14. The girls may start working on a mailbox (about shoebox size) to hold cards from their classmates. They can be as creative with this as they would like, and it would be great to have the boxes and Valentines in by Monday, February 12.

They need to make a card for each student in our class, and here is a class list: