In math we are learning how to multiply larger numbers (example: 156 x 7 and 27 x 45 ). The students will be learning a new method called Partial Products. This involves breaking down the numbers into expanded form and multiplying those parts. Then you add the parts together to get the final answer.

Since this is a method that you probably didn't learn when you were a kid, here are two videos (courtesy of Mr. Curran) that demonstrate the steps of the process.

HERE ARE SOME MORE EXAMPLES OF STATE EXHIBITIONS....

The power point of Michigan was done by Mrs. Martin, and the other 2 power points were exhibitions by former students of Mrs. Martin.  I know these will give you more ideas!  REMEMBER-Early turn in is welcomed and appreciated!!

Michigan example

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Wyoming

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Pennsylvania good 1

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CANNED FOOD DRIVE

In the spirit of giving this holiday season, our school will be collecting non-perishable food items for a school-wide food drive.  During the weeks of November 30^th-December 16^th, each class will be collecting dried and canned food items to be donated to local area food banks and families in need.

At the end of the food drive, the class that has collected the most food items will be awarded the UPA Gives Generosity Award and receive a special treat!  PLUS-the 3^rd floor village is competing to see which class brings in the most cans.  Whoever wins will have our Village trophy in their room!  Of course I know we will be the winner – especially since we are already overflowing with donations! 

WAY TO GO for brining in donations:

Dylan Edgar and family

Cameron Norris and Family

K’myiah Nelson and Family

Brianna and Family

Darnishia and family

Some items you may donate include:

·          Canned fruits and vegetables, canned soups

·          Dried fruit, fruit juice boxes, bottled water

·          Cereals, dry snacks

·          Dry pasta, macaroni and cheese, pasta sauce, rice

·          Peanut butter, jelly

NEW AMPT SCHEDULE!

Please check the schedule at the right to see our new AMPT schedule.  We will have this schedule through January 20th.

OUR SUPER MATH ICE CREAM CHALLENGE!

I GAVE THE STUDENTS A CHALLENGE FOR LEARNING THEIR MATH FACTS.  THEY NEED TO HAVE ALL FACTS LEARNED AND BE ABLE TO TAKE A 2 MINUTE MATH FACT TEST BEFORE THE WINTER BREAK.  WHEN THEY DO THIS, WE WILL HAVE AN ICE CREAM PARTY!  EACH FACT FAMILY THAT THEY PASS, THEY RECEIVE AN ICE SCREAM SCOOP THAT IS PUT ON TOP OF AN ICE CREAM CONE.  BELOW YOU CAN SEE THE PICTURES AND THE GROWING CONES!  WE’RE GOING FOR MORE THAN A TRIPLE SCOPE OF ICE SCREAM!  **PLEASE WORK WITH YOUR CHILD ON THEIR FACTS EVERYDAY SO THAT WE CAN ALL CELEBRATE THIS ACHIEVEMENT!***

OUR CELEBRATION WILL BE ON THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22^ND.  I WILL BE BRINGING A SPECIAL SURPRISE!

THE STUDENTS AND I HAVE GENERATED A LIST OF ITEMS THAT WOULD BE FABULOUS ON OUR ICE CREAM.  PLEASE CHOOSE AN ITEM TO HAVE YOUR CHILD BRING IN, SIGN THE FORM, AND RETURN BY Friday, DECEMBER 16th.

THANK YOU for all your support this year:)

Multiplication Wrestling Lightsaber Lecture

Multiplication Wrestling Lightsaber Lecture

The kids are learning to use the partial products method to multiply a two-digit by a two-digit number (example: 27 x 45 ). This involves breaking down the numbers into expanded form and multiplying those parts. Then you add the parts together to get the final answer.

Below is a video showing how to "wrestle" multiplication done by another teacher.  The kids saw this video today and should now be able to teach you how to play multiplication wrestling!

EXHIBITION POWER POINT EXAMPLE

Below you will find a power point of a former student's (Mrs. Drain's student) State Exhibition Project. The kids and I went over the reasons that this power point is so well done: very little text, bullet points for the important points, graphics that relate to the bullet points, creativity, and all requirements on the outline. As always, please feel free to contact me with any questions/concerns at swagner@uprep.com.

State new york

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Social Studies-Assembly Line Photos

During our last week of social studies, the kids learned how the Ford assembly line worked. Students worked in different groups with different roles for adding different parts to a drawing of a Model-T. Please view pictures below.

SIGN UP FOR YOUR CHILD’S EXHIBITION!

EXHIBITIONS WILL TAKE PLACE DECEMBER 12^TH-16^TH.

There are 2 ways that you may sign up for the exhibition: 

         1.  Sign up on the blog: mrswagner310.blogspot.com

                        Click on the “Permission slips and forms” tab at the top of the blog

            2.  The sign-up sheet which was sent home on Tuesday, November 29, 2011

I will try to honor all first choices, but it is first come/first serve!