Newsletter

January 23, 2012

Welcome! 

Third quarter is off to a very busy start. Your child has received the 
schedule for multiplication fact quizzes through February 17. The practice 
test is given for five minutes. We check the quiz immediately afterward so 
the children know what facts they need to study for the four 
minute "Mastery". To achieve "Mastery" your child needs to score a 90% or 
above. If 90% or above is not achieved, one retake will be given. I will 
record the higher of the two grades. It is imperative the children memorize 
the multiplication facts. Spending as little as fifteen minutes each night 
reviewing flash cards will make this process much easier. 

The dates are as follows:

Mon. 1/23  5's for 5 Minutes

Thurs. 1/26 5's for 4 Minute Mastery

Fri.  1/27  Retake Day

Mon. 1/30 6's for 5 Minutes

Thurs. 2/2 6's for 4 Minute Mastery

Fri.  2/3 Retake Day

Mon. 2/6  7's for 5 Minutes

Thurs. 2/9 7's for 4 Minute Mastery

Fri. 2/10 Retake Day

Mon. 2/13 8's for 5 Minutes

Thurs. 2/16 8's for 4 Minute Mastery

Fri. 2/17 Retake Day

The children are enjoying the cereal box project. Those projects are due 
Monday, January 30. The commercials will be presented the week of February 6.

Our class will be participating in Mass on Friday, February 2. Please join us.

* A reminder to have the children wear warm coats, hats, and gloves. We do 
take them outside for recess if at all possible.

Enjoy your week!

Mrs. H.