BRRRR!!!

Yes, today was below zero so we were inside for lunch & recesses, but the kids did amazing playing board games, drawing, playing 4 corners, etc. So nice to have them get along so well and show such sportsmanship & teamwork. Today in Math, we worked hard on Elapsed Time. This is a very difficult concept, but we are using a number line to help us master it. Have your child show you how to do it, and if they can, write elapsed time in the planner. Lead 21 paragraphs & posters are done and will be shared tomorrow. The students did a great job using the stoplight writing process to write some pretty detailed paragraphs. Once again have them tell you about how the stoplight writing works and if they can, write writing in the planner. In Montana History, we learned about the seasonal squares for the Salish & Blackfeet tribes. Have them tell you what the 4 different squares represent. Have a discussion about some of the jobs of the men & women in the tribes. Tomorrow is Library so get those Library books back. Today in Morning Meeting, we had a great discussion about "work" and what work they are going to do this week to help out at home. To tie into the idea of "helping out" others, Ava brought up the idea of "Empty Stockings" which is helping out the "less fortunate" right here in Billings. So as a class, the students decided that they would like to collect coins/money for this wonderful cause. We will be collecting until Friday, December 13th so if you wish to help out, please send $ with your child for our coin collection. Thank you-remember this is totally OPTIONAL!! Have a great night.