Report cards will go home on Monday, November 14th. I have given the kids goals for their AR Reading this trimester, and many of them are also reading at a new level. Their current grade equivalent in AR is noted on the report card, and they should be reading books at about that level. It is easy to check book levels on the AR Book Finder, which is on the Rio del Mar website.
They will have a homework packet this week, but not the week of Thanksgiving. Although we are now focused on Geometry and Measurement in math, students should continue regular practice of multiplication facts. I will be giving occasional timed tests, and will have the kids note their time on the test. My habit is to give everyone the same test, and a lot of time. Kids work to improve their own personal time. Those kids that memorize their multiplication facts this year will be very glad as they move into the intermediate grades and use their skills in more complex applications.
On Tuesday, the kids' groups will be doing brief presentations on the Ohlone Indians. After the presentations, they will be bringing home short notes to study for a small quiz on Thursday. Please encourage your child to review their notes.
Take care, and have a good week,
Carroll Mayer
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