It has been great to be back to learning here for a full week. This week I saw 5th graders working on double digit multiplication. The great thing is they were learning what each number really represents and could verbalize. For example, in a problem like 57 x 32 when you are multiplying the 2 and 5, you are really multiplying 2 and 50. So, the standard algorithm that we all learned when we were in school is something they will be able to not only use but understand why it works. I loved hearing them explain this. I also heard from some 4th graders who were researching Picasso in art class what made his pieces unique and some of the facts they learned about this famous artist in their research.
We have realized a mistake in the agenda books with our day off in February. We are off on Monday, February 18th and have school on Thursday February 21st. Please make note of this on your personal calendars and we will have students fix this in their agenda books.
I hope you all are able to cuddle in and watch the snowfall tomorrow. Stay warm and enjoy the beauty!
Mrs. Turner
principal
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