100's Chart
Here is a 100's chart that you can print to use at home for help with math if you'd like.  The method that we use at school is to count up which means if the problem is 6+8, the child should start on the biggest number (8) and count up 6.  During subtraction it's the same technique only they'll "hop" backwards.  We also encourage using the patterns of a 100's chart and the fact that if you go up or down from a number it is + or - 10.  Students may choose to use this shortcut.  For example if the problem is 22 +12, they would begin on 22 and then instead of "hopping" 12 times they would go down one (+10) and then over 2 in order to make 12.

As we move forward in math over the course of this year and do two-digit subtraction and addition these techniques and familiarity of the 100's chart will be helpful.

100s Chart

Thank you!
Thank you so much to Lana's family for wish list items! 

Book Order Wishlist
The first book order is up and ready online and the pamphlets will be going home tomorrow if you prefer to browse those.  We have created a book wishlist on the Scholastic site that includes many great books we'd love for the classroom.  Scholastic has great prices and in the catalogs this month there are a ton of fantastic books that match many of the themes we will be implementing this year that we shared with you at Back to School Night.  There are also many non-fiction books that are perfect for helping with the Language Arts shift to the new Common Core Standards.  

Thank You!
Thank you so much to Colin's family for wish list items and lots of "banking" goodies.

September Calendar
Here is the calendar for September.  You may use the tools on the bottom to view it fullscreen, download or print it.

September Calendar by missdeane

Thank you!
Thank you so much to Lana's family for items off the wishlist!

Thank you!
Thank you so much to Holly's family for the Frogs book off of our wishlist.  We really appreciate it!

Homework Folders
Last Monday everyone's homework went home in a folder.  Please make sure these get returned every Friday (when homework gets turned in) so we can send home the new homework in that folder on Mondays. Thank you!

IXL Usernames and Passwords
The IXL usernames for 1st-4th grades have been changed in an effort to make things more simple. All usernames are now the same as the AR usernames with the letters IXL added to the end. The passwords are the same (which were already matching AR passwords).

For example if your AR username was bfred, your IXL username is bfredixl. All usernames are the first letter of the first name and the first 4 letters of the last name plus ixl. If your child has a 1 at the end of their AR username they will still use it for IXL. (twill1ixl)

Please let us know if you have any questions, or if IXL is not working for you at home and you'd like username and password verification :)

Spectra Art
Spectra Art is a program that our school owns and by following the simple steps and lessons can create amazing art work with our students.  The PTA is generous enough to fund this program along with all the art materials that go with it.  Is there anyone that would like to be our Spectra Art volunteer (or even a couple of you to work together)?  We would ideally love to do one Spectra Art lesson per month.  Please let us know if this is a commitment that sounds fun to you.

Thank you!
Thank you to Carson's family for wishlist items!

Important Dates
Here are some upcoming important dates:

• Tuesday, August 27th 6:00- Back to School Night
• Monday, September 2nd- Reading Homework will begin
• Friday, September 6th- Jog-a-Thon

Beginning in September we will post a printable/downloadable calendar but we wanted to give you a heads up.  As always, every Wednesday will be 2:15 early release.

Thank you!
Thank you so much Marissa, Will, and Matilda's families for wishlist items today.  We really appreciate it!

Music Program Help
We will be doing the holiday music program this year and Mrs. Jackson, our music teacher, has asked if there are any parents that would be willing to help with the scenery and/or props and costumes.  Please email us if you'd be able to help and we will pass your names on to Mrs. Jackson.  We do not know any details about the program at this time, including the exact date and time or what the projects that need will be helped with.  All we know is that Mrs. Jackson needs some help. :)

Thank you!
A big thank you to Marissa's and Harley's families for bringing in wishlist items!

Fun
We've been having a great time the past two days getting to know each other and doing fun class projects! You can click on the pictures to enlarge them.

Homework this Week
This week students' only homework is to fill a ziploc with about 5 things that tell us about themselves.  Parents will have a packet of homework this week though. :)  Today a packet of forms is being sent home and we will need the following back from you:

• Information Card
• Volunteer Forms
• Student Questionaire (front and back form)
• Going Home Plan
• Last page of Back to School Packet (green pack)
• Special class supplies: flashlight (labeled with name) & 2 black and white composition notebooks
• $50 Supply Fee
• "Getting to Know You" ziploc