January 29

What a crazy week.  Wishing the snow had stuck but maybe next time.  I have really enjoyed getting to know all the kiddos.  This week we have been busy learning.  

Pre-Algebra is still working on integers.  We are focusing on learning integer rules for addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.  If your student is struggling have them go on kahn academy and practice adding and subtracting integers this weekend.  

6th grade has worked on adding and subtracting decimals this week.  We have also looked at positive and negative numbers as well as Roman numerals.  They all said they liked the way we write numbers over having to write in Roman numerals.  

Both classes will be having their first tests before Friday of next week.  

Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.  

January 22

 And so we have begun Semester 2.

It has been fun getting to know my new students this week.  We have hit the ground running. 

6th grade has been working on place value and rounding.  We have also begun a review of addition and subtraction.

Pre-Algebra has worked with order of operations and evaluating expressions.  Next week we will begin learning about integers.  

If your student has study hall this 9 weeks please encourage them to bring something to work on as this is not a free period.  This is a great time to complete homework or work on projects that are due.  

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. 

January 8

 Wow it is hard to believe that the semester will end next week.  I have enjoyed getting to know your children this semester.  Please remember that next Thursday and Friday are exams.  Students will get out at 12:15 these days.  There will be no lunch provided or aftercare.  

This week we are finishing up in all classes.  

7th grade is learning integer rules and how to use integer rules with order of operations. 

6th grade is learning about expressions and equations.

Pre-Algebra is learning about relations and functions.  

We will begin reviewing next week for our exams.