Friday, October 5, 2012

5V News

Xtra Math:
In today's Friday folders you will find a paper on how to access your child's Xtra Math account at home.  I am not requiring Xtra Math as a part of home learning but it's a great way to practice math facts and it only takes a few minutes a day.  I am encouraging students to spend some time each week on the site.

Typing Pal:
Students have access to a website called Typing Pal at home and it's accessible from my Diigo site.  All students have accounts and have already spent some time on it this year.  Once again, I am not requiring it as part of home learning, but I am encouraging students to spend some time on it each week.

NECAP testing:
Testing started this week and will continue for the next two weeks.  We have spent a little time discussing some test taking strategies and looked at scored writing samples from last year.

Kidblog:
I invite you and encourage you to look at our class blog and comment on your child's (or other students') posts.  Please pass the website on to extended family!
www.kidblog.org/msvalentisclass 

Notes and reminders:

  • No school- Monday, October 8th 
  • We would love some tissues for our classroom!


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