Dear Parents,

Today, we worked on arrays in Math class. I did a whole class lesson on the board where I used counters to make arrays e.g. (pretend the O’s are counters)

OOOO

OOOO

would represent 4 x 2 = 8

Each array (sequence of counters in straight rows and columns) represents 4 Math equations/facts. For this example, it would look like:

4 x 2 = 8

2 x 4 = 8

8 / 4 = 2

8 / 2 = 4

We worked through some problems I posed on the projector and then had a competition where students had to model multiplication and division arrays with counters on their desk in groups and write the four facts that accompanied the arrays.

Then, we went outside for DPA and then planned our medieval village set-up by putting the buildings together. We will continue to work on the construction of our medieval buildings and creating the scenery around it!

After lunch, we had our party! We will miss the two students leaving so much 🙁 It was a great time with great food, thank you so much to everyone who brought food or other items for the party!

After recess, we had a writing lesson with Ms. B and she talked about the purposes of writing and had the students write down why we write.

For homework this weekend, the students have a weekend journal: “If you could be a character in any book, which one would you be? Why?” – It should be at least 1/2 page to 3/4 page and is due on Monday since there is no school tomorrow as it is a PRO-D Day.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Ms. Wilks