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Novmeber 10th, 2023
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Dear parents,
We ask for your help to support our mathematicians to develop a positive mathematical identity. We encourage them to always think about the infinitive opportunities they have on a daily basis to learn and grow as thinkers. Here’s an article we find helpful from our Bridges Program that might help you understand the power of using Language Intentionally.
Happy Reading!
Using Language Intentionally
It is important for teachers to support families in developing students' positive mathematics identities. For example, families can help their students change negative inner voices by harnessing the power of the word yet. When a child says, “I can’t do this,” re-voice the language to say, “You are ready to learn something new!” or “You can’t do this yet. I’m here when you are willing to try again!”
The language we use with children is critical in fostering a growth mindset, so they see themselves as doers of mathematics. Families have more—and earlier—opportunities to foster a growth mindset by modeling language intentionally. As teachers, we can build families’ capacity to use language that reinforces student agency and helps children develop a positive mathematical identity.
When we praise effort or behavior, we’re helping a child take pride in something they can control. The next time they aren’t successful, they’re more likely to work to overcome the obstacle rather than decide they just can’t do it. Share this graphic depicting common phrases adults use that can interfere with developing a growth mindset with families to help them shift toward language that supports a growth mindset.
Minor changes in the language we use can be compelling. These changes, though subtle, help students see themselves as mathematicians. There is power in our words.
Weekly Learning Goals & Tasks
English Literacy
Learning Goal
Launching a Whole-Class Research Project
What readers & writers are doing at school...
Literacy- Reading:
Students will continue learning how to synthesize, compare and contrast all the information gathered from their research. Students will be invited to use different lenses when reading their notes using their own agendas to answer the questions that sparked curiosity and help them grow and nurture their ideas. Last but not least, they will get ready for their first Reading Celebration which is all about Teaching Others! They will get ready to use posters, google slides, or anything that they consider will help them teach one another.
What readers & writers could be doing at home...
Spanish Literacy
Learning Goal
De personal a persuasivo.
What readers & writers are doing at school...
Los escritores iniciarán la tercera unidad, en donde se moveran de ensayos personales a ensayos persuasivos, aprenderán estrategias para generar ideas y convertir su ensayo.
What readers & writers could be doing at home...
Leer durante 20 minutos, sin interrupciones para desarrollar la resistencia a la lectura. Registro de lectura
Mathematics
Learning Goal
Students will be able to use the geoboard to compare fractions with unlike numerators and denomenators.
What mathematicians are doing at school...
Students will solve story problems relative to fractions. They will apply egg carton strategy and geoboard strategy. Students will have problem solving opportunities followed by a math forum as well as two new word places that provide practice about composing and decomposing fractions.
Science or Social Studies
Learning Goal
What tigers are doing at school..
Students will begin to create a 3D model to support their research project. They will brainstorm the proper materials needed to be successful, design their model and then finally bring the model into creation. They will use the knowledge they have gained throughout their research into their extreme weather topic and their knowledge of other models to work collaboratively to create their display.
What tigers could be doing at home...
Students can continue their research into their topic by asking family members, looking for resources they have within the home, using the suggested websites to look online.
Social Emotional Learning Program
Learning Goal
We will learn to recognize when we are experiencing strong emotions and can use strategies to get calm. We will practice stopping, thinking, and using calming strategies to “cool off,” so we can act usefully in response to situations that cause strong emotions.
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What friends and learners are doing at school...
Stop and notice my emotions and how strong they are.
Use calming strategies to regulate my feelings when they are strong.
Identify the difference in how I think, act, and feel before and after using a calming strategy.
What friends and learners could be practicing at home...
Think of a time when you acted impulsively, or without thinking. What would you do differently if it happened today?
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Nov. 7-15
PS Student Led Conferences
Nov. 10
End of First Trimester
Nov. 13-17
Book Fair
Nov. 15
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Nov. 21
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If your child(ren) will not be attending the Gratitude Feast on November 21st, please fill out this form: https://forms.ans.edu.ni/gratitude-feast-attendance/.
Student attendance must be confirmed no later than next Friday November 17th, otherwise your account will be charged.It's important for us to know, as each student has a designated buddy, and we want to ensure no one is left alone on the day of the feast.
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November - Calendar
Swimming
Big Questions Day
Meet the Team
Mrs. Lea Silva
4A
Mrs. Cookie Reyes
4B
Mrs. Denise Dukeshire
4C
Mrs. Eva Pérez
Fourth Grade
Spanish Lead
Ma. Gabriela Blandón
4th Grade Paraprofessional
Javiera Sánchez
4th Grade Paraprofessional
Mrs. Estefania Narváez
Fourth Grade
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