Stampede School So Far...

Room 17 and guests (parent volunteers) are having an absolutely wonderful time at Stampede School. Click on the "Stampede School" tab to see a bit of what we've been up to. 

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Stampede School Volunteers

I have sent home a note for our Stampede School volunteers. Please ask your student about it!

Math

Today, we converted our measurement of the school field (which we painstakingly took last week—three times to ensure the validity of our data) into acres, and then used a grouping strategy to figure out how many times our school field would fit into Stampede Park. It was challenging, but fun. 

This task reminded us that our times tables are fundamental to all types of math. Please ensure that you are practicing at home. Parents, please work on this with your kids!

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Times Tables

Although I do not assign homework specifically, I encourage students to work on their times tables (up to 12) at home. Multiplication facts are the foundation of math going forward, and it is imperative that students know them inside and out, without having to think about the answers. 

You can do Mad Minutes, make or print out flash cards, or play games online. Practice the times tables a couple of times a week, and you will soon notice the benefits in all areas of math. 

Reminder: Stampede School

If you have not returned the paperwork and/or money ($48 cheque or exact cash), please do so tomorrow. Get in touch with me or Mr. Rakowski if you are facing financial difficulties. No student will be denied the experience because of funds, but students who do not return their Acknowledgment of Risk and Medical forms will not be able to attend. 

Letter From the Board of Trustees

Parents, please read the following letter from the Board of Trustees.

"Homework"

Although Room 17 will never be assigned this specifically as homework (kids only bring home work if they are wasting time in class), there are a few things all kids should look into at home to expand their points of view. 

• read for 30 minutes at least three times per week (read anything—novels, graphic novels, the newspaper, etc.)

• practice your basic facts in math (times tables up to 12, especially)

• read the news (I've put links to three major local networks under the Resources tab)

• learn a new language (Duolingo—link is under Resources tab—is a fun and free program or app which gamifies language learning)