First week of October... CRUSHED IT!

This week was fabulous! We are still in awe of how amazing the students did for their social studies projects. Their presentations were full of valuable information, they spoke with strong voices and was a very respectful audience. We hope to celebrate their hard work soon. ❤
With the closing of social studies today, comes the beginning of science on Monday! We will be learning about Earth's Systems. With this unit comes exploring water percentages on Earth, several different spheres that we inhabit and our human impact on our environment. Ms. Roberge is VERY excited to explore the world of science with these inquisitive Aurorians.

A reminder: please sign up for a student-led conference. If none of the times work for you and your student, please contact Ms. Lamb or Ms. Roberge to set up a separate time. We are pretty flexible!

Another reminder: as the temperatures begin to drop, please make sure your student has a jacket to be able to throw on for recess or our morning movement break. It's better to be safe than cold!

A few images of our presentation preparations:

New Learning!

Wow! These past few weeks of learning have been amazing. In math students have revisited the idea of arrays and using arrays to show their thinking of factors. We've explored the difference of multiples and factors and the students really took to their creative skills to create the wonderful works of art that many of you noticed in the classroom during Open House.

Today students got to try something new and draw with dry erase markers on their tables to show their efficient strategies to solving 2-digit by 2-digit multiplication problems. Throughout this week we will build our strategy toolbox by adding multiple ways to solve equations. This way students can use these other strategies to check that their work is correct. I marveled at the hard work and focus these kids had today as they completed this activity. It will be great when the sun comes out and we try it with chalk!

In L.A. students continue to work hard publishing their stories on Seesaw. I learned a lot about technology from these well rounded individuals. We have some technology all stars on our team! Check in with your student about what comes next. I'm sure it will be great!

This is the week we wrap up Social Studies. Students are learning a lot about geography and the many aspects that come with it. They have chosen a "tribe" name and are working in small groups to create the best possible living situation for their people. They seem to be loving the involvement and use of slideshow. We will be presenting these to each other this week.

Next week we begin our first Science unit! YAHOO!!! (Ms. Roberge is VERY excited). This unit will focus on Earth Systems, mainly the water on planet Earth and the different spheres that the Earth has. This is a unit full of projects, inquiry and even a field trip to Mills River Park to collect water samples. These kids are going to rock it!

Our Aurorians continue to amaze us with the amount of kindness, empathy, helpfulness and hard work they continue to exhibit. Please check in with your student about their day! They are doing so much each day and should be celebrated.

Until next time, continue to check our Twitter and Instagram page for daily updates on our day!

Parent Conferences

Howdy Aurorian Parents/Guardians! 

It is coming close to the time of year when your student shows you their amazing work thus far in the school year. A couple of emails were sent out today to share some of the available time slots to have you and your student come in for your student-led conference. Please check with your child to make sure they are able to attend, as they are the star of the conference!

If you do not see a time slot that works for your family, please let us know so that we can accomodate you!

Many thanks!