Starting Math

What a great second day of school in Mrs. Velbis' classroom!  We did an awesome science experiment using the scientific method and we learned about polymers.  Did you know that you can stick a pencil through a plastic bag without it leaking?

In Bible we learned that we need to meet, talk, live and pray our faith so that we can be a light for Jesus.  

We started into our math books today.  We did pages 3 & 4, wrote definitions and did a math fact sheet.  I gave the students extra time to complete these in class.  They will need to have their definitions and math fact sheet done for tomorrow.  Many of the students need to memorize their multiplication and division tables.  I found a great video to help them.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZ4qjYOixAg  Please work their math facts with them at home and in the car.  

We also talked about setting SMART goals and made a goal book. S = specific   M = measurable   A = action   R = realistic   T = time  Ask your student what their goal was and please sign their goal book.

Today, we also did a handwriting exercise using Luke 10:27.

Our quote for today is from Socrates, “Education is the kindling of a flame, not the filling of a vessel.”