Tag: mathematics

November 4, 2024

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If your student starts their day with Ms. Boelter: Boelter Young Digital Planner
If your student starts their day with Mr. Young: Young Boelter Digital Planner

Important Upcoming Dates

  • House Challenge Food Drive: November 4-15
  • Staff Development Day: November 5 (No School)
  • Veterans Day: November 11 (No School)
  • First Game Club/We the Meeple Meeting, November 12 – Sign Up Here
  • First Math League Meeting After School, November 16 – Signup Here

Curriculum

Last week, we started a new unit on multiplying decimals. The overarching concept for this unit is that multiplying a number by a decimal less than one results in a smaller value, while multiplying a number by a decimal greater than one yields a larger value. We’ve multiplied a whole number by a decimal and will multiply a decimal by a whole number on Tuesday. We will close out the week with a variety of strategies to multiply decimals by decimals. By the end of this week, students should be able to use a strategy that works for them when multiplying decimals. Below is a video that walks through the area model step by step, which helps students understand what is happening to that decimal numbers as we multiply them.

In our SEL lesson this week, we discussed communication and how to make a sincere apology. We reflected that we shouldn’t apologize until we are ready and we mean those words. We also discussed why apologizing can seem so hard, because we have to self reflect and accept ownership of that mistake.

Thank you for sending in such wonderful and thoughtful students. We do have so much fun each and every day. 🙂

October 28, 2024

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Digital Planners for This Week

If your student starts their day with Ms. Boelter: Boelter Young Digital Planner
If your student starts their day with Mr. Young: Young Boelter Digital Planner

As we move through the school year, I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for your continued support and partnership in your child’s education. Your involvement makes a significant difference in our students’ growth and success!

Important Upcoming Dates

  • Picture Retake Day: October 29
  • Halloween House Challenge and Parade: October 31
  • House Challenge Food Drive: November 4-15
  • Staff Development Day: November 5 (No School)
  • Veterans Day: November 11 (No School)
  • Math League Sign-Ups: Start now!

Celebrations from the Week

  • Our students did an outstanding job understanding and applying multiplication of whole numbers to the thousands place!
  • Mr. Young and I had fantastic conversations with many parents regarding their child’s growth and progress this week.
  • A heartfelt thank you for supporting your student in completing their ST Math time at home. Your encouragement is invaluable!

Curriculum

This week, students will be diving into learning the place value of numbers as we multiply whole numbers by decimals. You can expect their Topic 3 rubrics and Proud Moments to come home on Monday or Tuesday.

Let’s continue to celebrate these successes together!

Students will be allowed to exchange non homemade items on October 31 just before they leave for the day. Students will participate in the parade and house challenge as outlined in Ms. Baker’s message: https://secure.smore.com/n/hdnmb

As we approach the holiday season, we encourage families to participate in our House Challenge Food Drive from November 4-15. This is a fantastic opportunity to teach our students about kindness and community service.

Math League

Ms. Boelter and Mrs. Akin are pleased to announce an after-school mathematical opportunity for students in grades 3-5. Following our inaugural year, where we proudly secured second place at the state level, we are excited to continue this enriching program.

The Ober Math League will engage in mathematical contests against other elementary schools, catering to students who thrive on the challenges of mathematical critical thinking. This club also offers a supportive environment for students who may have encountered difficulties in mathematics, aiming to foster a positive and rewarding experience. If you wish for your child to participate, please complete this google form: https://forms.gle/1HJRdffg1H4VFehJA or access it via the QR Code below.

To ensure a place on the team, please register by November 7, 2024. Participation is limited to students in 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade. Priority will be given to students who participated in the previous year if enrollment exceeds our capacity. Club participation will be allocated based on the date of sign-up. Math League will start immediately after school on Mondays as indicated on the attached calendar, and parents can pick up their students at 4:15 pm.

We The Meeple

Ms. Boelter is pleased to announce the launch of an after-school tabletop gaming club, “We the Meeple,” for students at Ober Elementary. Research has demonstrated that tabletop gaming can enhance cognitive learning skills, which are essential for academic success. We the Meeple fosters cooperation, goal setting, team building, strategic thinking, logic, and problem-solving, all while adhering to a defined set of rules.

This club serves as a supportive environment for students who excel in problem-solving and provides a safe space for those seeking additional academic challenges. The games incorporate mathematical and scientific concepts, all within a fun and engaging non-classroom setting.

We the Meeple is open to all students in grades 3 through 5. In the event of high interest, Ms. Boelter will accept students based on the order of google form submissions until all available slots are filled. Priority will be given to students who have participated in We the Meeple in prior years.

We the Meeple will meet for the first time on November 12, 2024. We will meet on Tuesdays as indicated in the attached calendar. Students can meet Ms. Boelter outside on the left side of the school, near the dismissal area where 5th graders typically line up. The club will commence immediately after school and conclude at 4:15 p.m. Sign ups will close on November 7, 2024.

https://forms.gle/tjvNXJyDLoKur4ZF9

October 14, 2024

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The digital planners for this week can be accessed by clicking the link below:

Boelter/Young AM Digital Planner (if your student start their day with Ms. Boelter in the morning): Boelter Young Digital Planner

Young/Boelter AM Digital Planner (if your student start their day with Mr. Young in the morning): Young Boelter Digital Planner

Announcements

  • No school on Monday.
  • Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences: Conferences will be held on Monday and throughout the week, including daily in the morning. Mr. Young and I have added additional time slots for the morning of next week and the week after. Please sign up at a time that works for you if you have not already done so: https://signup.com/go/hKgUxTA
  • ST Math Access: Students can access ST Math at home from any internet browser or from any tablet. I’m happy to help set this up if you need assistance.

Celebrations from the Week

Topic 2 Summative: Our students worked incredibly hard on their Topic 2 Summative assessments, and we’re proud of their efforts.

ST Math Progress: We’re excited to see the great growth our students are making with our ST Math program.

Fall Festival: The Fall Festival was a wonderful event, and the best part was spending time with families outside of school. Thank you all for your participation and support.

Curriculum

I hope this week finds you and your loved ones well. It’s been a pleasure to see our students thriving and making progress in their learning. Your continued support and partnership are deeply appreciated.

This week, we will start multiplying whole numbers. Students will need to understand the box method multiplication, which helps them conceptually understand what is happening when they multiply large numbers. They will also tie that knowledge to the standard algorithm. Here are some helpful videos on these concepts:

Standard Algorithm for Multiplication

Box Method Multiplication