Winter Break

I hope everyone is enjoying their break. I promised extra credit if you came to my blog over break. All you have to do is post a comment and you will receive extra credit. Don't forget to put your first name on your comment.

December 13 to 17

Last week before our long 2 week break. Let's make it a great week!

This week all groups have our weekly Keeping Skills Sharp. We will also all be comparing fractions.

Tuesday we have a 2 minute timing for Mastering Math Facts.

There will be a winter math packet this week. Make sure once it is completed it gets turned in. Students not turning in the packet will not receive credit for the assignment.

Have a Happy and Safe break!!!

Paper Drive
Please don't forget about our paper drive. Donate today.

Dear Parents,

I would like to share with you a wonderful new program that I would like to begin using in our class this year. It is called Mouse Mischief by Microsoft. Mouse Mischief allows me to add multiple choice questions into my PowerPoint presentations, allowing me to create interactive presentations that engage all students. The students can work as teams or individually to answer questions. Using this program would allow me to see who understands the topic that we are working on and who may need a little practice. The program Mouse Mischief itself is a free download from Microsoft. The only equipment needed for this program is wireless mice.

You can visit their website at http://www.microsoft.com/multipoint/mouse-mischief/en-us/default.aspx

This year our school is on a very tight budget so, I am writing to ask for donations of wireless mice for our classroom. I would need a class set of 18, which each class would share. Specifically, I am asking for the Microsoft Explorer Mini Mouse. Currently it is available on Amazon.com & Walmart.com for $15.82 and at Staples for $29.99 (item #770333).

Thank you for your time, and whether you are able to give or not, know I deeply appreciate your dedication to your child and our school.

Thank you,

Mrs. Dana Mills
928.855.8661 x33

Find the Pickle Paper Drive at Telesis

We are in the middle of a paper drive. Ask your student about the contest and please send in reams of paper to our homeroom. The class with the most reams of paper will win a party of their choice (like pizza or ice cream).

Thank you for all that you do to support your child's learning career at Telesis.

December 6-10

Tuesday is Pearl Harbor Day. We will be watching "Tora, Tora, Tora". Because of the length of the movie it will take us two class periods to finish the film.

2nd and 3rd years will both be comparing and ordering fractions this week.

2nd years Accelerated Math assignment numbers 44-46

3rd years Accelerated Math assignment numbers 39 & 40

Group C1 will also continue to work on their Glogg about fractions.

Week of September 27th to October 1

There is a lot going on this week. Here is what we will be doing in the following classes.

B2: Adding and subtracting fractions with like and unlike denominators.

C1: Multiplying and dividing mixed numbers

C2: Dividing with decimals

B1: Adding and subtracting with decimals

Parents and students, please e-mail me if you have any questions. dmills@telesis-academy.org

Thanks!

Week of September 20th to 24th

I am back and ready to go. This week is conference week so Monday is a regular day and the rest of the week we will dismiss at 1. Please make sure you come to your conference with your parent.

Back to School

Are you ready?

School starts Monday, August 16, 2010 at 8am.

April 19 to April 23

Monday - Reading & Math AIMS testing

Tuesday - Reading & Math AIMS testing

Wednesday - Reading & Math AIMS testing

April 12th to April 16th

Reminders for this week:

Monday we will be completing the Writing portion of the AIMS test.

Tuesday is out Community Open House from 6 to 8pm. Please plan on coming! We have lots of great things planed for the evening including our Talent Show, Book Fair and Great Prize Give-Aways! See you there.

AIMS Update

This is a very important AIMS update. The testing dates have changed for intermediate students. The new test dates are as follows:


April 12th - Writing portion of the AIMS

April 19th - Reading and Math

April 20th - Reading and Math

April 21st - Reading and Math

Our testing relief day is still Monday, April 26th.

AIMS Testing

Just a reminder:

We will be taking the AIMS next week, April 13, 14 and 15.

March 22 to March 26

Welcome back! I hope everyone had a great Spring Break.

This week in math:

1st years - We will be working on Number Properties and Order of Operations.

2nd years - We will be working on Number Properties and Estimation.




***Don't forget, this week we have Spring Picture Day on Wednesday, March 24th. This is a free dress day. ***

Spring Break

Telesis is on Spring Break March 15 to March 19th. See you back at school Monday, March 22 at regular start time. Have a fun and safe break!

Conference Week

Conferences are the week of March 8th to the 11th. Please make sure you know when your child's conference is.