Thursday, October 6, 2011
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It’s cool enough to have a National Park Ranger come visit, it’s quite another to have someone visit dressed in an authentic Civil War uniform. On Monday we were incredibly fortunate to have Phil Officer visit the 7th grade Social Studies class to discuss the Civil War. Yes, the last name should be familiar, he is Mrs. Officer’s son! Phil leads tours which educate visitors about the Civil War at the National Historical Site at Harper’s Ferry. It was a great way to bring the Civil War to life and to benefit from the expertise of a Park Ranger (who is enmeshed in this period of our history). It is always surprising that as much as we are taught about the Civil War, there always details that are newly revealed when one visits a historical site or hears an authority speak. Phil even took the time to bake a batch of Hard Tack, the primary source of food ck Ta for the Civil War soldier, so kids could experience a little of the life of a rd Ha soldier. We are glad to report that no one lost any teeth in their attempt to eat it. It is notable that while the kids sampled hard tack, theirs was made 8 hours earlier, as compared to Civil War Soldiers who were provisioned hard tack left over from the war of 1812. I did not know that. 50 year old bread...mmm... that’s bound to be tasty.
How Certain Games Can Make a Difference in Math
Summarized and Submitted By Kate Cook, Math Differentiation Teacher Source: “How Are Prerequisite Skills Acquired?” by Mahesh Sharma Playing games with your child is not just a fun way to spend time together, it’s also an important stepping stone in gaining prerequisite skills for mathematical learning. Traditional games, such as cards, checkers, and cribbage or more commercial games, such as Battleship, Connect Four, and Stratego provide opportunities for your child to estimate, sequence, recognize patterns, visualize, think deductively & inductively and to observe spacial organization and orientation. According to Professor Mehesh Sharma of the Center for Teaching and Learning Mathematics, these prerequisite skills are non-mathematical skills that affect mathematical conceptualization. Mehesh provides these characteristics of games which develop these critical prerequisite skills:
1) Games selected should be based on strategies. In other words, to be proficient in a game should mean being proficient in the strategies; i.e., with each encounter with the game or toy, the child discovers something more about the game—a strategy, a perspective, and a relationship between moves. Such games are interesting to novice and experts alike. 2)The game should last on average ten to fifteen minutes so that children can see the end of the game in a fairly short period of time so that they can understand the relationship between a strategy and its impact on the game. This teaches them the foundation of deductive thinking: cause and effect. Only when a child has more interest and maturity and is able to handle delayed gratification are complex strategy games such as chess meaningful. For some children, games such as chess sometimes become ends in themselves, which is fine, but then they no loner are serving the same purpose as we advocate—preparation for prerequisite skills for mathematics learning.
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3)The games should involve one or more of these prerequisite skills both directly and indirectly. For example, the commercially available game Master Mind is an excellent means for developing pattern recognition, visual memory, and deductive thinking in children and even in adults. You can support your child’s mathematical thinking and learning by playing games. How fun is that? To learn more we have posted the full article on our website.
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Knowledge: knowing that such a thing as a disco ball ever existed.... Imagination: making one out of shrubbery and leaf clippings....
- Anne, Alice and Luci, Grade 3
The prerequisite skills for success in Math: sequencing spatial orientation/space organization pattern recognition visualization estimation deductive thinking, and inductive thinking
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Chicken Burgers on Bun Lettuce, Tomato, Onion Cole Slaw No School Garden Salad Fresh Fruit Produce Grilled Cheese Sandwich on white or whole wheat Chicken Noodle Soup No School Carrots Garden Salad Fresh Fruit Produce Turkey Burgers w/ Stuffed Shells or Pasta lettuce, tomatoes, cheese Broccoli Fries Garden Salad Corn Fresh Fruit Garden Salad Popsicle Fresh Fruit Produce Meat or Veggie Pizza Chicken Salad on a Bun Broccoli/Cauliflower Lettuce, Tomato Garden Salad Corn Chips Fresh Fruit Veggie Platter Fresh Fruit
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Mr. Bardos’ Math class put themselves into the the concept of graphing Thursday From the Ford Sayre Ski Council:
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Math Fact Volunteer Training Wednesday, October 12 @ 3:15 in Miss Campbellʼs room
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Welcome to the Ford Sayre 2011-12 season! For updated program descriptions go to www.fordsayre.org. This year all programs will register online at registration.fordsayre.org. Registration for most programs opens on October 7th. You are invited to meet the program heads and ask questions about the program at our upcoming information night on Tuesday, October 18th, 6-8pm at the Montshire Museum in Norwich, VT.
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Chicken Fingers Produce Barbecue Pork Roasted Potatoes Roasted Potatoes Squash Green Beans Garden Salad Fresh Fruit Fresh Fruit Al a carte Fruit and Milk are available everyday Contact me at:
[email protected] Phone: 795-2125 or just stop by. You may print color copies of the Newsletters at: www. LymeSchool.org
Converse Free Library The Library is closed Monday for Columbus Day Ladies Night Out Wednesday, October 19 at 7PM (note date change) Theme: The Holidays are coming Ikebana with Lee Lopez Tuesday, October 18; 1:30-3:00PM Limited to 10 adults. Pre-register Babies and Toddlers Tuesdays at 10:30AM Stories & Craft Thursday at 10:30AM
Special Presentation on Adolescent Development October 18th 6:00 - 6:45 Dr Bill Hudenko Ph.D, Child Psychologist at Hanover Psychiatry and Professor at Dartmouth Medical School, will be presenting to all Middle School Parents on the topic of Adolescent Development. 6:45 - 7:30 Following the presentation the Health team will review the 5th grade adolescent issues curriculum. All are welcome.
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