First graders balanced equations using number balances. The students then created a number sentence based on the numbers balanced on the beam. Students were exploring algebra without even knowing it! … [Read more...] about Exploring Number Equations
Mystery Baker
Ms. LaSpisa's class had a mystery reader, Ms. Saleh, come in and show the students how to decorate a cake using fondant animal shapes. The student bakers were able to contribute to the class cake and used adjectives to write about their dream cake. … [Read more...] about Mystery Baker
Parent Academy Hosts Bar Modeling Workshop
Ms. Egar-Smith, a second grade teacher at Lincoln School, reviewed the bar modeling strategy with parents of students in elementary school. Ms. Egar-Smith reviewed the steps needed to solve a problem and then guided parents as they used bar models to solve word problems. The Parent Academy is hosting its next event at Washington School on December 4th at 8:30 a.m. This workshop will be focused on building independence and resiliency in students in grades K-3. … [Read more...] about Parent Academy Hosts Bar Modeling Workshop
Honoring Veterans
Lincoln's second graders placed flags outside the front of the school to honor our veterans. … [Read more...] about Honoring Veterans
Parent Visitation Week November 11-14th
In order to offer you more flexibility for parent schedules, we are going to try a new approach to our parent visitation. We will be sending home a letter with your child’s schedule for the week of November 11th. You may visit on any one of these dates/times. In order to accommodate everyone and maintain instructional flow, I ask that you limit your visit to one period during the week and not bring young children with you. … [Read more...] about Parent Visitation Week November 11-14th