November Events
Math Night Reminders

Teachers,

There are several things for you to remember before math night:

1. Please give the signed flyers returned by the student to your department head by the end of the day on Tuesday, November 4th, 2008. We need to know how many parents have made confirmation to come to make sure we have enough take-home kits and snacks for them.

2. I have made arrangements with Mrs. Jackson, PTA president to have dinner for all teachers on Thursday November 6th, 2008 from 4:30 - 5:00p.m. This will give you time to set up your tables before math night begins at 6:00p.m.

3. DON'T FORGET TO MAKE PARENT PHONE CALLS!!!!!

4. I will have prizes for the grade-level team with the greatest parent participation, and the best decorative table.

GOOD LUCK!!!!
Family Math Night 2008

Teachers and Staff,

I would like to start off by thanking all teachers who made "Family Math Night" a success, and all staff members who contributed to making math night...a night to remember.

However, a special thanks goes out to Mrs. Jackson, our PTA president, who took time out of her busy schedule to cook a fabulous dinner. If you see her around, please take time to thank her for this fabulous dinner)!

Now the moment you all have been waiting for....The winner for the most decorative table and parent participation goes to......Everyone!!!

All of you showed teamwork!! We are well on our way to becoming an EXEMPLARY school!!!!!!!
To show my appreciation to all who made math night a success, I have a surprise for you on Friday November 7th, 2008. Thanks again for all you do!!

  • Mrs. McNeil talked to the Lakewood parents and students about the Family Math Night on November 6th, 2008.
  • 2nd grade team posing for a picture before the Math Night.
  • 3rd grade team posing for a picture before the Math Night.
  • Pre-K team posing for a picture before the Math Night.
  • 4th grade team posing for a picture before the Math Night.
  • 5th grade team posing for a picture before the Math Night.
  • Exceptional Education team posing for a picture before the Math Night.
  • Kindergarten team posing for a picture before the Math Night.
  • 1st grade team posing for a picture before the Math Night.
  • Ms. Gaston (Paraprofessional) and Ms. Young (PE teacher) provided snacks and refreshments.
  • Students used 100 charts to count.
  • 2nd grade teacher on the left (Ms. Gulla) and Math Coach on the right (Mrs. McNeil) had a great time making human puppet and learning about volume with 1 gallon jug.
  • The student used coins to add.
  • Fractions are fun!
  • 2nd grade teacher on the left (Ms. Gulla) and 2nd grade Bilingual teacher on the right (Ms. Alvarado) explained to students and parents the techniques to make a human puppet.
  • 4th grade teacher Ms. Johnson played ones and tens bingo with a student.
  • Pattern blocks can make pictures too!
  • The student played 100 chart puzzle.
  • Beans, more beans!
  • A Lakewood student solved 2 digit addition/subtraction problems.
  • I can make a number sentence!
  • More about fractions!
  • Coloring time!
    • December Events
    Extra Reminders
    Teachers,

    According to Ms. Webber, the 100th day "falls" on Monday, February 23, 2009. Please mark on your calendars. You can also check with the attendance clerk if in doubt or if you lose track of days. We will use the same packet that we had on last year.

    Also, Fastest on Facts will be in-house again this year. Please continue to work with your kids with each level test. After the holidays, I will have you select 2 students per class by grade level to compete.
    January Events
    Math Problem-Solving Contest!
    The Second Annual Math Problem-Solving contest starts Tuesday, January 13, 2009 and continues on every Tuesday until the week before Math TAKS test on April 7th, 2009. The problem is located on the Problem-Solving Wall across from the cafeteria. Students are to write their first and last name, their teacher’s name, and the answer to the problem neatly, and place it in the box. Every Friday, there will be a drawing for each grade level and the winners will be announced. Students MUST show their work and it MUST be neat and readable!
  • In preparation for the Math TAKS tests for 3rd to 5th grade students, Math Coach Mrs. McNeil created a problem solving plan for the students to follow.
  • 5th grade students worked hard to solve the math problems.
    • February Events
    100 Days of School 2009
  • Lakewood Elementary School celebrated 100 Days of School on February 23rd, 2009. There are 100 seeds in the watermelon!
  • 2nd grade students used hokey sticks and hula hoops to make the number 100.
  • Colorful 100 Days artwork!
  • 3rd grade teacher Mrs. Stanford played 100 Days of School games with students.
  • Special Education teacher Mrs. Marshall, Mrs. Land, Mrs. Owens (Paraprofessional), and Ms. Anderson (Paraprofessional) made the number 100 sign with their hands.
  • Songs anyone?!
  • Lakewood students played with 100 pieces of puzzles.
  • Ms. Pervis (Librarian) showed the book “100 Days of School.”
  • Nice hats!
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