Challenge News

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    Dates to Remember:

    • August 14—First Day of School
    • Week of August 26th – Challenge starts!
    • September 2nd– Labor Day Holiday
    • September 16th—Teacher Work Day

     

    An Introduction to Archaeology

    During the first month of Challenge we will study the scientific method and tools of the archaeologist. Students will also develop an understanding of the rich vocabulary specific to the field of archaeology.

     

    Paperwork

    Be sure to sign and return the Challenge Permission to Serve Form and the other forms sent home with your child after his/her first Challenge class.  Classes will start the week of August 26th.

     

     

     

    Algebra 3rd-5th / Code Crackers K-2nd

    Math will continue to be a strong part of our curriculum this month. First and second grade students will continue to work on Problem solving strategies and multiplication. Third—fifth graders will participate in Hands On Equations, a phenomenal algebra program for young students.  This program teaches the basic principles of algebra using manipulatives.  It is one of the most amazing things taught in the Challenge program.

    To learn more, visit http://www.borenson.com/

    Challenge Chess

    2nd-5th grade students will focus on studying chess puzzles.  Our UIL competition will be in the spring.  Encourage your child to play chess at home and online using ChessKid.com

     

       



    Please check your child's Challenge folder each week and help them to remember to return it the following week. Items to look for are Weekly Challenge assignments and notes from the teacher. The newsletter is also sent home in the folder. Please remove items that are in the side that says Keep At Home. Sometimes your child may share their Challenge papers with you, but they are left in the folder. It helps us to know that you are receiving communication if the papers are removed.

    If papers are sent in the side that says: Return to School, then please place them back in the folder and return in time for your child's Challenge day.

    Thank YOU!