Why Was 6 Afraid of 7?

Because 7 8(ate) 9!    Haha, get it?

This week you'll need to write your own math story problems.  It could be addition or subtraction, but it has to use the numbers 8 and 9.
Owls, you may want to try a multiplication problem!

Owls- Money!

Start by going to our class website and clicking the attachment at the top of the home page.  The powerpoint will let you learn more about money and practice making change.

Then, solve this word problem.  Leave a comment that states your answer in a complete sentence.  Feel free to explain how you solved!
Mary has a 5 dollar bill.  She goes to the store and picks out a candy bar that costs $1.28.  She also gets a chocolate milk that costs $2.35.  How much total money does she spend and how much change does she get back?

$100.00

This Friday will be our 100th day of school!  If you had $100.00, what would you do?  Where would you go, what would you buy, would you share it?  Be detailed in your answer.

Tell Us About Your Break!

I hope you all had a very nice Winter Break!  I am happy to see you again for the start of a new year.  Write a few sentences telling us all what you did over your break.  Where did you go?  What did you see?  Did you make something?  What games did you play?