Ugly Sweater

I was telling the kids yesterday about our faculty "Ugly Sweater" competition.  They asked if they could participate.  I said "of course!"  Well Mikey and I ROCKED it!!  Fun times!

Fun times in math!!

I am SOOOOOO proud of these kids this week!  They have ROCKED subtraction with regrouping.  Last week was our learning curve but we are on the straight road to success now.  Our technology workstation this week was the "Show Me" app.  (I totally recommend this for fun at home!)  The students recorded themselves solving a subtraction problem.  The recording shows all of their work they do plus records their voices!  They loved it.  I have included a few links for you to check out and see their greatness!!

Sara R. - http://www.showme.com/sh/?h=6Jm14Bk
Kenzie - http://www.showme.com/sh/?h=Qr9FHW4
Emma - http://www.showme.com/sh/?h=HoJeubw
Pierce - http://www.showme.com/sh/?h=IJZPfFo

I also want to add a few upcoming events/dates:

• Yearbooks are on sale starting this week.  Order forms went home in Thursday folders.  They can also be purchased online using the following link: http://www.ybpay.lifetouch.com . The ID for Cox is 12373015.  The cost of the yearbooks this year are $18.00. You will find the opportunity to personalize the yearbook for your child.  
• Winter party - Our party will be held next Friday 12/19 beginning at 11:45.  Early dismissal will be at 12:30.  We hope all of you can join us for the party.  Students do not need to bring anything for the party. Everything will be provided!
• Math and Science Night-Please mark your calendars for January 29th.  We will be having our Math and Science night from 6-7.  There will be lots of fun to be had.  We will have food, games, and prizes.  Please email me if you are planning to attend.
• Class Pictures - We will be taking our class pictures on January 12th.

Have a great weekend!  I hope to see all of you next Friday!

Welcome back!!

Howdy families!  I hope everyone enjoyed their holiday.  I know that I enjoyed it but ate too much!!  I was excited to get back on schedule and hopefully drop a few dessert pounds :)! We have worked really hard this week at our subtraction.  It is a challenging concept that needs LOTS of practice.  Next week, we will continue to work on it.  I do ask that you take a few minutes everyday to work with your child on it.  Just give them two problems that require borrowing.  The more they practice, the more confident they will  feel.  I really appreciate all of your support with your kiddos.

Wylie ISD's core value of the 2nd 9 weeks is Caring and Giving.  Cox Elementary is supporting this character trait with a pajama drive.  We are asking for donations of new pajamas in any size.  They must be manufactured as pajamas.  In honor of our student's willingness to be so caring through this drive, we are having a fun pajama day next Friday Dec. 12th.  Students must still follow all school dress code rules and have on appropriate shoes for PE and recess.  Thank you for your support in this pajama drive.  Please let me know if you have any questions.