Pottermore

Pottermore

 

JK Rowling is giving back to all her fans with Pottermore. It won't be available until October, but a few lucky people will be able to view the site before anyone else. Log on July 31st to find out more, but until then go to http://www.pottermore.com/ to watch a video about the new website and to sign up to be notified when it becomes live! Even a Muggle like me cannot wait for this site!!!

Ten Marks for Summer Math Practice

Ten Marks 

I hope everyone is enjoying the beginning of your summer vacation!

I wanted to share something I am doing with my daughter this summer. Ten Marks is a PAID website where your child can go for math practice over the summer. The goal of the summer program is to refresh the math topics covered this past year, and preview what’s to come next year – helping students build up their math skills for fall success.  Students are assigned 3-4 worksheets each week, each with 10 problems.  Each interactive worksheet has hints and video lessons, which help them refresh what they know, and learn what they don’t. The site also provides hints (up to 3 per question) if they get stuck on a problem. The basic plan is only $39 for a 3 month subscription.  I like it because Carleigh (my daughter) can do it when it works for us - before the beach, after, if she wakes up early. She doesn't need me to be there to do it. Ten Marks sends a weekly report on her progress which helps me gauge where her strengths and weaknesses are.  If you try it, let me know how you like it.


Have a great summer!!

Here is a video about the program from the Ten Marks website:

MATH FAIR 2011

On June 9th and 10th  the boys and girls in my Honors Math classes presented their Math Fair projects to family and fellow Indian Hill students. Preparation for the Fair started weeks ago when each student pair was given a different problem to solve. They worked very hard to solve the problem first by themselves - then with their partner. From there, the pairs made up their own problem based on the original problem I had given them. If that wasn't enough, they then made a really hard extension problem using the same strategy that was used to solve the original problem. Next, all of their creative juices started to flow as they thought of a theme, presentation, manipulatives, prizes, coaching techniques....the list goes on!!

I couldn't be prouder of my students and how the Math Fair turned out. 

Please enjoy the movie below of some of the highlights of the fair!

Newark Boys Choir

On Tuesday, May 31st, the boys and girls of Indian Hill will be treated to a wonderful performance of the Newark Boys Choir. We are all very excited and realize what a privilege it is to have them at our school. In Music class, the students have been learning about the Newark Boys Choir and have been asked to wear their "Concert Best" clothes to school tomorrow. 

Looking forward to a wonderful performance!

Thank You, Mr. Celenti!

My PM Math class was treated to a wonderful presentation by, Dr. Celenti, Eric's dad! Dr. Celenti spoke to the student's about logic and math or what he likes to say, "Playing Mind Games!" The students had a great time! Not only was it very informative and interesting for them, but Dr. Celenti instilled that all important message to my students - "MATH ROCKS!" Thank you, Dr. Celenti!

MATH FAIR JUNE 9TH

You are invited to our Math Fair on June 9th!  

The students have been hard at work making this the best Math Fair ever!

Please come and support their hard work!

My AM math class Math Fair will be at 11:00 in Science Lab 127.

My PM math class Math Fair will be at 12:45 in Science Lab 127.

Please ask your son/daughter what math class they are in if you do not know.

Hope to see you there! :)

Pick of the Week - Fraboom

Frabroom.com

Fraboom is a very cool online museum for kids of all ages. Fraboom has great interactive books and really fun games. Make sure to check out the games Quit Shovin and Who's That President!  Another very fun feature of this site is the online classes with LIVE teachers. They have a Daily Doodle class and a Presidential Challenge class, all monitored by teachers (the Daily Doodle is a bit primary - make sure to show it to your younger brothers or sisters). Fraboom is free to play, there is a gold membership for $5 a month, but there are plenty of free things to do on the site without having to pay for it. Have fun checking out Fraboom!