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The first day of the February Break is Friday, February 16th. School begins again on
Monday, February 26th.
This year, we have replaced timed math fact fluency practice and assessments with
teaching students strategies that they can apply flexibly to solve problems, explain their
approaches, and generate accurate answers with efficiency. To learn more about our
approach, our District Math Team created these resources for families:
K-2 Math Fact Fluency Parent Handbook
3-5 Math Fact Fluency Parent Handbook
Valentine’s Day - We are asking that no candy or food be sent with the Valentine's Day
cards or brought to class parties. If you are sending in cards to be distributed to other
children, please be sure to include all of the children in the class.
Smart Watches for Children
As technology advances, there are more options for our children to have updated devices.
Recent Congressional hearings have highlighted the dangers that children can face in using
social media and other websites. These devices also provide opportunities that increase the
ability to monitor the whereabouts and communicate with children when they are away from
home. When my children were growing up, my oldest son got his first cell phone when he went
away to college. The age when children get their first devices has come way down. The
decision of when children get their first device is a deeply personal, family decision. It is
important however, to take appropriate safety precautions.
Here are two websites that explore this topic:
Pros and cons of smartwatches for children
Looking for the best smartwatch for your kids? A complete parent’s guide:
Harry Laub, Ph.D.
Interim Principal
Ox Ridge Elementary School
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