The "TIMES Line"

Everyone knows we have been working very diligently on memorizing our multiplication facts, and now we are united to help each other reach a common goal--being above the "Times Line." Every day from now until the end of the year, our class will take a two minute drill of mixed multiplication facts. Those quick drills are then graded and the average grades are used to determine who is above the "Times Line." Anyone averaging an 80% or higher makes it on the list. So far, after five drills, the list is as follows:

• Erykat
• Hoody
• Idol
• Bubblez
• Rememberizer
• Money Bags
• D'Off
• Garbage Man
• the Incredible Handy
• Gavinator

I am very proud of these ten students who have worked very hard. There is another group who has also worked hard, and they made the MIM list--"Most Improved Multipliers." That list includes any student who has made over a 5 point increase in their average over the last few tests. The MIMers are:

• Mimi
• Gavinator
• Fall Girl
• Pink Princess
• Ohio
• DA
• Big Banana
• Quiet Mouse
• Half Pint
• Pink Lady
• D'Off

I am very proud of these students' hard work! They are headed in the right direction! The final group we are tracking is the "100 Club." This list includes any student who has gotten a perfect score on at least one of the timed drills. They are:

• Bubblez
• Hoody
• Rememberizer
• Erykat
• Garbage Man
• Gavinator
• Idol
• D'Off

The class goal is to get everyone above the "Time Line" by the end of the year. IF we can do that, the class will earn a pizza party during the last week of school. That means we aren't satisfied just to get one person above the line. We have to work together as a team to ensure that we all get there! Do YOUR part to help yourself AND your friends!! Keep studying and don't give up!!

And to try adding pictures again, here is one of a beautiful sunset and one of a family of manatees I happened upon while I was down in Florida over spring break. I can't wait to go back this summer!