How Many More? How Many Less?

Chapter 12, Numbers to 40

Students are exploring numbers to 40. One question may students find confusing is,
"How many More?" or "How many fewer?"
You can help your child at home by asking these simple questions when comparing numbers. 

31 is 3 more then 28.   

or

28 is 3 fewer then 31.

Roller Coasters in 4th grade

Mrs. Sample's fourth grade class made roller coasters as part of a research project in Literacy. The roasters were made out of cardboard, duck tape, straws and popsicle sticks.
 Today they shared their completed work with us!

Diversity in Action Event.

DIA stands for Diversity in Action. This is the name we have given to the work we are doing at Captain around helping our community have open conversations about race and racism with the goal of creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable school community.

Captain Elementary- March 13

EyeSeeMe Book Fair  6:15 - 8:30 p.m.

Activities start at 6:30p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

Popular Story Teller, Mama Lisa, is coming to share two stories, "A Better Free!” and “Anansi the Spider.” Parents and students will listen to "A Better Free!” together. 

Adults will then move to the library for a parent discussion facilitated by Laura Horwitz (Captain Parent) and Adelaide Lancaster from We Stories designed to help parents understand the importance of and strategies for talking about race with their children. 

Students will remain in the cafeteria for a to hear “Anansi the Spider” during the parent discussion. The purpose of Mama Lisa the storyteller is to provide a shared experience for students and parents that will bridge the discussion for the parent meeting.

Please RSVP by contacting Crystal Taylor at crystaltaylor@claytonschools.net

We Stories is a new and growing organization that uses the power of children’s literature to create conversation, change, and hope in St. Louis and a stronger, more equitable and inclusive future for all.www.westories.org

Book Fair sponsored by African American Bookstore, EyeSeeMe. Part of their mission is to be a resource to parents, teachers, and schools in providing the very best children’s books on the market that promote positive images and stories about African American culture and history. www.eyeseeme.com