Friday, October 19, 2018

4th and 5th Grade Evening Workshop

Title 1 Evening Workshop

Session 1: Math - Investigations Overview

Session 2: Screen Time


Thursday, October 25th - 4th and 5th grade families

6:00-7:30 pm


Workshop Details

  • This evening is geared towards parents of 4th/5th grade students. 

  • Each session will run approximately 40 minutes.  

  • Parents will have a chance to attend both sessions on the same night.


  • Free childcare and pizza will be available.

  • We will run a similar workshop for families in grades 1, 2 and 3.  Date is TBD.

Math - Introduction to Investigations


  • Introduction and overview of the Investigations Math program and our expectations.

  • Interactive introduction to multiplication and division concepts for Grades 4 and 5.

  • Tips on how to help your child at home with some key concepts.

  • Technical advice on how to access the Investigations program at home.

Screen Time - Advice for Parents and Caregivers


  • Explore the latest trends in social media, online gaming, etc.

  • Advice on how to set screen time limits.  

  • There will also be an interactive tutorial on using the new IOS screen time controls. 

  • For non IOS users, we will also talking other ways to limit screen time from a technical perspective.

  • Sharing of resources and opportunity for discussion/Q & A.