Madrone Elementary

Please see the image for clarification on today's math challenge.

Using the digits 1 to 9 at most one time each, place a digit in each box to create a true statement. More than 40 possible correct answers. Usando los dígitos del 1 al 9 como máximo una vez cada uno, pon un dígito en cada cuadro para crear una declaración verdadera.

YEARBOOK SALES CLOSE IN 2 WEEKS - About 1/2 of our allotted yearbooks are sold and you have two weeks left to reserve your copy. Once they’re shipped, that’s it, we can’t get anymore. We’ll make sure that your child receives their yearbook once we’re all allowed to go back on campus. Go online today and nab yours for only $25. There are so many memories waiting inside the pages. http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09821284

VIRTUAL BOOK CLUB - 4th-6th graders have the opportunity to join the Lunch Bunch Book Club. Check out the photos for more details!

Story Time from Space is a nonprofit that sends books to space and invites astronauts to read them. Watch astronauts read children’s literature in outer space! https://storytimefromspace.com/

Thinking Thursday: It is possible to break down the seven-digit number 1234567 and insert plus signs between certain digits (or groups of digits) in such a way to produce a result of 100. One way is: 1 + 23 + 4 + 5 + 67 = 100. Can you think of another way?

7 girls Seven girls have seven bags each 49 bags Each bag has seven big cats 343 big cats For each big cat there are seven small cats 2401 small cats How many legs? Assuming each girl has two legs, each cat has four 7(2) + 343(4) + 2401(4) 10990 So there are 10990 legs on the bus

Wonder Wednesday - Here’s a riddle: There are 7 girls on a bus. Each girl has 7 backpacks. In each backpack, there are 7 big cats. For each big cat, there are 7 little cats. How many legs are on the bus, not counting the driver? I'll send the answer later!

Denali National Park is the only park that has a kennel to train sled dogs.“The True Heart of Winter” gives an inside view of how the Huskies are trained. https://bit.ly/2yjqQOj “El Verdadero Corazón del Invierno” ofrece una visión interna de cómo los Huskies son entrenados.

The view out of our windows may be getting tiresome; watch this video to get a new take on a familiar scene! https://bit.ly/2XBIhV1 La vista de afuera de nuestras ventanas puede ser que ya nos está cansando por ahora, mira este video para que tengas una versión de algo familiar

The county park closure includes school playgrounds. RVUSD campuses are closed. Please respect this closure. Thank you. El cierre de los parques del condado incluye los patios escolares. RVUSD campus están cerrados. Respeta este cierre. Gracias.

Story Time With Mrs. Christopherson! https://www.loom.com/share/f6b010526aad4904b949ffd2902c3a94

The Kennedy Center shows you how to make 3 instruments with materials from home: a guitar, tom tom drum, and an oboe. https://bit.ly/2JOVgdZ El Centro Kennedy te muestra cómo hacer tres instrumentos con materiales que tienes en casa: una guitarra, un tambor tom tom, y un oboe.

A MESSAGE FROM PTA PRESIDENT KATHY DEWEESE - Hello, again, my fellow distance-learning Mustangs! We are looking forward to our remote PTA General Association Meeting on Thursday, April 16 at 6:15 pm. We have a few items of business, including ratifying expenses, adopting changes to PTA bylaws, and electing officers for next year. This will also be a great opportunity to hear from our superstar principal Lisa Christopherson. We do have an unfilled spot on the slate of elected officers for next year. If you are interested in serving as the Madrone PTA Vice President, there will be an opportunity to take nominations from the floor, so please consider nominating yourself. We would love to have more parents participate in the leadership side of PTA. The agenda for the meeting is attached to this email; supporting documents for the meeting are also available here: Google Docs folder for the 4/16 PTA General Association meeting. If you can review the documents in advance of the meeting, that would be great. Click the link below to join the Zoom meeting on April 16. Can’t wait to see you all! ~Kathy DeWeese 2019-2020 Madrone PTA President Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/599700901 Meeting ID: 599 700 901 One tap mobile: +16699006833,,599700901# US (San Jose) Dial by your location: +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)

See Mystery Doug LIVE today at 10:00AM! Doug is inviting students into his home for a 20 min science show. He’ll answer real kids’ questions about the current situation we’re all dealing with, and surprises. mysteryscience.com/live ¡Vea Mystery Doug EN VIVO hoy a las 10:00 AM!

YEARBOOK SALES - Need to be reminded of how many wonderful memories we shared? Buy a yearbook today! Click below to order one now. Only $25.00 http://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09821284

Math Monday A 3-Act Task has 3 parts: a perplexing Act 1, info-seeking Act 2, and a solution revealing Act 3. https://bit.ly/2JFWnwz (K-2nd) https://bit.ly/2JFWnwz (3-8) Lunes Matemático Acto 1 Perplejo, Acto 2 en busca de información, y Acto 3 la revelación de la solución.

If you are looking to watch something fun and entertaining Cirque du Soleil is offering a free show at 12:00PM. At Cirque du Soleil, we offer an escape from everyday life through the delight and whimsy of our shows. Enjoy! https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/cirqueconnect

Fact or Fiction Friday Watch this very fun interactive science assembly! https://bit.ly/3aC3Ok6 ¡Mira esta muy divertida asamblea interactiva de ciencias! Then click https://bit.ly/2JBbuan for facts about Sir Isaac Newton

Thinking Thursday Watch this Kid President video and then take a moment and spread some encouragement! How can you spread encouragement to someone today?Do it! https://bit.ly/3aCfvrd Jueves de Pensamiento Mira este video del Niño Presidente y tómese un momento para alentarlo.