What Can You Do With Class Dojo Points?

As you may know, students in my class have been receiving (and losing) Class Dojo points this year for various behaviors.  Beginning next week, students will be able to redeem those points for a variety of incentives.  Following is a list of the incentives available from Mr. Tauser

Bring a toy of stuffed animal to class- 50 points
Wear a hat to class- 50 points
First in line for one day- 70 points
Pick your spot in line for one day- 90 points
Home work pass- 90 points
Lunch with Mr. Tauser and a friend- 110 points
1st in line for one week- 150 points
Lunch outside with Mr. Tauser and a friend- 170 points
Your name included in a Phydeaux the Math Pig Story- 250 points
Mr. Tauser writes a song for you- 250 points

I hope that each student finds some of the incentives appealing.  I think saving these points for a reward that a student wants is a great lesson in goal setting and budgeting your resources.

Check out the Ninja Gallery!

All three homerooms have gotten into being Ninjas (the designation at Stevens for silent behavior). However, Ms. Rodriguez's homeroom has taken the ninja activity to a new level.  Several of them have created drawings and art work to help themselves and others remember to be ninjas, when that is appropriate. This work is currently displayed in the ninja gallery(shown above).

Save Your Box Tops

Keep your eyes open tomorrow for information about Stevens' Box Tops Collection Program.  You can save Box Tops(like the ones above) and help earn money for the school.  Send your BOX TOPS in to Mr. Tauser. Thanks.

We're Studying Decimals (and Money) Tomorrow

On Tuesday, we are going to focus on decimals again.  This time we will be using money as our tool to learn more about how decimals work.  To get students thinking about THE MONEY, we will be watching the video above in class.