November News
First Grade
Important Dates
November 5-No school (election day)
November 11-2-hour early dismissal for parent conferences
November 27, 28, 29-No school (Thanksgiving)
Star Students
Mallette: Iyana has been working so hard this month. She has a great attitude about school. She has been raising her hand to contribute fantastic ideas to our discussions. She is a kind and caring friend. She is dependable and helpful.
Davis: Joseph has made great progress this month. He is new to Chimborazo this year! He has worked on his sight words and math facts. He is a great team leader and continues to work on his leadership skills. He is responsible and kind to both adults and peers.
Turner: Jaida is out student of the month! She has been working so hard to learn her sight words and practice her reading. Even when it has been hard she has persevered! Her reading has made so much improvement this year! She has also been setting a good example of how to make good choices!
McGann: JaSiah is new to Chimborazo this year. He came to our school excited to learn and meet new friends. He puts pride in his work and displays respect for his teacher's as well as his peers. JaSiah is helpful and caring. He sets a great example for others each day.
What We're Learning
Language Arts:
1.9 f Identify characters, setting, important events.
1.9 g Retell stories and events using beginning, middle and end in a sequential order.
1.7 The student will expand vocabulary and use of word meanings by using words from other content areas.
1.3 The student will orally identify, produce, and manipulate various phonemes within words to develop phonological and phonemic awareness.
Math:
1.6 The student will create and solve single-step story and picture problems using addition and subtraction within 20.
1.7 The student will a) recognize and describe with fluency part-whole relationships for numbers up to 10; and b) demonstrate fluency with addition and subtraction within 10.
1.15 The student will demonstrate an understanding of equality through the use of the equal symbol.
Social Science:
1.2 The student will demonstrate knowledge of Virginia history by describing important events and people in the history of the Commonwealth, including
a) the settlement of Virginia at Jamestown
1.3 The student will describe the stories of influential people in the history of Virginia and their contributions to our Commonwealth, with emphasis on
a) the Powhatan
b) Pochahontas
c) Christopher Newport
d) Maggie Walker
e) Arthur Ashe
Science:
1.5 The student will investigate and understand that animals, including humans, have basic needs and certain distinguishing characteristics. Key concepts include
a) basic needs include adequate air, food, water, shelter, and space (habitat);