Anderson's Announcements
February 10, 2017
REMINDER- Friday, February 10th is a Student Holiday
Valentine's Day
Parent Teacher Conference Sign-Up
Mark Your Calendar
Student Holiday- Monday, February 20th
Early Release- February 22-23 (The book fair will be open on these dates)
Happy Camper Book Fair- February 21-24
Online Book Fair
Cougar Caller
This is an excellent resource for student addresses and phone numbers. Please remember that teachers are unable to give out this information due to confidentiality. Thank you for your understanding.
Dr. Seuss Week...Coming Soon!
What's coming up next week:
Next week in reading, your child will revisit many previous learned skills. Students are continuing to learn how to read and listen to a short informational passage and answer questions about key details from the text. Students are learning how to use evidence from the story to support their answers as well. This skill will be assessed soon and students will be expected to answer questions independently. Your child's performance on the skill will appear on your child's report card and GKIDS state assessment!
In writing, we will continue teaching and learning about "How to" writing . Students are learning how to use time order words such as first, next, then, and last to help them explain the steps in which to complete a task. At this time, I am looking for clear ideas and organization, spacing between words, grade appropriate language and spelling, and grade appropriate use of conventions.
Many students are rushing to write their names and simple words. You can help with this at home by reinforcing legible handwriting with your student. Students need to be able to write words using correct letter formation and place them on the lines correctly. This is a skill that is necessary for first grade learning!
In math, students will be introduced to non-standard measurement! Students will begin learning about length, height, weight, and capacity. Students will begin by using concrete materials and move into more abstract thinking. This study also incorporates previous learned skills from our unit about characteristics of science. You can help at home by talking to your child about words such as taller and shorter and showing them items from home that have weight and capacity. Parents can use statements such as, "An elephant has more weight than a mouse" and "A mouse weighs less than an elephant."
In social studies we will begin our study of Abraham Lincoln, George Washington and President's Day. It is important that students be able to identify their current president as well. Students must be able to identify pictures of George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, the Lincoln Memorial, Washington Memorial , American Flag, and eagle. Students must also be able to tell about the purpose of President's Day. An appropriate kindergarten response is "to honor and remember all the presidents of the United States."