Fun With Firsties
December 5, 2016
Curriculum Highlights
Math-This week we will continue working through Topic 5 in our math curriculum. We will learn how to solve addition equations with three addends, solve word problems with three addends, and will practice solving addition and subtraction word problems.
Faith in First
During the upcoming weeks, prior to Christmas as we enter into the Advent Season, the first graders will be exploring ways to get ready for Jesus' coming. The children will understand the ways that Mary and Joseph got ready to greet their newborn son, Jesus the King.
You are encouraged to practice ways of "getting ready" at your home as well. Display an Advent wreath at your table, pray before meals together. Practice ways to show love and care for all friends and family. In doing these little things everyone will be prepared in their hearts to welcome Jesus on Christmas Day!
Upcoming Dates
December 6-Snack Bar: Christmas cookies, $1.00 each
December 6-Christmas Program
- Students arrive to their classrooms at 5:30 p.m.
- Program to begin in the Gym at 6:00 p.m.
- Children should wear Concert Dress with Christmas Accessories
December 8-Mass of the Immaculate Conception, 8:30 a.m.(Concert Dress)
December 15-Mother's Luncheon, Concert Dress with Christmas Accessories
Christmas Cookies
Mosaic Month-Volunteers Needed
Homework
Tuesday-No homework, we look forward to seeing everyone at the Christmas Program!
Wednesday-Journal-This week we read about two gifts that Icky received. He got a pet fish and he got a fish kite. Would you rather have the pet fish or the fish kite? Write 2-3 sentences telling which gift you would like and why. Be sure to illustrate your writing!
Thursday-Catch up night! Please complete any unfinished work from the week. If there isn't anything in your folder, please take some time to review the Unit 7 spelling words. With the extra time you will have, find something FUN to do-play outside, read a favorite book, play a favorite game, the possibilities are endless!
Unit 7 Spelling Words
Students will be introduced to the following memory words(sight words) and spelling words this week in our Superkids lessons. At the end of Unit 7, they should know how to read and spell all 6 memory words. They should also be able to spell words based on the spelling patterns.
oh
any
day
good
very
want
Spelling Patterns
-ame
came
same
game
-ide
ride
side
wide
-oke
joke
broke
spoke
-ute
cute
flute