First Grade News
September 28-October 2
College Week was a Success
Mavs of the Month for September
Important Dates
October 7: Istation Testing at 8:30
October 12: No School/Staff Development for Teachers
October13: Chick-fil-a Spirit Night ( I'll be there at 7:00)October 15: Fundraiser Pick Up
October 16: Fall Festival 5:30-8:00
XtraMath
** We really want your child to do it for homework daily. It only takes about 10 minutes.
Report Card Conference
Weekly Learning Objectives
Reading:
I can retell the BME of a story and explain what "PLOT" means.I can explain & record events in a story.
I can identify the Elements in a Story (Characters, Setting, Problem, & Solution).
Word Work & Grammar:
I can read and write _it words, _ar words, _ay words, _oy words. If I know one word it helps me read and write new words.
Spalding Sound Cards- ar, er, ir, ur, ay, oy, igh, sh, ch, th wh, & ph,
I can identify verbs. Example: run, jump, sit, read, etc. I can also add _ing & _ed to the end of verbs.
Writing:
I can use different "Story Starters" to hook in my reader.
I can pick a topic and use "Story Starters in my writing.
Math:
I can increase my addition fluency by practicing XtraMATH at school & home.
I can solve problems using subtraction and explain what strategy I used.
I can learn my doubles to help me solve problems in math.
Social Studies/Science:
I can identify and compare maps and globes.
I can use a compass rose when I create a map.
I can identify basic directions ( North, South, East, & West) and use position words to explain where things are on a map.