The Sneak Peek
Tuesday, Sept. 5th, 2017
Let's Connect
I have created a private group for our class on facebook and have tried to connect with you. I am pretty sure it is up and running as we have a few members. Let me know if you need help and I will try my best.
SEESAW
This awesome app allows me to create a virtual portfolio of your child's work, since we do not do many worksheets in our class. I truly believe that kids learn best through engaging in hands on experiences. You will be able to view your child's portfolio as it is updated!
If you would like for me to send you another invite please let me know.
It will be several weeks before we are up and running with this! Thanks for your patience.
REMIND 101
By visiting this website you can enter your info and use our class code: g8cf66 to receive reminders like fieldtrips, etc.
Beginning of the Year Assessments
MClass assessments occur one on one with the teacher. (Your child did this in Kindergarten as well) This assessment gives us up to date info on your child's reading levels. In addition to the running record your child receives they will also be assessed on
letter naming fluency, phoneme segmentation and non-sense word fluency.
IReady assessment is an electronic adaptive program. The beginning of the year diagnostic test assesses:
Phonological Awareness, Phonics, High-Frequency Words, Vocabulary, and Comprehension of both Literature and Informational text.
Check out this video to learn more:
http://i-readycentral.com/videos/parent-overview-of-diagnostic-instruction/?pt=teacher
This Week...
READER'S WORKSHOP
This week we will be setting reading goals and reviewing reading strategies. We will be using our Eagle Eyes to use pictures clues, Stretchy Snake to sound out words, and cross checking.
WRITER'S WORKSHOP
Naturally children love telling stories about themselves, so this first unit is right up their alley! This week we will be adding more details to our personal narratives answering questions 'Who? When? What? Where?'
MATH WORKSHOP
We are representing numbers 0 -120! Children are ordering numbers and creating sets through the use of fun games!
SOCIAL STUDIES
Children will be able to identify important authority figures in our school and explain why rules are important. We will continue to get to know each other better.
Class Calendar
Wed. Sept. 6th - encore - Art
Thurs. Sept. 7th - encore - Makerspace / Technology
Fri. Sept.8th - encore - Chinese
Mon. Sept. 9th - encore - Media / Guidance