First Grade Newsletter
Oct. 24th- 28th
This Week in First Grade
Writing:
We have begun writing "How-To" books. Our students are becoming teachers! They have been discussing with their piers about different topics, and we are enjoying hearing what EXPERTS we have in first grade! There are experts in sports, cooking, cleaning, and even sharpening a pencil! Ask your child about his or her "How-To" books...it just might make your day.
Reading:
We will be working on Stress and Intonation, crashing word parts together to solve the whole word, and making sure that they words we read look right and MAKE SENSE!
Math:
On Monday, we will have our assessment on Module 5-Subtraction Concepts. We will begin Unit 2 on Monday. Do not expect homework on Monday. This day will be used to give a pre-assessment before starting the Unit 2. On tuesday, we will begin Module 6-Addition Strategies. Always check your child's math sheets from that day to keep up with that day's strategy.
*Counting On 1, 2, or 3
*Add doubles- What are doubles facts?
*Use doubles-How can you use doubles to help you add?
Science:
Unit 4 Forces and Energy
*How Do We Use Energy?
*How Do Magnets Move Objects?
*How Do Objetcs Move?
*How Can we Change the Way Objects Move?
NOTES
**Spelling: Starting next week, we will begin "I Can Spell!" Fridays. These are small assessments SIMILAR to a spelling test; however, no list will be provided. Here is why: We are teaching our students HOW to spell instead of memorizing spelling words. More times than not, students memorize a spelling list but are unable to apply those words later. Will will inform of you of the phonics lessons we have covered each week, and the spelling words will come from those RULES. For example, we have covered "s blends," so the list may contain the word STop. "I Can Spell!" will begin this coming Friday. Here are the letter sounds they need to practice: n,o,t,p,i,l,a,z,s,d, and s blends. Here are some common s blends: sc, sk, sm, sn, sp, st, sw, spl.
**RAFFLE TICKETS:
Remember, these tickets raise money for our classrooms. Tickets are due back (sold and unsold) on Friday, October 28th. The tickets will sell for $1.00 each. The drawing will be held the night of the Fall Festival (October 29th). Please check your child's folder for more information. If you would like MORE tickets, please contact your child's teacher.
Why sell raffle tickets? This money is used for classroom supplies, a field trip, Eagle Period supplies, etc.
RED RIBBON WEEK SCHEDULE:
MONDAY-TOO BRIGHT TO DO DRUGS (WEAR SUNGLASSES)
TUESDAY-"HAIRS" TO A DRUG FREE LIFE (CRAZY HAIR)
WEDNESDAY-LONG LIFE AHEAD BEING DRUG FREE (DRESS LIKE AN ELDERLY PERSON)
THURSDAY-HUGS, NOT DRUGS (BRING A STUFFED ANIMAL)
FRIDAY-DREAM OF A DRUG FREE WORLD (WEAR PJS)
Important Dates:
- Wonderful Wednesdays - Wear orange this six weeks on Wednesdays.
- Fly Fridays - Students will meet in gym for a special weekly program.
October 24-28 - Red Ribbon Week
OCTOBER 29 - FALL FESTIVAL 4:00-7:00 p.m. (This is a Saturday.)
October 31 - Halloween (No costumes, please.)
November 11-Veteran's Day Program (music)
November 18th-Bring a Parent to School Day (more information to come)
November 21-25th: Thanksgiving Break
CONTACT INFORMATION
Brock Elementary 817-594-8017