Mrs. Murphy's Musings
News from Room 22 - September 15, 2014
First Grade Happenings -
We had another super week in first grade! The children really enjoyed the discovery lab classes last week. I am really enjoying getting to know everyone.
Parent Volunteers -
All volunteers must have the results of a current TB test and a signed copy of the Volunteer Code of Conduct on file with the office before you can begin volunteering.
Scholastic Book Orders
A great way to support our classroom is to order books online through Scholastic Book Clubs. When parents order online great things happen:
*I pay no shipping fees for books
*You get a $5 free book pick to use on your next order
*I get $3 to spend on our classroom library for every parent order
You will need to complete a short registration and enter our class code:LFBGH
The website is:
This Week's Curriculum Focus-
Essential Question: What are the important events in the story? (This is a good question to ask when reading at home.)
High Frequency words: be, ride, run
Phonemic Awareness: short i
Vocabulary Words: adult, change, imitate, learn, practice
Comprehension Strategy: analyze story structure
Comprehension Skill: sequence of events
Writing Trait: ideas
Spelling Words and Dictation Sentences:
be, ride, run, pin, win, sit, miss, kiss, spin, skin, sad, nap
I will fill the bag with hats.
Did you see the pig in the wig?
Math - addition strategies to 10
Science - matter: solids, liquids, and gases
Upcoming Dates
*Dad's Club Pancake Breakfast - Friday, September 19 from 7:30-8:15 a.m.
*Parent Technology Night - Monday, September 22 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
*Volunteers Begin - Monday, September 29
*Monday Assembly - October 6, 2014 at 8:35 a.m.
*Picture Day - Tuesday, October 7