1F Weekly News
October 11 - October 15
A Note From Ms. D
I hope you've had a good week! In class we have been moving right along with our units of study. We just completed out sixth full week of school with the students, and for the most part, they are settling into first grade expectations and procedures.
A very important area of focus in our class has been on following the ASD values to make sure we treat our peers and all adults and staff in the school with respect. As the students get more comfortable in their new classroom and specialist classes, some are beginning to overlook the importance of this value. Please help us reinforce respectful choices and behavior by discussing this with your children over the weekend if you have time.
Sincerely,
Ms. D
Please see the announcements below for information regarding upcoming events like the PTA book fair, Parent-Teacher Conferences, and the Halloween Festival.
The blog has been updated with pictures from the week.
SPECIAL EVENTS AND SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
PTA Book Fair
The PTA is excited to bring the opportunity for students, parents and teachers to buy new books in the Elementary Presentation Room. There will be lots of fantastic titles not available in Doha. Prices rage from 15 QR to 80 QR
Our class will be going to the book fair on Monday, October 12th at 1:00.
Monday October 12th and Tuesday October 13th -
Reserved for class visits
Wednesday October 14th and Thursday October 15th
The Book Fair will be open to all parents from 7:40am - 3:30pm or until quantities are gone
Monday, Oct 12, 2015, 01:00 PM
Elementary Presentation Room
Parent-Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, Oct 21, 2015, 03:30 PM
Our Classroom
Halloween Festival
Halloween Information
Halloween Carnival
This year our SPOOKTACULAR Halloween Carnival will be held at ASD on Tuesday, October 27th from5:30-7:30pm. All students Pre-K - Grade 5 are invited to attend. We need parent volunteers! If you interested in helping please fill out the form sent home with your child or contact mmartin@asd.edu.qa
Tickets will be sold BEFORE the carnival. Ticket forms will be sent home Thursday October 15th. This event is for ASD students and their families ONLY.
Thursday, Oct 22, 2015, 05:30 PM
ASD Elementary School
Pumpkin Patch
Pumpkin Patch
The annual Pumpkin Patch will be held in the Administration Foyer from Sunday, October 25th - Tuesday, October 27th from 7:30am-3:30pm. This is a cash ONLY event that everyone really enjoys and is a great opportunity to do some Halloween shopping. Items include fun gadgets, yummy treats, pumpkins and decorations.
Sunday, Oct 25, 2015, 07:30 AM
Administration Foyer
Sneak Peek at the Week Ahead
Reading
- reading goals
- how to have a book talk
- assessing just right book shopping
Writing
- Choosing stronger words
- Interesting beginnings
- Capitals
- Punctuation
Math
- using a number path
- problem solving
- relating addition and subtraction
Word Study
- Word study routines
- Using a Word Study choice board
Social Studies
- Review and Assessment of understanding the ASD Values