Week of December 14th - December 18th
Here’s a peek at next week:
Spelling words: NO SPELLING THIS WEEK!!
Challenge Words: No Challenge words this week!!
Reading: Daily 5 implementation with emphasis on asking and answering questions about details in texts.(Compare/Contrast). We will be reading The Polar Express and other
themed stories.We will review comparing and contrasting, main ideas,
story elements, as well as beginning, middle and end. I
will be working to assess kids one-on-one in reading during the 3 weeks
before the holiday break. More leveled readers will be sent home after
the break. Please keep reading Raz Kids, Headsprouts, and other books
at home!
L.Arts: We will still look at ways to "fix up" sentences. We will continue to point out nouns(person, place or thing) and verbs( action/doing). Lastly we will continue to identify conjunctions and how they can help our sentences have better flow.
Writing Workshop: Finishing up teaching booklets. (Publishing- Covers and binding) Students will turn in a writing sample to showcase this unit.
Math:Reviewing 2-D shapes and 3-D shapes. We will learn about measurement using both standard and non-standard forms. How do I measure an object? What can I use to measure items?
Science: Discuss what went well with STEM snow plow. Students will discuss ways to improve. Share with with one another.
L.Arts: We will still look at ways to "fix up" sentences. We will continue to point out nouns(person, place or thing) and verbs( action/doing). Lastly we will continue to identify conjunctions and how they can help our sentences have better flow.
Writing Workshop: Finishing up teaching booklets. (Publishing- Covers and binding) Students will turn in a writing sample to showcase this unit.
Math:Reviewing 2-D shapes and 3-D shapes. We will learn about measurement using both standard and non-standard forms. How do I measure an object? What can I use to measure items?
Science: Discuss what went well with STEM snow plow. Students will discuss ways to improve. Share with with one another.
Homework
Math Practice Sheet
READ! :)
Kindness is
the focus for our PBL projects this year in first grade. We will be
talking about what we can do as 1st grades to make a difference in our
school, community and world by sharing kindness with others. Please see the lime green letter about care packages for soldiers! :) We would appreciate any donations to this worthy cause!!
Thank you if you volunteered to help with our Holiday party! We
are looking forward to our celebration on the 18th at 1:30 pm. As
always, thank you for your support!! :)
Please
have your child participate in the Six Flags Read to Succeed Program by
reading and recording 6 hours of reading. Once they have completed and
documented their reading, please have them return the completed form to
me. The deadline to submit your reading log is Friday, February 19.
Please let me know if you have any questions. You can print out the
forms below by clicking on the link.
Parent Letter (Print Out) |
Changes in Transportation
Please use attached forms for changes in transportation.
Upcoming Events
12/17
- Polar Express Day: Your child is free to bring in a blanket/towel to
lie on during the movie and a small stuffed animal (everything must fit
inside of their book bag)12/17 - Polar Express Day: Your child is free to bring in a blanket/towel to lie on during the movie and a small stuffed animal (everything must fit inside of their book bag)
12/18 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: End of 2nd 9 Weeks; We will have a class celebration from 1:30 - 2:20. Remember that if you would like to help out, you must be volunteer trained.
1/5- Welcome BACK!
1/8- Report Cards Go Home
1/18- Student Holiday ( MLK Holiday)
12/18 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: End of 2nd 9 Weeks; We will have a class celebration from 1:30 - 2:20. Remember that if you would like to help out, you must be volunteer trained.
1/5- Welcome BACK!
1/8- Report Cards Go Home
1/18- Student Holiday ( MLK Holiday)
Have a great weekend!!
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