Weekly Update: (9/11-9/15)

Things to Know:

DODGE- CHAPERONES NEEDED! We will be heading to Dodge on Thursday, September 21 from 8:45-10:45 a.m. We are looking for 2-3 parents to help us as we learn all about SOIL as an intro to our Pebbles, Sand, and Silt science unit! If you are able to attend, please let me know. It should be a lot of fun! Thanks!

STAR CHARTS: Please continue to send your child's Star Chart in his/her homework folder as I like to check progress each day. Remember: our goal is 15-20 minutes of reading every night!

MATH HOMEWORK: Your child received the first of our sporadic math assignments on Thursday. Please return to school as soon as possible and, as always...If you have any questions, please let me know!

BOX TOPS CONTEST: Did you know Somerset collects box tops? To kick our collections into high-gear this fall, we will be having a classroom contest! In your child's homework folder, you'll find a collection map. If you wish, you can have your child tape or glue your box tops and bring them in when it is full. Every penny counts over here! :-) (Also, there is a cool app that allows you to easily collect points by simply scanning your everyday shopping receipts. Visit THIS LINK to learn more!)

LAST WEEK:

(Ask your child these questions about school!)

• MATH: 
• What is a number rack?
• How do you use it in math class?

• READING:
• How much reading STAMINA has your class gained?
• What is a "good fit book?"

• WRITING:
• What did you write about this week?
• What is the "writing bus?"

• SOCIAL STUDIES:
• What is a "wrinkled heart?" 
• How can you fix it?
• What are your 5 classroom rules?

A PEEK AT THIS WEEK:

(Looking ahead...)

• MATH: 
• I can show different ways to make the numbers 5 and 10.

• READING:
• I can build reading stamina.
• I can tell the characters and setting of a story.
• I can partner read and work on words.

• WRITING:
• I can write about how I help others.

• SOCIAL STUDIES:
• I can say my classmate's names.
• I can follow our 5 classroom rules. 

• SCIENCE:
• I can explore SOIL at Dodge!

UPCOMING DATES:

• 9/21: Dodge Field Trip (Chaperones needed!) 8:45-10:45 a.m.
• 9/23: Warrior 5K Run/Walk and Family Mile 9:00 a.m. (Henry Sibley)
• 10/12: Conferences
• 10/16: Conferences
• 10/18: No School- Professional Development
• 10/19: No School- MEA
• 10/20: No School- MEA

FUN in First Grade! (Photos)