Weekly Update: 10/30-11/3

Things to Know:

SPELLING: Your child will have another spelling test on Wednesday of this week. Each night, please make sure your child practices spelling by sorting and spelling the words. Here is an example of what your child's spelling practice may look like:

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: I am looking for volunteers that are willing to work one on one with students on reading and math skills. Volunteers are needed on a "come when you can, leave when you want" basis Monday-Friday. I am in the process of creating a signup on signupgenius.com, but if you are interested in helping before then, please let me know! Thank you SO much!

THIS WEEK: On Thursday and Friday of this week, there will be no students at Somerset. On Thursday, teachers in the district will be meeting to learn how to better implement our new math curriculum. On Friday, teachers will be working on our first quarter report cards. 

FALL BOOK FAIR: Our fall book fair is happening from November 13-17! Please take note: We are having new book fair hours in order to accommodate more families and to limit the need for parent volunteers. The new book fair hours are as follows: 

• Monday: 2-6pm
• Tuesday: 7:15-11am, 2-6pm
• Wednesday: 7:15-11am, 2-6pm
• Thursday: 2-6pm
• Friday: 7:15-11am 

WINTER WEATHER IS HERE! Students were pretty frosty and soggy today after recess! It is important to get out that winter gear so recess can be an enjoyable time for everyone! 

LAST WEEK:

(Ask your child these questions about school!)

• MATH: 
• Can you tell me a math story? What equation matches your story?

• READING:
• What is our "Reading CAFE?" 
• What does it mean to "tune in to interesting words"?

• WRITING:
• Can you tell me about your SPOOKY story?

• SCIENCE:
• What can you tell me about CLAY?

A PEEK AT THIS WEEK:

(Looking ahead...)

• MATH: 
• I can use math fact strategies.

• READING:
• I can monitor and fix-up my reading. 
• I can read blends. 
• I can describe cause and effect relationships.

• WRITING:
• I can develop ideas for writing.

• SOCIAL STUDIES:
• I can be a kind friend.

• SCIENCE:
• I can find examples of pebbles, sand, and silt in the world around me.

UPCOMING DATES:

• 11/8: Read-A-Thon closing assembly
• 11/9: NO STUDENTS (Professional Development)
• 11/10: NO STUDENTS (End of Quarter #1)
• 11/13: Book fair begins!
• 11/17: Report Cards sent home in Friday Folders
• 11/17: Last day of the book fair
• 11/22: Thanksgiving Break Begins
• 11/27: School Resumes

FUN in First Grade! (Photos)