Things to Know:
ALL SCHOOL PJ DAY: Bust out your favorite jam-jams (or just roll out of bed and come to school)! Due to our Read-A-Thon success, we will be having an ALL SCHOOL PAJAMA DAY on Tuesday, November 21! Woo hoo!
THE H BROTHERS: This week, we met some new "friends" that help us read new words! I would like to introduce you to the H Brothers:
As we continued to learn about digraphs, we realized that PH and GH are also sounds that we should incorporate into the H Brother narrative. Here is what we came up with:
Meet Phil the Dolphin. Phil thinks he is so funny when he prank calls his human "brothers" on the phone!
Meet Ruff the Tough Dog. This is the pet of the H Brothers. He thinks is so tough that be barks at everyone he sees! (Sadly, he barks so much that he starts to cough!)
Please ask your child about the H Brothers and see if they can spot 'em while reading! :-)
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. To sign up for a day, please visit visit this link! (Please note: While the slots are listed from 7:45-2 p.m, you are NOT expected to come all day! Simply let me know what time frame you are available.)
LET'S ALL GET ALONG: Lately, I've noticed our class sounding a little less like this...
and a little more like this...
If you hear your child ever talk to anyone in a particular "tone," try asking: "Can you say those same EXACT words in a different voice?" It takes a village! :-)
WINTER WEATHER IS HERE! *Sigh* Bust out the hats and mittens! 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:
- What special project did you make? How did you make it? (We'll be using it next week to help us count by 5s!)
- READING:
- What are some clue words that help us put story events in SEQUENCE?
- What sounds do the H Brothers make?
- WRITING:
- What family member did you choose to write about?
(Looking ahead...)
- MATH:
- I can add pennies, nickels, and dimes.
- I can tell time to the hour.
- READING:
- I can monitor and fix-up my reading.
- I can read digraphs.
- I can retell a story.
- WRITING:
- I can develop ideas for writing.
- SOCIAL STUDIES:
- I can be a kind friend.
UPCOMING DATES:
- 11/17: Report Cards sent home in Friday Folders
- 11/17: Last day of the book fair
- 11/21: All School PAJAMA DAY!
- 11/22: Thanksgiving Break Begins
- 11/27: School Resumes
- 12/8: First Grade Music Concert (6:00 p.m.)
- 11/21: Winter Break Begins
FUN in First Grade! (Photos)
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