Sunday, December 10, 2017

Weekly Update: 12/4-12/8

Things to Know:

LIBRARY BOOKS: Students are now able to check out TWO library books. One should be a "just right" book that students are able to read independently, and the other can be an "anything-just for fun" book that they can read with help. Please make sure your child returns both books each week before our checkout day on Thursdays. Thanks so much!

SUPER E: This week, we met a NEW phonics friend...SUPER E! Ask your child what Super-E can do to words like "hop," "dim," and "at"! 




FRIDAY FOLDERS: I am looking for more help for Friday Folders for the remainder of the school year. We have been so fortunate to have 2 lovely volunteers help out each week. If you are able to help lighten their load a little bit, please visit this link for a Friday date! Filling folders usually takes about 20 minutes and is a tremendous help during the school day. (P.S. It is also a great way to lend a helping hand on a day that you are signed up as a mystery reader on a Friday afternoon!) Thank you so much!

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: 



GINGERBREAD HOUSES! The winter season is an exciting time for elementary students! It is a tradition at Somerset for first grade students to make gingerbread houses with their 3rd grade buddies. We are scheduled to do this on Tuesday, December 19th from 1-2 p.m. with Ms. Gardner's class. Please visit this link if you are able to donate or attend!


LAST WEEK:

(Ask your child these questions about school!)
  • MATH: 
    • What can you tell me about 3D shapes? 
  • READING:
    • Who is SUPER-E?
    • What are you wondering about while reading your book? (Questioning)
  • WRITING:
    • What did you work on in writing this week? What did you add to your illustrations?
    A PEEK AT THIS WEEK:

    (Looking ahead...)

    • MATH: 
      • I can add and subtract numbers.
      • I can name 3D shapes.
    • READING:
      • I can sequence the events in a story. 
      • I can read contractions. 
      • I can read SUPER-E words! (CVCe pattern)
    • WRITING:
      • I can develop ideas for writing.
    • SOCIAL STUDIES:
      • I can tell about jobs in a community.

      UPCOMING DATES:

      • 12/19: Gingerbread Houses with Buddies
      • 12/21: Winter Break Begins
      • 1/2: School Resumes
      • 1/15: No School- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
      • 1/25: No School- Professional Development
      • 1/26: No School- End of Quarter #2
      • 2/7: Dodge Field Trip (Animal Tracks- Chaperones needed!)
      • 2/8: Conferences
      • 2/13: Conferences

      FUN in First Grade! (Photos)























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