Weekly Update (10/29-11/7)

Things to Know:

SPELLING: Here are our spelling words for the week! Our test will be on Thursday, November 15. Two of the high-frequency words will be chosen as extra credit! (Hint: the words are want and good) 😉

FALL BOOK FAIR: Our fall book fair is happening from November 12-16! Please take note: We are having designated 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 
• If you are able, PLEASE CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER! :-)

WINTER WEATHER IS HERE! It is important to get out that winter gear so recess can be an enjoyable time for everyone! 

RULES REFRESH: We always work hard to be Somerset STARS, however our class is having more success with these new, specific rules for school. As our previous rules were a little more abstract, these rules explicitly help us to keep our Somerset STAR behavior shining! 

What keeps Mrs. Brignac happy in this "catch-all" rule? 

Safety, positive attitudes, and hard work! :-)

HANDS TO YOURSELF! As our kids are developing social skills and navigating free-play, please reiterate the importance of safety and respect for others through keeping hands and feet to ourselves. Personal space is important, and our first graders are still learning a lot about boundaries. We read books, sang songs, and practiced keeping personal space at school last week. Please continue the conversation and check out the song and book below to help review with your child!

Tip: Play Kids has a BUNCH of great social skills songs compiled HERE. Check 'em out!

LAST WEEK:

(Ask your child these questions about school!)

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

• READING:
• What reading strategy do you like to use?
• Can you point out some words with blends?

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

• SCIENCE:
• How are rocks used in the world around us?

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 retell events in a story.
• I can read digraphs.

• WRITING:
• I can develop ideas for writing.

• SOCIAL STUDIES:
• I can be a kind friend.
• I can explore maps!

UPCOMING DATES:

• 11/12: Book Fair Begins
• 11/21: No School- Thanksgiving Break
• 11/26: School Resumes
• 12/10: Somerset Smart School Series (6-7 p.m.)
• 12/21: First Day of Winter ⛄
• 12/24: No School- Winter Break
• 1/3: School Resumes
• 1/31: Winter Conferences (3-8 p.m.)
• 2/5: Winter Conferences (3-8 p.m.)
• 2/6: Dodge Nature Center (Chaperones needed!) 11:45-1:30
• 2/12: Somerset Smart School Series
• 2/14 Kindness Day! 💚

FUN in First Grade! (Photos)

Have a great weekend!
:-)