SPELLING: Thank you so much to all that shared your feedback on spelling this year! We will be continuing spelling the same way that we have, with 10 words plus two extra credit words. We will do spelling tests on Thursdays every full week of school (not on partial weeks). Lists will be included in Friday Folders and on our weekly blog. THIS WEEK'S WORDS ARE:
- huge
- June
- rule
- tube
- use
- cube
- cute
- flute
- rude
- mule
BONUS WORDS:
- water
- under
ALL SCHOOL PAJAMA DAY ON FRIDAY: Cozy up- it's PJ day on Friday, December 20th! Students are welcome to bring slippers and a stuffed animal if they would like.
SUPER E: This week, we continue work with our 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:
MINNEAPOLIS INSTITUTE OF ARTS: We will be attending the MIA with our 3rd grade buddies on Friday, January 10th from 9:30-11:30 a.m. If you are interested in chaperoning this event, please let me know!
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 Friday, December 20th 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?
- WRITING:
- What did you work on in writing this week? What did you add to your illustrations?
(Looking ahead...)
- MATH:
- I can use math fact strategies.
- I can name 3D shapes.
- READING:
- I can read contractions.
- I can read SUPER-E words! (CVCe pattern)
- WRITING:
- I can develop ideas for writing.
- SOCIAL STUDIES:
- I can explore MAPS.
UPCOMING DATES:
- 12/20: ALL SCHOOL PJ DAY!
- 12/20: Gingerbread Houses with Ms. Gardner's Class
- 12/21: First Day of Winter
- 12/23: No School- Winter Break
- 1/2: School Resumes
- 1/10: Minneapolis Institute of Arts (9:30-11:30- Chaperones needed!)
FUN in First Grade! (Photos)
