Monday, November 11, 2019

Weekly Update: 11/11-11/15

Things to Know:

BOOK FAIR: This week is our book fair! Here are some details about how the fair has changed from the past: 

Fair Hours
Because students are no longer allowed to purchase books during the school day, our hours of sale will be as follows:

    -Monday - Thursday, 7:15-8:00am, 2:30-6pm
    -Friday: 7:15am-8:00am, plus 8:00am-1:00pm for Readathon coupon purchases
              and teacher purchases

VISIT THE BOOK FAIR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFO! (Including how to shop ONLINE!)


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!)




MYSTERY READERS: We have had SO much fun with our Mystery Readers this year! There are still PLENTY of slots open, so spread the word! We love to have parents, grandparents, aunts/uncles, cousins...all of our classroom family's special friends for a visit! Please click THIS LINK to sign up!



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

This poster from SAC is also very helpful!



THIS WEEK:

(Ask your child these questions about school!)
  • MATH: 
    • How can you add numbers together to make ten? Can you name all of 10's "friends"?
    • What do you know about nickels? Pennies?
  • READING:
    • Who are the "H Brothers?"
    • Read the following words:
      • shut
      • fish
      • chat
      • itch
      • thin
      • with
      • when
      • which
  • WRITING:
    • Can you show me what you wrote on SeeSaw?
  • SOCIAL STUDIES:
    • What is a COMMUNITY?
A PEEK AT THIS WEEK:

(Looking ahead...)

  • MATH: 
    • I can use math fact strategies.
  • READING:
    • I can monitor and fix-up my reading. 
    • I name the cause and effect of events in a story.
    • I can read long-a words.
  • WRITING:
    • I can develop ideas for writing.
  • SOCIAL STUDIES:
    • I can be a kind friend.
    • I can describe jobs and rules in a community!

UPCOMING DATES:

  • 11/11-11/15: Book Fair
  • 11/27: Thanksgiving Break
  • 12/2: School Resumes
  • 12/6: Ms. Carroll's Last Day :-(
  • 12/12: First Grade Winter Concert (6-7 p.m.)
  • 12/21: First Day of Winter
  • 12/23: No School- Winter Break
  • 1/2: School Resumes

FUN in First Grade! (Photos)









































Have a great week!


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