Weekly Update: December 19, 2025

 

Take a peek at our week:

Want to hear about our week? Ask your child the following questions!

Reading:

• Can you read this book to me? (Review from last week)

• What did you VISUALIZE, or picture in your mind, as we read "In a Winter Meadow?"

• Can you read and spell these Super Words?  
• through
• their
• small
• all

Vocabulary:

• What do you remember about these vocabulary words?

Math:

• Which of the following are 2D shapes? What are their names?

Countdown to Winter Break:

• Which of the following special events were your favorites?
• Snowflake cutting
• Snow paint 
• Gift making
• Marshmallow math
• Gingerbread houses

Social Studies Update:

•  Our Studies Weekly Magazine focused on the Physical Characteristics of a place. The students learned about landforms and bodies of water. Next week, we will read the Amazeworks book, "Hungry Johnny."

Things To Know:

A Note from Specialists: 

A note from Mrs. Espinoza--Specialists are trying to keep this a secret from the kids but are looking for donations!: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4CA8A923A0FBC16-61310545-specialist#/

Gingerbread Houses:

We had SO much fun making gingerbread houses today. Thank you so very much for your generous donations and help with this fun tradition!

Lice:
Unfortunately, there have been many cases of lice reported at Somerset recently. Please be diligent in checking your child’s hair and talking with them about the importance of not sharing hats, getting their head too close to others, etc. so we can prevent the spread. In addition, the following link is a great resource for checking for lice and how to treat it. https://myliceadvice.com/my-lice-advice-videos-and-tutorials/

Upcoming Events/Reminders: 

Dec. 23 - All first grade pajama day!

Dec. 24 - Jan. 4 - No School - Winter Break

Jan. 5 - School resumes!

Jan. 19 - No School - Martin Luther King, Jr Day

Jan. 20 - No School - Elementary Professional Development

PICTURE TIME!

Weekly Update: December 12, 2025

   

Take a peek at our week:

Want to hear about our week? Ask your child the following questions!

Reading:

• Can you read this book to me?

• What did you VISUALIZE, or picture in your mind, as we read "Sheep Out to Eat?"

• Can you read and spell these Super Words?  
• could
• would
• said
• great

Vocabulary:

• What do you remember about these words?

Math:

• Can you give me an example of a FACT FAMILY?

Writing: With all of the fun events this week, such as seeing Professor Flutterblaster and our school concerts, our writing time got cut woefully short. We will get back on track next week!

Social Studies Update:

•  Our Studies Weekly Magazine focused Relative and Absolute Location. In Kindness class with Ms. Karsnia, students learned about the trouble with tattling. For our AmazeWorks lesson, we read the wonderful book, "Their Great Gift." We learned all about the important and sometimes challenging experiences of immigrants—people who move to a new country. It was a great discussion about welcoming new friends and celebrating the gifts everyone brings with them.

Things To Know:

Gingerbread Houses:

 Making Gingerbread Houses is an annual tradition for 1st Graders at Somerset! We will be building Gingerbread Houses on Friday, December 19th from 1-2 p.m. We are looking for supply donations and would love to have you join us on this special day!  You can sign up to volunteer or donate supplies using this link: Signup Genius Link. Please send in donations by Monday, December 15th. If you plan to attend, please arrive at 12:45 to assist with supply set-up. Thank you for your willingness to help out with this event. Your generosity is much appreciated!

Lice:
Unfortunately, there have been many cases of lice reported at Somerset recently. Please be diligent in checking your child’s hair and talking with them about the importance of not sharing hats, getting their head too close to others, etc. so we can prevent the spread. There is an information sheet in your child’s Take Home Folder.  In addition, the following link is a great resource for checking for lice and how to treat it. https://myliceadvice.com/my-lice-advice-videos-and-tutorials/

SHHHHH It’s a Secret!: On Monday, December 15th, I will be starting a Kindness Countdown to winter break. The kids don’t know about it yet! Each day we will pull 1 chain link off our countdown and do, make, create, or share something special! Feel free to ask your child each day what we do!

Upcoming Events/Reminders: 

December 19 - Gingerbread Houses!

Dec. 24 - Jan. 4 - No School - Winter Break

Jan. 5 - School resumes!

PICTURE TIME!

Have a fabulous weekend!