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We had another great week in first grade!
Want to hear about our week? Ask your child the following questions:
Math:
- What is the number?
Reading:
- Can you read the following digraph words?
- Can you read the following Super Words?
- like
- what
- there
- make
- Can you read Lunch with Val to me? A paper copy of this book is in your child’s Take Home Folder. Have them practice reading this story at home!
- What do you remember about A Stray Dog? What happened in the beginning, middle, and end of the story?
Writing:
- Can you show me your writing in these class books? (Check your child's Take Home Folder!)
Social Studies Update:
- We read 3 magazine articles this week:
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THINGS TO KNOW:
READ A THON UPDATE:
We’re officially HALFWAY through Read-A-Thon! Let's take a look at how we're doing!
Fundraising Goal: $11,900 / $20,000 — 60% of our goal!
**Every dollar raised goes right back to Somerset to help fund field trip transportation, library materials, classroom grants, and so much more!
Reading Minutes: 220,159 / 300,000 — 73% of our goal!
Participation Goal: 305 / 300 students — GOAL EXCEEDED!
Only 15 days left! Check out the screenshot to see where our classroom stands in the reading competition! Keep reading and logging those minutes. There's a classroom party on the line!
Log your minutes and donations here: https://somerset.pledgestar.com/Welcome.html
Thanks for all your help and support at home! Happy Reading!
READING AT HOME:
Scholastic News Articles:
In your child's Take Home folder, you will find our latest Scholastic News article. There is an online component that is a great way to rack up those Read-a-Thon minutes! Here are some ways for your child to make the most of them:- Click on this link to get to the Scholastic News website.
- Under the "Subscribe" button, click on "log in as a student"
- Use our classroom password: brignac
- Find the issue you're reading and explore the "read to me" function, watch videos, play accompanying games, and more!
In your child's Take Home folder, you will find our latest Scholastic News article. There is an online component that is a great way to rack up those Read-a-Thon minutes! Here are some ways for your child to make the most of them:
- Click on this link to get to the Scholastic News website.
- Under the "Subscribe" button, click on "log in as a student"
- Use our classroom password: brignac
- Find the issue you're reading and explore the "read to me" function, watch videos, play accompanying games, and more!
PebbleGO!:
Students enjoyed getting a chance to check out the app PebbleGo! Feel free to explore the app at home using this login:
EPIC!
Epic! is a paid app that students can use during school hours. I recently learned that I can assign students books to read each week. If you would like to check them out (or use the app during school hours), you can download EPIC! and use our class code:
Happy Reading!
KANGAROO FUN!
We had the privilege of having some very special visitors this week! Our classmate, Wesley's, grandmother has connections to Safari Country Animal Park in Baldwin, WI. She was kind enough to bring TWO baby kangaroos to show us!
We also learned facts about their diet, size, habitat, and more! Ask your child about their favorite kangaroo facts that we learned about that day. :-)
UPCOMING DATES/REMINDERS:
Nov. 21 - Read-A-Thon ends (final day to log minutes and collect donations)
Nov. 24 - Read-A-Thon Closing Assembly
Nov. 25 - 27 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
Nov. 24 - Read-A-Thon Closing Assembly
Nov. 25 - 27 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
PICTURE TIME!
