Week: November 14th

We have a two-day week next week due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Dismissal will be at the usual time on Tuesday, November 22^nd, and we will see your students back at school on Monday, November 28^th. 

Have a fun and safe holiday! 

Notes:

We have seen an increase in toys brought into the classroom from home, which tends to cause a distraction. Please ensure that your child is not bringing toys to school (unless we have discussed a specific therapeutic need), with the exception of share day (items other than toys are encouraged!)

Field Trip:

Friday, December 2^nd-The HOP-School Matinee Series: Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny

Reading: Students are back in the swing of bringing classroom books home to share with you. These will generally be sent home on a Monday and should return on Friday (similar to the homework schedule). Commentary in the reading journals is encouraged!

We are reading Magic Treehouse #6, Afternoon on the Amazon. We are discussing Amazon animals and geography.

Writing: Students are working on a Thanksgiving book. They are reflecting on and writing about things for which they are thankful.

Spelling: “K” “Q” “X” and “U”

sounds and word identification

Math: Penny, nickel and time review, patterns, and even and odd numbers introduction.

Math you can practice at home: Review of previously taught concepts such as counting by 10s, 5s and 2s, telling time on the hour, counting, and number writing

Homework:

We will be sending home math homework in addition to spelling. This will hopefully serve to enhance students’ learning of concepts discussed in the classroom.

Word of the week: “see”                 

Sincerely,

Mrs. Craft

Week: October 31st

If you have not yet signed up for parent/teacher conferences, please do so either on the sign-up sheet outside of our classroom, or by sending in a note or an email with your preferred day and time. Conferences will be held Monday 11/7-Thursday 11/10. before and after school. 

Notes:

Reminder-

Thursday, November 10^th-Half Day

Friday, November 11^th-No School

Thank you to those who contributed to our Fall Party on Monday-it was a lot of fun!

Reading: Linda Moyer, an America Reads volunteer will be visiting our classroom on Thursday mornings to read with students individually. We hope this will enhance our students’ love of reading!

I am sad to say, we finished Charlotte’s Web yesterday. It will be hard to top!

Writing: 1C students completed their fall books this week. Each student has come a long way as a writer-we are very proud!

Spelling: “V” “R” “J” and “Y” sounds and word identification

Math: Coins and cents notation-Counting and exchanging pennies and nickels

Math you can practice at home: Review of previously taught concepts such as counting by 10s, 5s and 2s, telling time on the hour, counting, and number writing

Homework:

The first graders eagerly completed their first week of homework. Keep an eye out for those green folders on Mondays, and we look forward to checking completed work on Fridays.

Word of the week: “can”

Have a wonderful and safe weekend!

-Mrs. Craft