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

Week: October 24th

Parent/Teacher conference time is almost here. Conferences will be held the week of November 7^th. I have posted a conference sign-up sheet outside of our classroom. Please sign up for your preferred time. I will do my best to accommodate everyone.

If you are unable to come in to sign up, please send me a note or an email with your availability. Conferences will be held before and after school Monday 11/7-Thursday 11/10.

Notes: Thank you to Judson’s family for hosting our fall field trip, to Zeb’s father for our ELF lesson, and to all of our parent volunteers.  It was a fun and informative day!

Pictures can be viewed on the class blog.

Reading: Keep up that reading at home!

Some students can use extra practice with letter-sound correspondence and rhyming…practice at home helps!

We are still loving our class read-aloud: Charlotte’s Web !

Writing: We are working on “Fall” books. 1C students are becoming beautiful writers. We are working on writing conventions such as spacing, uppercase vs. lowercase letters, and punctuation.

Spelling: “H” and “C” sounds and word identification

Math: Introduction to coins and cents notation-this week we are focusing on pennies.

Science/Social Studies: Our ELF lesson this week focused on leaf variations and characteristics and nutrition (photosynthesis).

Homework!

First graders will begin having homework next week. On Monday, we will be sending home green folders with spelling work. This is to be done at home and returned by Friday. Students should be familiar with instructions, as we have been practicing in class.

Word of the week: “how”                 

                     

Have a wonderful and safe weekend!

-Mrs. Craft

Fall Field Trip

Week: October 17th

Fire Safety…

On Thursday the Hartland Fire Department paid a visit to our school in honor of fire safety month. The students learned about fire safety and toured the fire truck. Please talk with your child about fire safety in your own home.

Check out the picture on our class blog of 1C students in their fire hats.

Notes: The first graders have a field trip on Monday, October 24^th. We will be leaving school after snack time, so children will be bringing their lunches with them on the trip. Those who get hot lunch will be given a brown bag lunch from the cafeteria.

In the Classroom…

Reading: 1C has been learning how to think and talk about books with others by sharing a book with a reading partner each day.

We are still loving our class read-aloud: Charlotte’s Web !

Writing: We completed our rhyming books, and are focusing on handwriting. We are trying to ensure that all students know how to write important identification information, such as last name, phone number and address. Practice at home would be beneficial!

Spelling: “B” and “W” sounds and word identification.

Math: 1C has been learning about time and telling time on the hour. Keep up counting by 10s, 5s, and 2s at home!

Science/Social Studies: We are investigating aspects of season change, such as why leaves change colors.

Check out the pictures on Mrs. Rodis’ blog of 1C in action as they make salsa and work on their Monarch butterfly project.

Word of the week: “me”

Have a wonderful and safe weekend!

-Mrs. Craft

Fire Safety Day!

Week: October 10

October fun….

On Monday, October 24^th the first graders will take a field trip to the home of Judson Dunne to do some exploring on nearby nature trails. We will be investigating signs of season change.

We are looking for 2 or 3 parent volunteers who might be willing to come along and help out. If interested, please contact me. The trip will run

from 10:30am-2:00pm.Thank you! 

Notes: Hartland students do not have school on Tuesday, October 18^th due to staff inservice.

What’s going on in the classroom?

Reading: 1C has been reading the Itsy Bitsy Spider as our shared reading for rhyming practice. If you get the chance, practice rhyming at home with your student!

We are still loving our class read-aloud: Charlotte’s Web !

Writing: Using the Itsy Bitsy Spider as a model, 1C students are creating their own Itsy Bitsy Spider rhyming books.

Spelling: “O” sounds and word identification (listening for “o” in the beginning and middle of words)

Math: 1C has been practicing counting on our hundreds charts and identifying

complements of 10. Keep up counting by 10’s, 5’s, and 2’s at home!

Science/Social Studies: We are wrapping up our spiders unit this week. 1C went on a spider hunt and sketch-we found lots of spiders on our playground. We have our very own “Charlotte” living outside of our classroom’s back door. Check out a picture on the class blog...

Specials: 1C made salsa with Mrs. Rodis in Spanish class!

Word of the week: “my”

Have a wonderful and safe weekend!

-Mrs. Craft