Hi First Grade Families! We had another great week in first grade. Math homework started this week. Thank you for taking the time to help your child with his/her homework. We will be starting Blue Book Bags on Monday. Please see the golden letter that explains more.
Math: We began Unit 2 this week. We are working on addition. We are writing and building addition equations. The children enjoy acting out the addition problems!
Reading: We took a break from stations Monday and Tuesday due to MAP testing and early release. We went back to stations Wednesday. We are working on identifying sight words and looking for chunks. This week’s chunk was –ot.
Writing: We continued with our “Name of the Day” stories. We also decorated our writing folders to help us think of topics to write about. The children are really enjoying writing about what is important to them.
Science: We now have three chrysalises! It has been a lot of fun watching the changes! Now we wait for butterflies!
Housekeeping Items:
- Thank you for helping your child practice his/her word wall words. This children and I discussed fun ways to practice their words!
- We want to start good work habits early. Please make sure your child does his/her homework each night so it can come back to school the very next day!
- If you had said you were interested in volunteering during the day, please respond to the e-mail I sent about volunteering. It would be great to get volunteers in here asap!
Important Dates:
- 9/29 Picture Retake Day
- 10/7 Homecoming Parade – wear your black and orange!!
- 10/12 Outdoor Education Center Field Trip 8:15 – 1:30
- 10/18 Early Release
If you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch with me! Have a fun weekend!
Ms. Bradley J
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