Monday, November 30, 2009
Sunday, November 15, 2009
November 16-20, 2009
I can't believe that it is almost Thanksgiving. This school year is going by so very quickly. We had a great time last week learning about the first Thanksgiving. We will continue our study on Thanksgiving this week as we eat, read, paint, write, and share all the things we are thankful for!
READING
Our whole group sound for this week is /k/ as in kangaroo. We will also have several Thanksgiving related activities this week. This may be in the form of a writing job or something to display in the class.
ACCELERATED READER
Thanks for helping prepare your child for AR tests. I think that at this point children can take 2-4 tests a week. Most children are comfortable with taking test, they just need to step it up a bit. In January I will require that every child take at least one test a day.
MATH
We are on Chapter 11 in math. This chapter is about greater than and less than and ordering numbers on a number line. Homework for math will be lessons 11 in the Practice Math Workbook. We will try to test before we get out for Thanksgiving.
LANGUAGE - (DOL)
We have covered rules 1-11. These rules can be found in your child's take home notebook. *Please Note* there is no rule for adjectives on the Grammar Rules sheet in your child’s notebook. We will continue to practice Rules 1-11 in the sentences each week. Sentences for Friday come directly from the sentences practiced Monday-Thursday.
UPCOMING EVENTS
*November 17 - Class Library Day
*November 19 - Teacher Treat Day
*November 23-27 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Holiday
FUTURE DATES TO KEEP IN MIND
*December 7-11 - DIBELS testing by a team of teachers
*December 17 – Class holiday parties 1:30-2:15
*December 18 – End of the second nine weeks and first semester, WOW already?
*December 21-January 3 – Winter Holidays
*January 4 – Holiday for children due to Inservice Day for teachers
*January 5 – Children return to school
Success doesn't come to you. You go to it!
Have a wonderful week!
READING
Our whole group sound for this week is /k/ as in kangaroo. We will also have several Thanksgiving related activities this week. This may be in the form of a writing job or something to display in the class.
ACCELERATED READER
Thanks for helping prepare your child for AR tests. I think that at this point children can take 2-4 tests a week. Most children are comfortable with taking test, they just need to step it up a bit. In January I will require that every child take at least one test a day.
MATH
We are on Chapter 11 in math. This chapter is about greater than and less than and ordering numbers on a number line. Homework for math will be lessons 11 in the Practice Math Workbook. We will try to test before we get out for Thanksgiving.
LANGUAGE - (DOL)
We have covered rules 1-11. These rules can be found in your child's take home notebook. *Please Note* there is no rule for adjectives on the Grammar Rules sheet in your child’s notebook. We will continue to practice Rules 1-11 in the sentences each week. Sentences for Friday come directly from the sentences practiced Monday-Thursday.
UPCOMING EVENTS
*November 17 - Class Library Day
*November 19 - Teacher Treat Day
*November 23-27 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Holiday
FUTURE DATES TO KEEP IN MIND
*December 7-11 - DIBELS testing by a team of teachers
*December 17 – Class holiday parties 1:30-2:15
*December 18 – End of the second nine weeks and first semester, WOW already?
*December 21-January 3 – Winter Holidays
*January 4 – Holiday for children due to Inservice Day for teachers
*January 5 – Children return to school
Success doesn't come to you. You go to it!
Have a wonderful week!
Sunday, November 8, 2009
November 9-13, 2009
What a wonderful weekend! I could really get used to this amazing weather. Mistletoe was just fabulous and the perfect way to enter the upcoming holiday season!
READING
Our whole group sound for this week is /sh/ as in sheep. We will also have a Thanksgiving related activity once a week in November. This may be in for form of a writing job or something to display in the class. I forgot that /ea/ as in eagle was introduced also last week. As expected some had a bit of trouble in dictation with words with the /ea/ sound. Time, along with practice will help.
ACCELERATED READER
Thanks for helping prepare your child for AR tests. I think that at this point children can take 2-4 tests a week. Most children are comfortable with taking test, they just need to step it up a bit. In January I will require that every child take at least one test a day.
MATH
We are still on Chapter 10 in math. We will probably test Friday, so look for the review sheet to come home Thursday. Homework for math will be lessons 10 in the Practice Math Workbook.
Don’t forget the two new links I have added to provide math skills practice and math facts practice. At both sites children can choose “First Grade Skills” to practice math facts through interactive games and timed drills. These sites also provide practice for Pre-K to Sixth Grade for siblings that may need extra fun practice.
LANGUAGE - (DOL)
We have covered rules 1-10. These rules can be found in your child's take home notebook. I introduced Rule 11: Nouns are words that name a person, place, thing. Monday I will introduce adjectives, words that describe. *Please Note* there is no rule for adjectives on the Grammer Rules sheet in your child’s notebook. We will continue to practice Rules 1-11 in the sentences each week. Sentences for Friday come directly from the sentences practiced Monday-Thursday. (There may be some Thursday’s that I will give a worksheet that is related to the rule that was introduced and practiced for the week, therefore there won’t be any sentences for that day.)
UPCOMING EVENTS
*November 11 - NO SCHOOL - Veterans Day
*November 19 - Teacher Treat Day
*Signed papers and AR report will also be sent home
*November 23-27 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Holiday
FUTURE DATES TO KEEP IN MIND
*December 7-11 - DIBELS testing by a team of teachers
*December 17 – Class holiday parties 1:30-2:15
*December 18 – End of the second nine weeks and first semester, WOW already?
*December 21-January 3 – Winter Holidays
*January 4 – Holiday for children due to Inservice Day for teachers
*January 5 – Children return to school
Education is not the filling of a bucket, but the lighting of a fire.
-- W. B. Yeats
Have a wonderful week!
READING
Our whole group sound for this week is /sh/ as in sheep. We will also have a Thanksgiving related activity once a week in November. This may be in for form of a writing job or something to display in the class. I forgot that /ea/ as in eagle was introduced also last week. As expected some had a bit of trouble in dictation with words with the /ea/ sound. Time, along with practice will help.
ACCELERATED READER
Thanks for helping prepare your child for AR tests. I think that at this point children can take 2-4 tests a week. Most children are comfortable with taking test, they just need to step it up a bit. In January I will require that every child take at least one test a day.
MATH
We are still on Chapter 10 in math. We will probably test Friday, so look for the review sheet to come home Thursday. Homework for math will be lessons 10 in the Practice Math Workbook.
Don’t forget the two new links I have added to provide math skills practice and math facts practice. At both sites children can choose “First Grade Skills” to practice math facts through interactive games and timed drills. These sites also provide practice for Pre-K to Sixth Grade for siblings that may need extra fun practice.
LANGUAGE - (DOL)
We have covered rules 1-10. These rules can be found in your child's take home notebook. I introduced Rule 11: Nouns are words that name a person, place, thing. Monday I will introduce adjectives, words that describe. *Please Note* there is no rule for adjectives on the Grammer Rules sheet in your child’s notebook. We will continue to practice Rules 1-11 in the sentences each week. Sentences for Friday come directly from the sentences practiced Monday-Thursday. (There may be some Thursday’s that I will give a worksheet that is related to the rule that was introduced and practiced for the week, therefore there won’t be any sentences for that day.)
UPCOMING EVENTS
*November 11 - NO SCHOOL - Veterans Day
*November 19 - Teacher Treat Day
*Signed papers and AR report will also be sent home
*November 23-27 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Holiday
FUTURE DATES TO KEEP IN MIND
*December 7-11 - DIBELS testing by a team of teachers
*December 17 – Class holiday parties 1:30-2:15
*December 18 – End of the second nine weeks and first semester, WOW already?
*December 21-January 3 – Winter Holidays
*January 4 – Holiday for children due to Inservice Day for teachers
*January 5 – Children return to school
Education is not the filling of a bucket, but the lighting of a fire.
-- W. B. Yeats
Have a wonderful week!
Sunday, November 1, 2009
November 2-6, 2009
Welcome November!! It’s hard to believe it’s almost Thanksgiving. The weekend weather seemed more like fall. Hope you enjoyed yours.
READING
Our whole group sound for this week is /r/ as in rabbit. We will also have a Thanksgiving related activity once a week in November. This may be in the form of a writing job or something to display in the class.
ACCELERATED READER
Thanks for helping prepare your child for AR tests. I think that at this point children can take 2-4 tests a week. Also, continue to indicate when your child is ready to test by putting a sticky note on the book they are ready to test on. I sent an AR report in signed papers, if you have any questions please feel free to ask.
MATH
We will finish Chapter 9 on Monday and test on Tuesday.We will begin Chapter 10 on Wednesday, homework for math starting on Wednesday will be lessons 10 in the Practice Math Workbook. The children love going to the computer and there are some really fun games that help reinforce skills while being fun at the same time. I have added two links to provide math skills practice and math facts practice. At both sites children can choose “First Grade Skills” to practice math facts through interactive games and timed drills. These sites also provide practice for Pre-K to Sixth Grade for siblings that may need extra fun practice.
LANGUAGE - (DOL)
We have covered rules 1-10. These rules can be found in your child's take home notebook. Monday I will introduce Rule 11: Nouns are words that name a person, place, thing. We will continue to practice Rules 1-10 in the sentences each week. Sentences for Friday come directly from the sentences practiced Monday-Thursday. (There may be some Thursday’s that I will give a worksheet that is related to the rule that was introduced and practiced for the week, therefore there won’t be any sentences for that day.)
Information & Reminders
*November 3 - PTA Meeting - 6:30
*November 4th-make sure your child brings their library book to school if they are ready to return it and check out another one.
*November 6 - Mistletoe at ASF - Wear your green first grade t-shirt and jeans.
UPCOMING EVENTS
*November 11 - NO SCHOOL - Veterans Day
*November 19 - Teacher Treat Day - need a volunteer to watch the class
*November 23-27 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Holiday
Have a wonderful week!
Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak! Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen!
READING
Our whole group sound for this week is /r/ as in rabbit. We will also have a Thanksgiving related activity once a week in November. This may be in the form of a writing job or something to display in the class.
ACCELERATED READER
Thanks for helping prepare your child for AR tests. I think that at this point children can take 2-4 tests a week. Also, continue to indicate when your child is ready to test by putting a sticky note on the book they are ready to test on. I sent an AR report in signed papers, if you have any questions please feel free to ask.
MATH
We will finish Chapter 9 on Monday and test on Tuesday.We will begin Chapter 10 on Wednesday, homework for math starting on Wednesday will be lessons 10 in the Practice Math Workbook. The children love going to the computer and there are some really fun games that help reinforce skills while being fun at the same time. I have added two links to provide math skills practice and math facts practice. At both sites children can choose “First Grade Skills” to practice math facts through interactive games and timed drills. These sites also provide practice for Pre-K to Sixth Grade for siblings that may need extra fun practice.
LANGUAGE - (DOL)
We have covered rules 1-10. These rules can be found in your child's take home notebook. Monday I will introduce Rule 11: Nouns are words that name a person, place, thing. We will continue to practice Rules 1-10 in the sentences each week. Sentences for Friday come directly from the sentences practiced Monday-Thursday. (There may be some Thursday’s that I will give a worksheet that is related to the rule that was introduced and practiced for the week, therefore there won’t be any sentences for that day.)
Information & Reminders
*November 3 - PTA Meeting - 6:30
*November 4th-make sure your child brings their library book to school if they are ready to return it and check out another one.
*November 6 - Mistletoe at ASF - Wear your green first grade t-shirt and jeans.
UPCOMING EVENTS
*November 11 - NO SCHOOL - Veterans Day
*November 19 - Teacher Treat Day - need a volunteer to watch the class
*November 23-27 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Holiday
Have a wonderful week!
Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak! Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen!
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