In reading this week, we are learning Ee as in "emu" and ee as in “bee.” Our word wall words for the week are: see, down, find, good, please. We will continue to work on procedures and routines this week in preparation for next week when we will begin our Literacy Center Rotations. We will also be learning many things about readers and how to select just right books.
In Language we will continue to practice Grammar Rules 1 and 2. A sentence is a complete thought. A sentence begins with a capital letter. A sentence that tells something ends with a period. We will continue to practice our DOL (daily oral language) sentences each day. Last Friday I did take their DOL for a grade. Many children forgot to put capital letters and periods on their work. I am going to review it with them tomorrow and give them the opportunity to correct their mistakes. I will not do this every week so please be sure and review the DOL that comes home in their take home notebooks each day. If you have any questions feel free to talk to me.
In Math we will begin Chapter 1 Addition Concepts. We will begin by learning how to write the appropriate numbers and mathematical symbols related to addition stories, pictures, and sentences. We will use a variety of manipulatives as we create problems. stories and addition sentences.
Science and Social Studies will be combined for an “Apple” unit the rest of the month of September. We will learn all about how apples grow and what happens to the apple orchard during each of the four seasons. We will also learn all about Johnny Appleseed. I will send a note home next week asking each child to bring in an apple and we will use our own special recipe to make homemade applesauce! While our applesauce is cooking we will discuss our five senses. Yummy!
Did you hear all about our surprise visitor on Friday? Zero the Hero dropped by Room 123!! He plans to make an appearance every ten days of school. Unfortunately, we were at lunch when he stopped by our classroom. He left a special treat in the shape of a zero for all of us to enjoy. Zero the Hero is an excellent way to help us learn to count by 10s.
Tuesday is our Back to School Bash! First grade will not have Open House since we had our small group meetings last week. However please do come and enjoy the inflatables, face painting, and many vendors that will be there. It all begins at 5:00! The Volunteer Round Up and PTA Budget Approval will meet in the lunchroom at 7:00. At the bash, go ahead and sign up for the PTA and get your wristbands for the Fall Festival. The fall festival is a favorite with the children! Our PTA does an outstanding job of supporting our school. They are always in need of volunteers so please join them!
This is a short week so only send in $2.00 for snack and $2.00 for juice this week. Please send the correct amount for snack/juice. I am unable to make change.
You may join us for lunch any time. You do not need to make reservations. Be sure to sign in and wait for us at the office. Our lunch time is 11:00-11:30.
Scholastic Book Order Forms will be sent home tomorrow. Book Orders are completely voluntary! If you would like to order from this months selection please place your order online or send it in to me by this Friday, September 9th.
Have a wonderful week and please let me know if you have any questions or concerns!!
Hugs to all my new firsties!!
Shaving Cream Fun on Friday!!
Wacky Watermelons!!
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