Dear Parents, January 3, 2017
I hope all had a wonderful Christmas break with family and friends.
In first grade we are jumping right back in! Here’s what we are learning…
Language Arts: We will be starting our new writing unit on informative writing. In addition, we are working on a lot of phonics! This week we are focusing on diagraphs – two or three letters that when put together, create a new sound. These diagraphs sound scary, but we already know most of them! Diagraphs include /sh/, /th/, /wh/, /ch/, and /tch/. It is important to remember that these diagraphs can be found in the beginning or ending of words! Our spelling unit is 17 and focuses are our diagraphs /sh/ and /ch/.
Math: We are beginning Unit 5! We begin by learning about place value. We will be spending a good deal of this week working on base ten blocks.
Science: We are in our third chapter about living things and their needs! Our main discussion will center on animal shelters.
Social Studies: We are working from our unit -Living in a Community. We will be reading about the post office and about various community leaders.
Religion: This week we are discussing the Holy Family within Chapter 12.
Homework for the Week: (Don’t forget to read every night!)
- Tuesday: Rainbow Write and Math Worksheet
- Wednesday: Spelling p. 143-144 and Math Worksheet
- Thursday: Spelling p. 146 and Math Worksheet
- Friday: Read 2 times!
Reminders for the Week:
- PE Uniforms on Tuesday and Thursday
- Please remind your student to bring their library book to school on Thursday so that they may check out another one.
- Friday is a full day!
Looking ahead:
- Primary Centers is on January 13th from 10:00-12:00. If you are interested in volunteering, please email me at firstgrade@sacredheartschoolventura.org
Have a great week!
Mrs. Basamanowicz
