Dear Parents, October 17, 2016
This week in First Grade we are learning….
Language Arts: In Readers Workshop we will be focusing on how to check our reading for mistakes and how to determine difficult words. In Writers Workshop we are reviewing craft moves (use of ellipses, exact actions, and bold words) and will practice revising our writing. In addition, we will also be focusing on specific phonetic skills. This week, we will be focusing on double final consonants (two consonants that are found at the end of a word. Ex: pass, fill, egg). Our spelling words will be practicing these sounds and will come from Unit 16 in our books.
Math: We will practice adding and subtracting using a number line and we will review telling time and will begin practicing telling time to the half hour.
Science: We are continuing our work on nocturnal animals. This week we will discuss toads and moths.
Social Studies: We are practicing the skill of reading a time line.
Religion: This week we are working from our textbook. We will be focusing on Chapter 8: Jesus Teaches Us to Pray to Our Father.
Homework for the Week:
- Monday: Math Worksheet and Rainbow Write
- Tuesday: Math Worksheet and Spelling Book p. 123 & 125
- Wednesday: Just Read
- Thursday: Math Worksheet and Spelling Book p. 127-128
- Friday: Read 2 times!
Reminders for the Week:
- PE Uniforms on Tuesday and Thursday
- Our Field Trip to Underwood Farms is on Wednesday!
- Thursday is our library day. Please remind your child to bring their library book to school on Thursday so that they may check out a new one. We will be unable to go to the library at any other point during the week.
- Friday is a full-day!
- Halloween Tattoos will be sold for $1! Students will be allowed to put 2 on while at school on Halloween. If more than 2 are purchased, the rest will be sent home.
Looking ahead:
- If you are interested in volunteering for Primary Centers on October 28th, please email me at firstgrade@sacredheartschoolventura.org
General Reminders:
- Please remember to label your child’s sweatshirts and jackets! It is difficult to return these items when there is no name to be found!
- Please review the dress code within the school handbook. If your child cannot tie their shoes, please send them to school in velcro. In addition, please ensure that the hair pieces your child wears are school colors – please no, teal/turquoise headbands.
- Please continue to encourage your child to not share their food during recess or lunch time. In addition, also please encourage your child to bring home the food they do not eat or want, so that you may see how much/little is being consumed.
Have a terrific week!
Mrs. Basamanowicz
