For Shared Reading and science, we discussed fire safety. We focused on short u in Phonics. For writing, we published a favorite narrative, and then shared with the class during our writing celebration!
In math, we started module 2. Students are working on story problems and addition and subtraction fluency. Leadership Portfolios come home today with a few new items. Please look over and send back on Monday. Next week's short vowel phonics/spelling words: cat, lip, log, men, gum The fall party is next Friday, October 21 from 11:40-12:25. If you have not done so already, please sign up for a conference. Thank you, and have a great weekend! Snack helpers Mon- Brett Tues- Sawyer Wed- Kinley Thu- Dean Fri- party/half day
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For Shared Reading, we discussed the use of different types of punctuation. We focused on short e in Phonics. For writing, we learned about editing and revising. Next week, students pick their favorite narrative to publish and share with the class during our writing celebration!
In math, we finished module 1 and took our first test. Leadership Portfolios come home again next week, so you can view the test then. Next week's short u phonics/spelling words: up, fun, hut, mud, bus Friendly reminder that the first grade music performance is next Thursday, October 13 at 7:00. Please keep an eye out for announcements from Mrs. Plaster. The fall party is Friday, October 21 from 11:40-12:30. If you have not done so already, please sign up for a conference. Thank you, and have a great weekend! Snack helpers Mon- Juliette Tues- Brylee Wed- Josiah Thu- Kyler Fri- Jansen For Shared Reading, students practiced recognizing the main idea of a passage. We focused on short o in Phonics. Students learned about craft moves that various authors use and tried them out in their own narratives.
In math, we worked on true and false equations and making 5 and 6. The module 1 test is next Friday. We continued exploring with apples in science. We taste tested apples and made applesauce. We also learned about map keys and locating places on a map. Next week's short e phonics/spelling words: egg, red, yell, jet, ten Thank you, and have a great weekend! Snack helpers Mon- Bryson Tues- Spencer Wed- Abbi (happy birthday!) Thu- Ella Fri- Lucas **We now have 20 kids in our class For Shared Reading and science, students are learning about and experimenting with apples. We focused on short i in Phonics. In math, we worked on counting on from any number (1-10) and solving equations/number sentences.
Students continued to practice bringing characters to life by making them move, talk and feel in their narratives. Next week's short o phonics/spelling words: on, hop, got, dog, box The spelling quiz is on Friday. Thank you, and have a great long weekend! Snack helpers Mon- no school Tues- Mrs. Waddell Wed- Beckett Thu- Dean (happy birthday!) Fri- Prier **We now have 20 kids in our class For Shared Reading, students worked on comprehension and recognizing a narrative story. We focused on short a in Phonics. In math, we worked on counting on from any number (1-10).
Students worked hard on their narrative stories. They practiced bringing characters to life by making them move, talk and feel. Next Tuesday at Open House, you will get to listen to your child read his/her narrative. Next week's short i phonics/spelling words: is, sit, fin, zip, will The spelling quiz is on Friday. The book fair starts on Monday, so the kids can hold onto their library books for another week if they want to. Sept 20- Open House 7:00-8:00 Sept 19-23- Spirit Week Sept 23- Half day Sept 26- No school Thank you, and have a great weekend! Snack helpers Mon- Sawyer Tues- Kinley Wed- Joey Thu- Daniel Fri- half day **We now have 20 kids in our class We discussed how we can be/are responsible at home and school.
I started the DRAs and should have them finished by the beginning of next week. We test the level above Students worked hard on their narrative stories. They worked on zooming in on an event and using detail. We jumped into our first math unit this week. We are working on sorting, counting and graphing. Students take the first round of NWEA tests next week. Reading is Tuesday and math is Thursday. If your child does not have headphones or earbuds at school, please send some by next week. Thank you, and have a great long weekend! Snack helpers Mon- Kyler Tues- Jansen Wed- Mrs. Waddell Thu- Brett Fri- Kasen (happy birthday!) **We now have 20 kids in our class It was another busy, productive week! We discussed how to make our classroom a happy place where we can learn our best and created a class mission statement.
We started going over expectations and practicing Daily 5 rotations (read to self, work on writing, word work, listen to reading). By the end of next week, it will be in full swing. I will start the DRAs at that time and let you know what reading level your child is on. Students worked hard on narrative writing. They are working on telling about something they have done or something that has happened to them with detail. We jumped into our first math unit this week. We are working on sorting, counting and graphing. Students take the first round of NWEA tests next week. Reading is Tuesday and math is Thursday. If your child does not have headphones or earbuds at school, please send some by next week. Thank you, and have a great long weekend! Snack helpers Mon- NO SCHOOL Tues- Abbi Wed- Brylee Thu- Josiah Fri- Chandler (happy birthday!) **We now have 19 kids in our class We survived the first week! We got through expectations, became comfortable with being back in school and learned a lot about each other.
We discussed leadership to get us ready for Habit 1: Be Proactive next week. For Shared Reading, we practiced recognizing the lesson of a story. Students practiced letter formation and writing a narrative. It was a busy, productive week! Friendly reminder to send back leadership forms and All About Me bags. Thank you, and have a great weekend! Snack helpers Mon- Prier Tues- Bryson Wed- Spencer Thu- Ella Fri- Juliette **We now have 19 kids in our class For Shared Reading, we practiced recognizing feelings in a story and making connections.
Our fact fluency within 10 is improving! We also revisited time to the half hour. We had a blast creating egg contraptions for the egg drop challenge. Students worked well together and were creative. Field Day is Monday. If we get rained out, we'll try for Tuesday. If you plan to attend, please stop by the office before then to get your nametag. First grade is outside from 9:00-10:45. We eat lunch around 11:40. Leadership portfolios are coming home today and can stay. You will find the final writing, a math test, updated reading levels and NWEA growth data, etc. This is the last blog post. The year has flown by! I am blessed that I got to spend it with your children, and I will miss everyone. Thank you for everything! Snack helpers Mon- Emmett Tues- Abigail Wed- Vinny Thu- Axel (happy birthday 6/4) Fri- half/last day Students worked on editing and wrote a variety of narratives. For Shared Reading, we practiced recognizing feelings in a story.
Students worked hard on fact fluency. We revisited a couple standards from first semester, and many students met the proficiency score this time around. For science, we are learning about the sun and moon. We went outside and traced our shadows at different times of the day. I completed DRAs this week. I am proud of the growth students made throughout the year! Next week, we get to participate in an egg drop challenge with a 4th grade class and Mrs. Kramer. I have a lot of materials, but there are a few things we still need if there is anyone who would be willing to provide something. I will send out a signup sheet. Thank you in advance. Field Day is Monday, May 23. If you plan to attend, please stop by the office before then to get your nametag. I will give you more detailed information when I receive it from Coach Boone. Thank you! Snack helpers Mon- Brevyn Tues- Tucker Wed- Kylie Thu- Ethan Fri- Braeley |
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