WEEK OF 1/29/18

Families,

The end of January already? We had a great month getting back into the swing of things for 2018 and have a lot to look forward to in February with our 100th day of school and Valentine’s Day! Here’s a look at what’s ahead:

Important Dates/Reminders:

  • Scholastic book orders are due TODAY by 4p.m. Remember to submit your order online and use the class code: NNX2P.
  • One School, One Book forms are also due TODAY. We look forward to reading the same book as a school and learning about it together.
  • We have started Reading Counts in 1st grade! Our goal is 5 books (and quizzes) by March 9th in order to help duct tape Mrs. McClure to the wall! Another goal is to read 12 books total by the end of the school year. The quizzes are taken here at school on certain library books your child may check out.
  • We have an Early Release Day on Friday, February 1st.
  • There is NO SCHOOL Monday and Tuesday (February 5th-6th) for our mid-winter break.
  • Our 100th day of school will be on Wednesday, February 7th (more information to come on Monday).
  • Our Valentine’s Day party will be on Wednesday, February 14th (more information to come on this celebration). There is a list of class names coming home with your child today. If you child would like to bring in valentines, they must bring one in for EVERY student in the class (23).

Reading: We will find “wow” words/parts (things that make us say “cool” or “gross”), learn how to ask questions about the text, and identify interesting facts.

Writing: We will come up with a list of things we know how to do, add “first, next, then, last” into our writing, add details, and add a caution statement.

Math: We will finish up unit 4 and review at the beginning of the week and take our test on Thursday.

Spelling: Our words are: by, help, one, or.

Have a great weekend! Hopefully we will have some sunshine!

Miss Reisdorff

WEEK OF 1/22/18

Parents,

Before we know it February will be here along with our 100th day of school! They say time flies when you’re having fun, and I think that definitely applies with this class :). Take a peek below at what is coming up in first grade!

Important Dates/Reminders:

  • Our Scholastic book order is due Friday, January 26th. Remember to place orders online using the class code: NNX2P.
  • One School, One Book order forms are due Friday, January 26th. Remember, you only need one copy of the book per family!
  • Popcorn Friday will be on Friday, January 26th.
  • PE apparel order forms are due Tuesday, January 30th.
  • We have an Early Release Day on Friday, February 2nd and no school February 5th-6th (Monday and Tuesday).

Reading: As we continue through non-fiction, we will focus on our reading strategies (chunky monkey, stretchy the snake, flippy the dolphin, etc.) and how to use those in non-fiction texts.

Writing: We have just started our “how to” unit and will work on writing the steps for how to blow a bubble (we’ll even test this out with our own gum!), how to make a snowman, and how to make a s’more.

Math: As we continue through unit 4, we will work on counting on from a 2-digit number, adding tens and ones, and comparing 2-digit numbers.

Spelling: We will have a spelling test, a sentence dictation, and will focus on color words.

Enjoy your weekend with your first grader!

Miss Reisdorff

WEEK OF 1/15/18

Families,

It feels great to be back and we were able to pick up right where we left off! We do have a new class goal (getting our snacks from our lockers quietly), a new chapter book for our end of the day read aloud, and started our Voracious Reader awards today. Here are some things to be aware of for our learning next week and our month ahead:

Important Dates/Reminders:

  • As we get back into the swing of things, I wanted to remind you that library is on MONDAY, “Baggie Books” are due TUESDAY AND THURSDAY, and homework is due on THURSDAY. Please have your child continue working on Xtra Math at home!
  • We will take some time Monday afternoon to learn about and celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. in honor of MLK day.
  • Our Tarry Hall Skating Party will take place on Tuesday, January 16th at 6:30p.m.
  • We will have Popcorn Friday on Friday, January 26th.

Reading: As we continue through our non-fiction unit, we will learn about the big idea of a text (headings), sharing those big ideas with a partner, identifying tricky words, and reading our texts with a news reporter voice.

Writing: We will finish up our persuasive writing unit with a “cold write” and by the end of the week we will start our new unit on “how to” writing (ex: how to tie your shoes).

Math: As we continue through unit 4 we will focus on

Spelling: Our Spelling words for the week are: from, I, have, jump

Enjoy your weekend! For those basketball fans, GO GREEN :)!

Miss Reisdorff