Dear First Grade Families,                                                        11-7-16

Today is the first day of the second report card marking period.  Report cards for the first card marking will be given to parents during conferences.  Conferences will be held November 10, 16 and 17.

The Unit 2 math test will be sent home today.  Please sign and return the test.  Unit 3 math lessons will include addition, subtraction, patterns, even and odd numbers, telling time, counting money and story problems.

Reading lessons will continue to include Daily 5 and CAFE reading strategies.  Please continue to make sure your child is reading at home 15 minutes or more for homework each day.

Writing lessons will focus on informational writing.  Students will write facts about various topics.

Science lessons will include study of weather and seasons.  Students will also learn about tools used to analyze weather conditions.

The Social Studies unit of study is What Is A Family?  Students will learn about how families are alike and different.

We will visit the Haigh Scholastic Book Fair on Monday, November 14.  Students may bring money to school to buy books on that day.

Reminders:  Students do not have school on Tuesday, November 8.  Wear gym shoes and return library books on Monday.

Have a great week!

Mrs. Dobronski