Homework packets come home today.  We are working on the spelling patterns od and op.  Remember to play around with the patterns by changing the first letter to see what words you can make.

Also the reading log comes home today.  Don’t worry about the first two spots 10/1 and 10/2  from the weekend.  Just start at 10/3.  Write the number of minutes your child reads to you and sign the log every night.  Your child should be reading for 15 to 20 minutes every day.

There is a reading journal in your child’s bag.  If your child did not complete the group work in class, please have them complete it for homework.

Reminder Dates:

Friday, October 14, 2016  is a half day

Friday, November 4, 2016 is a half day and

Tuesday, November 8, 2016 there is no school

I can’t believe September is over.  We have been very busy exploring the scientific process.  We tested how many seconds a first grader could stand on one foot.  Marwa G. and Ilyas stood on one foot for over 400 seconds.  Wow!

In Social Studies we have been studying rules and laws and appropriate consequences.  Next week we will work on what is authority and who has authority.

In Math we have been working on several concepts: counting with tally marks, numbers before, after and between other numbers, addition with objects and counting on, chart reading and graphs.  I know there is a lot to learn but so far most of the students are catching on.    The counting on strategy is just holding the big number in your head and counting up to the sum.

6 + 3=

Hold 6 in your head and count 3 more.    6, 7, 8, 9.

6 + 3 =9

Next week we will count back for subtraction.

Reading bags have been coming home.  Please make sure your child reads to you every night.  I will send home the first reading log on Monday.  Please sign the number of minutes your child reads each night and sign the log.  I will be checking the logs and students are rewarded for doing their reading.

Have a Great Weekend!!!!

Homework packets went home today. Remember to study the spelling words every night and play around with the spelling pattern by changing the first letter.

Pizza for snack is this Friday.  All orders should be in by Wednesday.

Tomorrow is gym day.  Please remember to wear gym shoes.

Continue to work on the homework packet and practice the spelling words too.  Our first spelling test will be this Friday.

The book fair is open Tuesday and Wednesday this week.  Its always best to send any money in an envelope or bag with your child’s name on it. 

Homework came home today. Please do a little each night. Return the packet on Friday.

We have had a great start to the new school year!  Homework will be coming home on Monday and NWEA will begin as well.  Please make sure your child has a good night sleep so they are ready for the school day.

Our first spelling test is Friday, September 23, 2016.  Remember to study the words each night and try to create new words using the spelling pattern.  Our pattern is an and ap.  For example, change the first letter to make a new word.

can

Take away the c and add a f to make fan.   

The weather is nice outside.  You could practice with sidewalk chalk or washable paint.  Shaving cream is always fun too.

It’s almost May!!!!!  We have been so busy in April the time just flew by.  We have been working really hard at informational writing.  Our animal group writings are almost published and displayed in the hallway along with our adorable story problems that the children have created.  Our unit on maps is ending.  The students did really well on their assessments.

Things to look for:

NWEA testing in May.  Remember to use the NWEA practice site and Mobymax at home.

May 6, 2016 PBIS Electronics day

May 9, 2016 We are going to Greenfield Village.

No school May 27-30

March is here.  The groundhog said there would be an early spring.  I think he may have made a mistake.  March is a busy month for us.  I will be sending home circles for your child to write the names of books read at home to a parent or adult.  Your child may color the circles and bring them back to school.  We will be hanging up all the balls to represent our reading goals for March is reading month.

March 14-17 is a fun week.  March 14th-wear a shirt with writing  March 15th- Dress a your favorite book character  March16th- Wacky Wednesday- dress mix match  March 17th wear a word on the front of your shirt and the definition on the back.

March 18th  our trip to Ann Arbor Science Center

Continue to read daily to and with your child.

Welcome back to school.  We will be working on informational writing this week.

We will also be working on story retelling and making connections while we are reading.

Remember to practice your phone number and address.

Don’t forget to study your spelling words.  See how many words you can write with the gl and bl blends.