First Grade Weekly Update
- Thank you to all who contributed to the Halloween party last week. Fun was had by all.
- We will be doing a project in pairs using shoeboxes. Please send one in by Tuesday, November 12 if you have one. Thank you.
- We are quickly running out of unscented baby wipes. If you find yourself at the store, we could use more. We use them after recess and lunch everyday at a minimum. All donations are welcome.
- Remember to please send an oversized shirt for students to wear when painting in art class.
- Please check sweaters/sweatshirts that come home with your child’s name-if it belongs to someone else, please return.
Here’s a look at what we’ll be working on:
Language Arts
- practice short vowel sounds
- reading: Let’s Have Lunch, Golly’s Trick, The Enchanted Land of Sunffing, Taking Care of Zoo Animals and Oswald Pretends
- handwriting
- sight words: do have show how me a
- phonics:
- ng as in “king”
- le as in “little”
- Writing
- opinions
Math
- double facts
- Number stories
Religion
- Creation
- Community Circle
- Gratitude
Science
- light: sending messages
- Can you see in the dark?
Dates to Remember:
- November 8: minimum day
- November 11: Veteran’s Day Holiday
- November 15: End of Trimester 1
- November 18: November birthday free dress
- November 18-22: Scholastic Book Fair
- November 22: Report Cards
- November 25-29: Thanksgiving Break