Ms. Jampol

Newsletter week of November 9, 2009

Reminders for Parents:

1.  Initial behavior sheets daily

2.  Return baggies and books

3.  Send in a healthy snack

4. Encourage your child to read AR books

5. Wear sneakers on PE days

Our classroom supplies are running low.  The only thing we really need to make it through the end of the year are gluesticks.  Your donations are very much appreciated.

Specials Schedule:

Monday-PE

Tuesday-Music

Wednesday, Nov. 11-PE

Thursday-PE

Friday-Art

Weekly Curriculum Update: 11/9 - 11/13

MATH: We will begin our study of geometry by discussing how shapes are alike and different and how shapes make up the world around us. We will sort, identify, and describe various 2 dimensional (plane) and 3 dimensional (solid) figures.  As you are driving from place to place or while shopping in stores have your child find different shapes and tell you how they know what shapes they are.

Math Standards Addressed:

M1G1 Students will study and create various two and three dimensional figures and identify basic figures (squares,circles, triangles,rectangles) within them.

M1G1a Build, draw,and describe triangles, rectangles, pentagons, and hexagons.

M1G1b Build, represent, name and describe cylinders, cones, and rectangular prisms (objects that have the shape of a box).

M1G2 Students will compare,contrast, and/or classify geometric shapes by the common attributes of position, shape, size, number of sides, number of corners.

WRITING: We will improve our narrative writing by discussing 6 Writing Traits to use to make our writing better.  We begin this week with Ideas. We will practice staying on topic when we write a narrative and adding interesting details to keep the reader's interest.

WORDS THEIR WAY: We will identify and sort pictures for the sounds of the consonants s and t. Then we will blend these 2 sounds together to create a consonant blend of st. We will sort and identify pictures with this new sound.

READING: We continue with Guided Reading Groups. Make sure your child reads the book to you to practice fluency.

SCIENCE: We will begin our study of sound and investigate how vibrations produce sound. We will explore sounds that are high, low, loud and soft. Let your child take a listening walk and see if he can identify all sounds that are heard.

Mark the Calendar

Wednesday (Nov.11) Veterans Day Program at 1:00. Wear red,white,blue.

Thursday (Nov.12) PTA Meeting 6:45PM  5th Grade Performs

MATH: We will begin our study of geometry by discussing how shapes are alike and different and how shapes make up the world around us. We will sort, identify, and describe various 2 dimensional (plane) and 3 dimensional (solid) figures.  As you are driving from place to place or while shopping in stores have your child find different shapes and tell you how they know what shapes they are.

Math Standards Addressed:

M1G1 Students will study and create various two and three dimensional figures and identify basic figures (squares,circles, triangles,rectangles) within them.

M1G1a Build, draw,and describe triangles, rectangles, pentagons, and hexagons.

M1G1b Build, represent, name and describe cylinders, cones, and rectangular prisms (objects that have the shape of a box).

M1G2 Students will compare,contrast, and/or classify geometric shapes by the common attributes of position, shape, size, number of sides, number of corners.

WRITING: We will improve our narrative writing by discussing 6 Writing Traits to use to make our writing better.  We begin this week with Ideas. We will practice staying on topic when we write a narrative and adding interesting details to keep the reader's interest.

WORDS THEIR WAY: We will identify and sort pictures for the sounds of the consonants s and t. Then we will blend these 2 sounds together to create a consonant blend of st. We will sort and identify pictures with this new sound.

READING: We continue with Guided Reading Groups. Make sure your child reads the book to you to practice fluency.

SCIENCE: We will begin our study of sound and investigate how vibrations produce sound. We will explore sounds that are high, low, loud and soft. Let your child take a listening walk and see if he can identify all sounds that are heard.

Mark the Calendar

Wednesday (Nov.11) Veterans Day Program at 1:00. Wear red,white,blue.

Thursday (Nov.12) PTA Meeting 6:45PM  5th Grade Performs

Wednesday (Nov.11) Veterans Day Program at 1:00. Wear red,white,blue.

Thursday (Nov.12) PTA Meeting 6:45PM  5th Grade Performs

Newsletter week of November 2

Halloween has come and gone and before you know it, Thanksgiving will be here.  Thanks to Mrs. Moreno and Mrs. Kodinsky for arranging Halloween treats for the class.  Another thanks goes out to the parents who stopped by the class or sent in goodies.

If your child is taking AR tests, he/she must read the book at least twice to themselves and once to a grown-up before taking the test.  Mrs. Messenger taught the kids how to take an AR test in the computer lab.  AR is an excellent tool to help your child progress with reading comprehension.  Please let me know if you have any questions about this program.

Specials for the week of Nov. 2:

Monday-PE

Tuesday-No School

Wednesday-PE

Thursday-PE

Friday-Art

WEEKLY CURRICULUM UPDATE  11/2-11/6

MATH: We will continue to review our addition and subtraction facts to 12 using the strategies of counting on, counting back, using a number line, and fact families. At home please continue to practice these facts daily through the use of flash cards.

Math Standards Addressed:

M1N3e Understand addition and subtraction number combinations using strategies such as counting on, counting back, doubles, and making tens.

M1N3f Know the single addition facts to 18 and corresponding subtraction facts with understanding and fluency.Use strategies such as relating to facts already known and grouping facts into fact families.

WRITING: We are learning how to use voice in our writing to make our stories interesting for others to read.

PHONICS(Words Their Way): We will review the consonant digraphs we have been studying for the past 2 weeks and sort pictures for the beginning sounds ofwh,sh,th, and ch.

READING: We continue with Guided Reading Groups. Read the book sent home to practice fluency.

SOCIAL STUDIES: We will learn more about the life of Thomas Jefferson and how he made our life better today.

November at Nicholson

November 2-13  Canned Food Drive

November 2    Ronald McDonald visits to support the Ronald McDonald House

November 3  Election Day/Student Holiday/Teacher Workday

November 11  Veterans Day Celebration 1:30  Wear red,white,blue

November 12  PTA Meeting 6:45PM  5th Grade Performance

November 16-20 Scholastic Book Fair in the Media Center

November 16   Academic Alerts sent home

November 17 Terrific Kids Celebration  7:30AM

                        Book Fair Family Night    5:30-7:30PM

November 18  VIP Lunch    Grades K,2,4

November 19 VIP Lunch     Grades 1,3,5

November 20 Spirit Day  Chick-fil-a Biscuits on sale for $3

November 23-27  Thanksgiving Holidays      No School

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Halloween has come and gone and before you know it, Thanksgiving will be here.  Thanks to Mrs. Moreno and Mrs. Kodinsky for arranging Halloween treats for the class.  Another thanks goes out to the parents who stopped by the class or sent in goodies.

If your child is taking AR tests, he/she must read the book at least twice to themselves and once to a grown-up before taking the test.  Mrs. Messenger taught the kids how to take an AR test in the computer lab.  AR is an excellent tool to help your child progress with reading comprehension.  Please let me know if you have any questions about this program.

Specials for the week of Nov. 2:

Monday-PE

Tuesday-No School

Wednesday-PE

Thursday-PE

Friday-Art

WEEKLY CURRICULUM UPDATE  11/2-11/6

MATH: We will continue to review our addition and subtraction facts to 12 using the strategies of counting on, counting back, using a number line, and fact families. At home please continue to practice these facts daily through the use of flash cards.

Math Standards Addressed:

M1N3e Understand addition and subtraction number combinations using strategies such as counting on, counting back, doubles, and making tens.

M1N3f Know the single addition facts to 18 and corresponding subtraction facts with understanding and fluency.Use strategies such as relating to facts already known and grouping facts into fact families.

WRITING: We are learning how to use voice in our writing to make our stories interesting for others to read.

PHONICS(Words Their Way): We will review the consonant digraphs we have been studying for the past 2 weeks and sort pictures for the beginning sounds ofwh,sh,th, and ch.

READING: We continue with Guided Reading Groups. Read the book sent home to practice fluency.

SOCIAL STUDIES: We will learn more about the life of Thomas Jefferson and how he made our life better today.

November at Nicholson

November 2-13  Canned Food Drive

November 2    Ronald McDonald visits to support the Ronald McDonald House

November 3  Election Day/Student Holiday/Teacher Workday

November 11  Veterans Day Celebration 1:30  Wear red,white,blue

November 12  PTA Meeting 6:45PM  5th Grade Performance

November 16-20 Scholastic Book Fair in the Media Center

November 16   Academic Alerts sent home

November 17 Terrific Kids Celebration  7:30AM

                        Book Fair Family Night    5:30-7:30PM

November 18  VIP Lunch    Grades K,2,4

November 19 VIP Lunch     Grades 1,3,5

November 20 Spirit Day  Chick-fil-a Biscuits on sale for $3

November 23-27  Thanksgiving Holidays      No School

Newsletter week of October 26

WEEKLY CURRICULUM UPDATE   10/26-10/30

MATH: We will begin addition and subtraction facts to 12.  We will review strategies your child can use such as counting on(addition), counting back(subtraction), using a number line, doubles, and making tens.  At school we will be playing partner games to reinforce these facts.  At home please use flash cards from the store or ones made in school to practice daily.

Math Standards Addressed:

M1N3e Understand addition and subtraction number combinations using strategies such as counting on, counting back, doubles, and making tens.

M1N3f  Know the single digit addition facts to 18 and corresponding subtraction facts with understanding and fluency.

WRITING: This week we will create a pattern book. We will also revise our writing, correcting any capitalization and punctuation errors in our sentences.  We will publish our pattern books next week!

PHONICS(Words Their Way): We will continue our study of consonant digraphs (two consonants which come together to make one sound). We will identify and sort pictures with the beginning sound of th andwh.

READING: We continue with Guided Reading Groups. Read the book sent home to practice fluency.

SOCIAL STUDIES: We will explore and understand the life of Thomas Jefferson and his contributions to America.

Monday (October 26) Stevi B's Pizza Night

Wednesday(Oct.28)-Friday(Oct.30) Nicholson Penny Wars

Bring in your pennies and silver coins to school each morning to compete in Penny Wars between the classes.  The money raised will be donated to the American Heart Association for children with sick hearts.  Help our class get as many points as possible!! We could win lunch with Mrs. McWhorter and Mrs. Shue on the cafeteria stage!!

Friday (October 30) SPIRIT DAY  Chick-fil-a biscuits on sale for $3

                                  October Reading Logs due

Saturday (October 31) Change clocks back 1 hour

                                HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

WEEKLY CURRICULUM UPDATE   10/26-10/30

MATH: We will begin addition and subtraction facts to 12.  We will review strategies your child can use such as counting on(addition), counting back(subtraction), using a number line, doubles, and making tens.  At school we will be playing partner games to reinforce these facts.  At home please use flash cards from the store or ones made in school to practice daily.

Math Standards Addressed:

M1N3e Understand addition and subtraction number combinations using strategies such as counting on, counting back, doubles, and making tens.

M1N3f  Know the single digit addition facts to 18 and corresponding subtraction facts with understanding and fluency.

WRITING: This week we will create a pattern book. We will also revise our writing, correcting any capitalization and punctuation errors in our sentences.  We will publish our pattern books next week!

PHONICS(Words Their Way): We will continue our study of consonant digraphs (two consonants which come together to make one sound). We will identify and sort pictures with the beginning sound of th andwh.

READING: We continue with Guided Reading Groups. Read the book sent home to practice fluency.

SOCIAL STUDIES: We will explore and understand the life of Thomas Jefferson and his contributions to America.

Newsletter week of October 19

WEEKLY CURRICULUM UPDATE   10/19-10/23

MATH: We are continuing to explore ways to represent and use numbers to 100.We are focusing on place value and using vocabularygreater than and less than.  You can help your child at home by using a deck of playing cards. Choose 3 cards. Have your child use 2 of the cards to make the highest number he/she can. Then use the same 3 cards and choose 2 again to make the lowest number. Use the vocabulary to compare the 2 numbers.

Math Standards Addressed:

M1N1a  Represent numbers less than 100 using a variety of models,diagrams, and number sentences. Represent numbers larger than 10 in terms of tens and ones using counters and pictures.

M1N1c  Compare small sets using the terms greater than, less than and equal to.

WRITING: This week we are planning and organizing our pattern books by choosing repeating words, phrases or sentences to include in our books.

PHONICS(Words Their Way): We will begin consonant digraphs (two consonants which come together to make one sound).We will identify and sort pictures with the beginning sound of ch and sh.

READING: We continue with Guided Reading Groups. Read the book sent home to practice fluency.

SCIENCE: We will continue our study of magnets. Ask your child what a magnet can do

This week is Healthy Choices Week. Students will learn how to make good choices that affect their health and well being. On Monday Mrs. Hamrick, the school nurse, will talk with us about the proper use of medicines.  On Thursday we'll have a visit from our favorite bee...Dr. Wellbee. Later that day we will learn about bus safety through the Safe Rider Program.

Wear sneakers on PE days.

SPECIALS SCHEDULE

Monday-PE

Tuesday-Music

Wednesday-10/21 PE

Thursday-PE

Friday-Art

Tuesday (October 20) Picture Re-takes

Wednesday (October 21) Early Release Day   All students will be dismissed at 12:20.

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WEEKLY CURRICULUM UPDATE   10/19-10/23

MATH: We are continuing to explore ways to represent and use numbers to 100.We are focusing on place value and using vocabularygreater than and less than.  You can help your child at home by using a deck of playing cards. Choose 3 cards. Have your child use 2 of the cards to make the highest number he/she can. Then use the same 3 cards and choose 2 again to make the lowest number. Use the vocabulary to compare the 2 numbers.

Math Standards Addressed:

M1N1a  Represent numbers less than 100 using a variety of models,diagrams, and number sentences. Represent numbers larger than 10 in terms of tens and ones using counters and pictures.

M1N1c  Compare small sets using the terms greater than, less than and equal to.

WRITING: This week we are planning and organizing our pattern books by choosing repeating words, phrases or sentences to include in our books.

PHONICS(Words Their Way): We will begin consonant digraphs (two consonants which come together to make one sound).We will identify and sort pictures with the beginning sound of ch and sh.

READING: We continue with Guided Reading Groups. Read the book sent home to practice fluency.

SCIENCE: We will continue our study of magnets. Ask your child what a magnet can do

This week is Healthy Choices Week. Students will learn how to make good choices that affect their health and well being. On Monday Mrs. Hamrick, the school nurse, will talk with us about the proper use of medicines.  On Thursday we'll have a visit from our favorite bee...Dr. Wellbee. Later that day we will learn about bus safety through the Safe Rider Program.

Wear sneakers on PE days.

SPECIALS SCHEDULE

Monday-PE

Tuesday-Music

Wednesday-10/21 PE

Thursday-PE

Friday-Art

Tuesday (October 20) Picture Re-takes

Wednesday (October 21) Early Release Day   All students will be dismissed at 12:20.

WEEKLY CURRICULUM UPDATE   10/19-10/23

MATH: We are continuing to explore ways to represent and use numbers to 100.We are focusing on place value and using vocabularygreater than and less than.  You can help your child at home by using a deck of playing cards. Choose 3 cards. Have your child use 2 of the cards to make the highest number he/she can. Then use the same 3 cards and choose 2 again to make the lowest number. Use the vocabulary to compare the 2 numbers.

Math Standards Addressed:

M1N1a  Represent numbers less than 100 using a variety of models,diagrams, and number sentences. Represent numbers larger than 10 in terms of tens and ones using counters and pictures.

M1N1c  Compare small sets using the terms greater than, less than and equal to.

WRITING: This week we are planning and organizing our pattern books by choosing repeating words, phrases or sentences to include in our books.

PHONICS(Words Their Way): We will begin consonant digraphs (two consonants which come together to make one sound).We will identify and sort pictures with the beginning sound of ch and sh.

READING: We continue with Guided Reading Groups. Read the book sent home to practice fluency.

SCIENCE: We will continue our study of magnets. Ask your child what a magnet can do

This week is Healthy Choices Week. Students will learn how to make good choices that affect their health and well being. On Monday Mrs. Hamrick, the school nurse, will talk with us about the proper use of medicines.  On Thursday we'll have a visit from our favorite bee...Dr. Wellbee. Later that day we will learn about bus safety through the Safe Rider Program.

Wear sneakers on PE days.

SPECIALS SCHEDULE

Monday-PE

Tuesday-Music

Wednesday-10/21 PE

Thursday-PE

Friday-Art

Tuesday (October 20) Picture Re-takes

Wednesday (October 21) Early Release Day   All students will be dismissed at 12:20.

Newsletter week of October 12

Parents,

A big thank you goes out to those of you who sent in money to support our classroom holiday activities and events. Your volunteer time is equally as important and very much appreciated.  Don't forget, the carnival is this Friday, Oct. 16.  I hope to see you and your families there.  We begin the second nine weeks of school and report cards will be sent home Friday.  Please e-mail or send me a note with any questions.  If you would like to meet in person, just let me know.

I am very pleased with the progress your kids are making in first grade.  We continue to work on classroom behavior.  Ask your kids about the "Mystery Board" I use as a behavior incentive. Thank you all for your continued interest in your child's education.

Amy Jampol

Specials: Don't forget to wear sneakers on PE days.

Mon.-PE

Tues.-Music

Wed.- ART

Thurs.-PE

Fri.-Art

Contact information for Mrs. Jampol:

Amy.Jampol@cobbk12.org

Planning 1:35-2:15 Mon., Thurs., Fri.

Weekly Curriculum Update:

Math: We will be representing numbers this week. We are making number lines and determining the numbers that come before, after, and between.  This is a difficult concept in first grade.  You can practice at home by using these terms as much as possible.  For example:  "Before we go to bed, we have to brush our teeth."  OR "After you finish your homework, you can have a snack."

Math Standards Addressed:

M1N1.a  Represent numbers less than 100 using a variety of models, diagrams, and number sentences.  Represent numbers larger than 10 in terms of tens and ones using counters and pictures.

M1N1.d  Understand the magnitude and order of numbers up to 100 by making ordered sequences and representing them on a number line.

 

Writing: We are beginning to write pattern books this week!  A pattern book is a book with a repeating pattern.  A great pattern book you can read at home is Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you See?

 

Reading: We are continuing Guided Reading this week.  The children will be reading in small groups 2-3 times a week with the teacher.  They will bring home a "baggie book" for you to read at home.  The book is the same one that we read in school that day.  You can read this book at home and practice fluency.

Words Their Way: We are continuing studying rhyming words this week.  We are sorting pictures and words into the -ip, -ig, -ill word families.

Science: We are beginning our study of magnets this week.  You can go on a magnet hunt at home and find things that are magnetic!

Parents,

A big thank you goes out to those of you who sent in money to support our classroom holiday activities and events. Your volunteer time is equally as important and very much appreciated.  Don't forget, the carnival is this Friday, Oct. 16.  I hope to see you and your families there.  We begin the second nine weeks of school and report cards will be sent home Friday.  Please e-mail or send me a note with any questions.  If you would like to meet in person, just let me know.

I am very pleased with the progress your kids are making in first grade.  We continue to work on classroom behavior.  Ask your kids about the "Mystery Board" I use as a behavior incentive. Thank you all for your continued interest in your child's education.

Amy Jampol

Specials: Don't forget to wear sneakers on PE days.

Mon.-PE

Tues.-Music

Wed.- ART

Thurs.-PE

Fri.-Art

Contact information for Mrs. Jampol:

Amy.Jampol@cobbk12.org

Planning 1:35-2:15 Mon., Thurs., Fri.

Weekly Curriculum Update:

Math: We will be representing numbers this week. We are making number lines and determining the numbers that come before, after, and between.  This is a difficult concept in first grade.  You can practice at home by using these terms as much as possible.  For example:  "Before we go to bed, we have to brush our teeth."  OR "After you finish your homework, you can have a snack."

Math Standards Addressed:

M1N1.a  Represent numbers less than 100 using a variety of models, diagrams, and number sentences.  Represent numbers larger than 10 in terms of tens and ones using counters and pictures.

M1N1.d  Understand the magnitude and order of numbers up to 100 by making ordered sequences and representing them on a number line.

 

Writing: We are beginning to write pattern books this week!  A pattern book is a book with a repeating pattern.  A great pattern book you can read at home is Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you See?

 

Reading: We are continuing Guided Reading this week.  The children will be reading in small groups 2-3 times a week with the teacher.  They will bring home a "baggie book" for you to read at home.  The book is the same one that we read in school that day.  You can read this book at home and practice fluency.

Words Their Way: We are continuing studying rhyming words this week.  We are sorting pictures and words into the -ip, -ig, -ill word families.

Science: We are beginning our study of magnets this week.  You can go on a magnet hunt at home and find things that are magnetic!

Math: We will be representing numbers this week. We are making number lines and determining the numbers that come before, after, and between.  This is a difficult concept in first grade.  You can practice at home by using these terms as much as possible.  For example:  "Before we go to bed, we have to brush our teeth."  OR "After you finish your homework, you can have a snack."

Math Standards Addressed:

M1N1.d  Understand the magnitude and order of numbers up to 100 by making ordered sequences and representing them on a number line.

 

Writing: We are beginning to write pattern books this week!  A pattern book is a book with a repeating pattern.  A great pattern book you can read at home is Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you See?

Words Their Way: We are continuing studying rhyming words this week.  We are sorting pictures and words into the -ip, -ig, -ill word families.

Science: We are beginning our study of magnets this week.  You can go on a magnet hunt at home and find things that are magnetic!

Newsletter week of October 5

Parents,

If at all possible, please contribute to our class so we might have a Winter Celebration and an end of the year party.  A letter has been sent home to you with further explanation.  There are also volunteers needed for the carnival.  Contact our room mom for more information.

 Addie Moreno 

 678-230-5357

mommyandbj@msn.com

BAGGIE BOOKS

Your child should be coming home with "Baggie Books" that we are using in Guided Reading.  These books are brand new and MUST be returned to school.  It is necessary to return both the baggie and the book the next school day.  

REMINDER....

Send a healthy snack each day

**Send a sweater or jacket **

It is a good idea to write your child's name in their sweatshirts, jackets, etc.

I do remind the kids to pick up their jackets at recess.  If they leave them outside, I cannot let them go back to the playground for safety reasons.  You are welcome to look in the classroom or lost and found for missing items.

As the first nine weeks come to a close, please remind your kids that academic and behavior expectations  continue to remain high.  

Thank you parents for your continued support at school and home.

Specials: Don't forget to wear sneakers on PE days.

Mon.-PE

Tues.-Music

Wed.-Oct. 7 PE

Thurs.-PE

Fri.-Art

Contact information for Mrs. Jampol:

Amy.Jampol@cobbk12.org

Planning 1:35-2:15 Mon., Thurs., Fri.

October at Nicholson

October 9 - Art Fundraiser Packets go Home

October 13 - Cafeteria and Custodial Staff Appreciation

Chick-fil-A Family Night (Sprayberry Location)

October 16 - 20th Anniversary Celebration and Carnival

October 19 - Art Fundraiser Orders Due

October 20 - Terrific Kids Celebration

Picture Re-Takes

Bus Driver Appreciation

October 21 - Early Release (school dismissed at 12:20)

October 26 - Stevi B's Family Night

October 28-29 - Penny Wars

October 30 - Spirit Day

Chick-fil-A Biscuits $3.00

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Weekly Curriculum Update: 10/5 - 10/9

Weekly Curriculum Update:

Math: We will continue counting money this week.  We are working on making fair trades, coming up with different ways to show an amount, as well as counting coins to $.30.   When practicing at home please make sure that you start counting coins with the biggest first: quarters, dimes, nickels, then pennies.  You can work with your child at home by having them count the spare change in your pocket!

Math Standards Addressed:

Students will exchange equivalent quantities of coins by making fair trades involving combinations of pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters up to 30 cents. 

Students will count out a combination of coins to purchase items up to 30 cents.

Writing: This week we will work on steps of organization in our writing.  We will also discuss and practice editing of our narrative writing piece.

 

Reading: We are continuing Guided Reading this week.  The children will be reading in small groups 2-3 times a week with the teacher.  They will bring home a "baggie book" for you to read at home.  The book is the same one that we read in school that day.  You can read this book at home and practice fluency.

Words Their Way: We are continuing studying rhyming words this week.  We are sorting pictures and words into the -ug, -ut, and -un word families.

Social Studies: We are completing our discussion of Benjamin Franklin this week.  His inventions made life better for the people in our country and we are having a great time learning .

October 9 - Art Fundraiser Packets go Home

October 13 - Cafeteria and Custodial Staff Appreciation

Chick-fil-A Family Night (Sprayberry Location)

October 16 - 20th Anniversary Celebration and Carnival

October 19 - Art Fundraiser Orders Due

October 20 - Terrific Kids Celebration

Picture Re-Takes

Bus Driver Appreciation

October 21 - Early Release (school dismissed at 12:20)

October 26 - Stevi B's Family Night

October 28-29 - Penny Wars

October 30 - Spirit Day

Chick-fil-A Biscuits $3.00

Weekly Curriculum Update:

Math: We will continue counting money this week.  We are working on making fair trades, coming up with different ways to show an amount, as well as counting coins to $.30.   When practicing at home please make sure that you start counting coins with the biggest first: quarters, dimes, nickels, then pennies.  You can work with your child at home by having them count the spare change in your pocket!

Math Standards Addressed:

Students will exchange equivalent quantities of coins by making fair trades involving combinations of pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters up to 30 cents. 

Students will count out a combination of coins to purchase items up to 30 cents.

Writing: This week we will work on steps of organization in our writing.  We will also discuss and practice editing of our narrative writing piece.

 

Reading: We are continuing Guided Reading this week.  The children will be reading in small groups 2-3 times a week with the teacher.  They will bring home a "baggie book" for you to read at home.  The book is the same one that we read in school that day.  You can read this book at home and practice fluency.

Words Their Way: We are continuing studying rhyming words this week.  We are sorting pictures and words into the -ug, -ut, and -un word families.

Social Studies: We are completing our discussion of Benjamin Franklin this week.  His inventions made life better for the people in our country and we are having a great time learning .

Math: We will continue counting money this week.  We are working on making fair trades, coming up with different ways to show an amount, as well as counting coins to $.30.   When practicing at home please make sure that you start counting coins with the biggest first: quarters, dimes, nickels, then pennies.  You can work with your child at home by having them count the spare change in your pocket!

Math Standards Addressed:

Students will exchange equivalent quantities of coins by making fair trades involving combinations of pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters up to 30 cents. 

Students will count out a combination of coins to purchase items up to 30 cents.

Writing: This week we will work on steps of organization in our writing.  We will also discuss and practice editing of our narrative writing piece.

 

Reading: We are continuing Guided Reading this week.  The children will be reading in small groups 2-3 times a week with the teacher.  They will bring home a "baggie book" for you to read at home.  The book is the same one that we read in school that day.  You can read this book at home and practice fluency.

Words Their Way: We are continuing studying rhyming words this week.  We are sorting pictures and words into the -ug, -ut, and -un word families.

Social Studies: We are completing our discussion of Benjamin Franklin this week.  His inventions made life better for the people in our country and we are having a great time learning .

October 9 - Art Fundraiser Packets go Home

October 13 - Cafeteria and Custodial Staff Appreciation

Chick-fil-A Family Night (Sprayberry Location)

October 16 - 20th Anniversary Celebration and Carnival

October 19 - Art Fundraiser Orders Due

October 20 - Terrific Kids Celebration

Picture Re-Takes

Bus Driver Appreciation

October 21 - Early Release (school dismissed at 12:20)

October 26 - Stevi B's Family Night

October 28-29 - Penny Wars

October 30 - Spirit Day

Chick-fil-A Biscuits $3.00

Weekly Curriculum Update: 10/5 - 10/9

Weekly Curriculum Update:

Math: We will continue counting money this week.  We are working on making fair trades, coming up with different ways to show an amount, as well as counting coins to $.30.   When practicing at home please make sure that you start counting coins with the biggest first: quarters, dimes, nickels, then pennies.  You can work with your child at home by having them count the spare change in your pocket!

Math Standards Addressed:

Students will exchange equivalent quantities of coins by making fair trades involving combinations of pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters up to 30 cents. 

Students will count out a combination of coins to purchase items up to 30 cents.

Writing: This week we will work on steps of organization in our writing.  We will also discuss and practice editing of our narrative writing piece.

 

Reading: We are continuing Guided Reading this week.  The children will be reading in small groups 2-3 times a week with the teacher.  They will bring home a "baggie book" for you to read at home.  The book is the same one that we read in school that day.  You can read this book at home and practice fluency.

Words Their Way: We are continuing studying rhyming words this week.  We are sorting pictures and words into the -ug, -ut, and -un word families.

Social Studies: We are completing our discussion of Benjamin Franklin this week.  His inventions made life better for the people in our country and we are having a great time learning .

Math: We will continue counting money this week.  We are working on making fair trades, coming up with different ways to show an amount, as well as counting coins to $.30.   When practicing at home please make sure that you start counting coins with the biggest first: quarters, dimes, nickels, then pennies.  You can work with your child at home by having them count the spare change in your pocket!

Math Standards Addressed:

Students will exchange equivalent quantities of coins by making fair trades involving combinations of pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters up to 30 cents. 

Students will count out a combination of coins to purchase items up to 30 cents.

Writing: This week we will work on steps of organization in our writing.  We will also discuss and practice editing of our narrative writing piece.

 

Reading: We are continuing Guided Reading this week.  The children will be reading in small groups 2-3 times a week with the teacher.  They will bring home a "baggie book" for you to read at home.  The book is the same one that we read in school that day.  You can read this book at home and practice fluency.

Words Their Way: We are continuing studying rhyming words this week.  We are sorting pictures and words into the -ug, -ut, and -un word families.

Social Studies: We are completing our discussion of Benjamin Franklin this week.  His inventions made life better for the people in our country and we are having a great time learning .

Newsletter week of September 25

September 25, 2009

Congratulations!!

Congratulations to

Gabriela,

our first Terrific Kid!  She will be recognized in the rescheduled ceremony oh September 28, 2009.  Great Job Gabriela!

I hope your student had a chance to tell you about their rain gauge.  Saturday was definitely an opportunity to measure rain and talk about the weather.

Answer the question below with your child.  Write the answer on a piece of paper with your signature and your child's name.  Turn it in for a surprise.  What do you call a person who studies and tells us about the weather?

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Rescheduled Events!!

Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - Family Game Night

Friday, October 2, 2009 - Movie Night

Specials Schedule

Don't forget to wear sneakers on PE days.

Monday-PE

Tuesday-Music

Wednesday-September 30-Art

Thursday-PE

Friday-Art

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Weekly Curriculum Update: 9/28 - 10/2

Weekly Curriculum Update:

Math: We will introduce money this week.  We are working on counting coins to $.30.   When practicing at home please make sure that you start counting coins with the biggest first: quarters, dimes, nickels, then pennies.  You can work with your child at home by having them count the spare change in your pocket!

Math Standards Addressed:

Students will exchange equivalent quantities of coins by making fair trades involving combinations of pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters up to 30 cents. 

Students will count out a combination of coins to purchase items up to 30 cents.

Writing: We are working on adding details and revising our writing this week.  Adding details and revising help make the writing more interesting for the reader.  A good author does not publish a book from their first draft of a writing!

 

Reading: We are continuing Guided Reading this week.  The children will be reading in small groups 2-3 times a week with the teacher.  They will bring home a "baggie book" for you to read at home.  The book is the same one that we read in school that day.  You can read this book at home and practice fluency.

Words Their Way: We are continuing studying rhyming words this week.  We are sorting pictures and words into the -et, -eg, and -en word families.

Social Studies: We are discussing Benjamin Franklin this week.  We will be talking about his inventions and the many ways that he made life better for the people in our country.

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Congratulations to

Gabriela,

our first Terrific Kid!  She will be recognized in the rescheduled ceremony oh September 28, 2009.  Great Job Gabriela!

I hope your student had a chance to tell you about their rain gauge.  Saturday was definitely an opportunity to measure rain and talk about the weather.

Answer the question below with your child.  Write the answer on a piece of paper with your signature and your child's name.  Turn it in for a surprise.  What do you call a person who studies and tells us about the weather?

Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - Family Game Night

Friday, October 2, 2009 - Movie Night

Specials Schedule

Don't forget to wear sneakers on PE days.

Monday-PE

Tuesday-Music

Wednesday-September 30-Art

Thursday-PE

Friday-Art

Weekly Curriculum Update:

Math: We will introduce money this week.  We are working on counting coins to $.30.   When practicing at home please make sure that you start counting coins with the biggest first: quarters, dimes, nickels, then pennies.  You can work with your child at home by having them count the spare change in your pocket!

Math Standards Addressed:

Students will exchange equivalent quantities of coins by making fair trades involving combinations of pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters up to 30 cents. 

Students will count out a combination of coins to purchase items up to 30 cents.

Writing: We are working on adding details and revising our writing this week.  Adding details and revising help make the writing more interesting for the reader.  A good author does not publish a book from their first draft of a writing!

 

Reading: We are continuing Guided Reading this week.  The children will be reading in small groups 2-3 times a week with the teacher.  They will bring home a "baggie book" for you to read at home.  The book is the same one that we read in school that day.  You can read this book at home and practice fluency.

Words Their Way: We are continuing studying rhyming words this week.  We are sorting pictures and words into the -et, -eg, and -en word families.

Social Studies: We are discussing Benjamin Franklin this week.  We will be talking about his inventions and the many ways that he made life better for the people in our country.

Math: We will introduce money this week.  We are working on counting coins to $.30.   When practicing at home please make sure that you start counting coins with the biggest first: quarters, dimes, nickels, then pennies.  You can work with your child at home by having them count the spare change in your pocket!

Math Standards Addressed:

Students will exchange equivalent quantities of coins by making fair trades involving combinations of pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters up to 30 cents. 

Students will count out a combination of coins to purchase items up to 30 cents.

Writing: We are working on adding details and revising our writing this week.  Adding details and revising help make the writing more interesting for the reader.  A good author does not publish a book from their first draft of a writing!

 

Reading: We are continuing Guided Reading this week.  The children will be reading in small groups 2-3 times a week with the teacher.  They will bring home a "baggie book" for you to read at home.  The book is the same one that we read in school that day.  You can read this book at home and practice fluency.

Words Their Way: We are continuing studying rhyming words this week.  We are sorting pictures and words into the -et, -eg, and -en word families.

Social Studies: We are discussing Benjamin Franklin this week.  We will be talking about his inventions and the many ways that he made life better for the people in our country.

Congratulations!!

Congratulations to

Gabriela,

our first Terrific Kid!  She will be recognized in the rescheduled ceremony oh September 28, 2009.  Great Job Gabriela!

I hope your student had a chance to tell you about their rain gauge.  Saturday was definitely an opportunity to measure rain and talk about the weather.

Answer the question below with your child.  Write the answer on a piece of paper with your signature and your child's name.  Turn it in for a surprise.  What do you call a person who studies and tells us about the weather?

Rescheduled Events!!

Tuesday, September 29, 2009 - Family Game Night

Friday, October 2, 2009 - Movie Night

Specials Schedule

Don't forget to wear sneakers on PE days.

Monday-PE

Tuesday-Music

Wednesday-September 30-Art

Thursday-PE

Friday-Art

Weekly Curriculum Update: 9/28 - 10/2

Weekly Curriculum Update:

Math: We will introduce money this week.  We are working on counting coins to $.30.   When practicing at home please make sure that you start counting coins with the biggest first: quarters, dimes, nickels, then pennies.  You can work with your child at home by having them count the spare change in your pocket!

Math Standards Addressed:

Students will exchange equivalent quantities of coins by making fair trades involving combinations of pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters up to 30 cents. 

Students will count out a combination of coins to purchase items up to 30 cents.

Writing: We are working on adding details and revising our writing this week.  Adding details and revising help make the writing more interesting for the reader.  A good author does not publish a book from their first draft of a writing!

 

Reading: We are continuing Guided Reading this week.  The children will be reading in small groups 2-3 times a week with the teacher.  They will bring home a "baggie book" for you to read at home.  The book is the same one that we read in school that day.  You can read this book at home and practice fluency.

Words Their Way: We are continuing studying rhyming words this week.  We are sorting pictures and words into the -et, -eg, and -en word families.

Social Studies: We are discussing Benjamin Franklin this week.  We will be talking about his inventions and the many ways that he made life better for the people in our country.

Math: We will introduce money this week.  We are working on counting coins to $.30.   When practicing at home please make sure that you start counting coins with the biggest first: quarters, dimes, nickels, then pennies.  You can work with your child at home by having them count the spare change in your pocket!

Math Standards Addressed:

Students will exchange equivalent quantities of coins by making fair trades involving combinations of pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters up to 30 cents. 

Students will count out a combination of coins to purchase items up to 30 cents.

Writing: We are working on adding details and revising our writing this week.  Adding details and revising help make the writing more interesting for the reader.  A good author does not publish a book from their first draft of a writing!

 

Reading: We are continuing Guided Reading this week.  The children will be reading in small groups 2-3 times a week with the teacher.  They will bring home a "baggie book" for you to read at home.  The book is the same one that we read in school that day.  You can read this book at home and practice fluency.

Words Their Way: We are continuing studying rhyming words this week.  We are sorting pictures and words into the -et, -eg, and -en word families.

Social Studies: We are discussing Benjamin Franklin this week.  We will be talking about his inventions and the many ways that he made life better for the people in our country.

Newsletter week of September 14

Parents:

Please send in an empty 1 liter plastic bottle by Wednesday, Sept. 16.  An empty water bottle can also be sent in.  We will be making rain gauges as part of our weather unit.  To enhance our unit, sit down with your child and watch the weather channel for a few minutes.  You can also check out the weather on the internet.

I would very much appreciate it if you would talk to your kids about classroom behavior expectations.  Encourage your children to listen and follow directions, be respectful, and do their best work each day.  I love teaching your kids and I know with your support your kids will shine.

September at Nicholson

September 14 - Picture Day: Don't forget your SMILE :)

September 15 - Chick-fil-A Night: At the Sprayberry location

September 18 - Movie Night: Come watch Space Buddies at 8:15

September 21 - Academic Alerts come home with students in danger of recieving a 1 (limited progress towards meeting the standard) on their report card

September 22 - Family Game Night

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Educational Websites

You can click on the Websites link on the left of this page for curriculum practice!

Click here for Math Fact practice

Click here for more Math Fact practice

Click here for Math Fact games

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Weekly Curriculum Update: 9/14 - 9/18

Weekly Curriculum Update:

Math: We will begin graphing this week.  We are studying tally charts, picture graphs, and bar graphs.  You can help your child with graphing by sorting objects at home, then look to see which group has the most, least, etc.

Math Standards Addressed:

M1D1.a. Interpret tally marks, picture graphs, and bar graphs.

M1D1.b. Organize and record data using objects, pictures, tally marks, and picture graphs.

Writing: We are working on putting words and pictures on the page and telling a story over several pages. 

Reading: We are beginning Guided Reading this week.  The children will be reading in small groups 2-3 times a week with the teacher.  They will bring home a "baggie book" for you to read at home.  This book is the book we read in school that day.  You can read this book at home and practice fluency.

Words Their Way: We are continuing studying rhyming words this week.  We are sorting pictures and words into the -ag, -ap, and -ad word families.

Social Studies: We are beginning our study of weather this week.  We are looking at the types of weather as well as the various ways to measure and record weather conditions.  You can watch the weather at home and predict the forecast for each day!

September at Nicholson

September 14 - Picture Day: Don't forget your SMILE :)

September 15 - Chick-fil-A Night: At the Sprayberry location

September 18 - Movie Night: Come watch Space Buddies at 8:15

September 21 - Academic Alerts come home with students in danger of recieving a 1 (limited progress towards meeting the standard) on their report card

September 22 - Family Game Night

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Educational Websites

You can click on the Websites link on the left of this page for curriculum practice!

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Weekly Curriculum Update: 9/14 - 9/18

Weekly Curriculum Update:

Math: We will begin graphing this week.  We are studying tally charts, picture graphs, and bar graphs.  You can help your child with graphing by sorting objects at home, then look to see which group has the most, least, etc.

Math Standards Addressed:

M1D1.a. Interpret tally marks, picture graphs, and bar graphs.

M1D1.b. Organize and record data using objects, pictures, tally marks, and picture graphs.

Writing: We are working on putting words and pictures on the page and telling a story over several pages. 

Reading: We are beginning Guided Reading this week.  The children will be reading in small groups 2-3 times a week with the teacher.  They will bring home a "baggie book" for you to read at home.  This book is the book we read in school that day.  You can read this book at home and practice fluency.

Words Their Way: We are continuing studying rhyming words this week.  We are sorting pictures and words into the -ag, -ap, and -ad word families.

Social Studies: We are beginning our study of weather this week.  We are looking at the types of weather as well as the various ways to measure and record weather conditions.  You can watch the weather at home and predict the forecast for each day!

September 14 - Picture Day: Don't forget your SMILE :)

September 15 - Chick-fil-A Night: At the Sprayberry location

September 18 - Movie Night: Come watch Space Buddies at 8:15

September 21 - Academic Alerts come home with students in danger of recieving a 1 (limited progress towards meeting the standard) on their report card

September 22 - Family Game Night

You can click on the Websites link on the left of this page for curriculum practice!

Click here for Math Fact practice

Click here for more Math Fact practice

Click here for Math Fact games

Weekly Curriculum Update:

Math: We will begin graphing this week.  We are studying tally charts, picture graphs, and bar graphs.  You can help your child with graphing by sorting objects at home, then look to see which group has the most, least, etc.

Math Standards Addressed:

M1D1.a. Interpret tally marks, picture graphs, and bar graphs.

M1D1.b. Organize and record data using objects, pictures, tally marks, and picture graphs.

Writing: We are working on putting words and pictures on the page and telling a story over several pages. 

Reading: We are beginning Guided Reading this week.  The children will be reading in small groups 2-3 times a week with the teacher.  They will bring home a "baggie book" for you to read at home.  This book is the book we read in school that day.  You can read this book at home and practice fluency.

Words Their Way: We are continuing studying rhyming words this week.  We are sorting pictures and words into the -ag, -ap, and -ad word families.

Social Studies: We are beginning our study of weather this week.  We are looking at the types of weather as well as the various ways to measure and record weather conditions.  You can watch the weather at home and predict the forecast for each day!

September 14 - Picture Day: Don't forget your SMILE :)

September 15 - Chick-fil-A Night: At the Sprayberry location

September 18 - Movie Night: Come watch Space Buddies at 8:15

September 21 - Academic Alerts come home with students in danger of recieving a 1 (limited progress towards meeting the standard) on their report card

September 22 - Family Game Night

You can click on the Websites link on the left of this page for curriculum practice!

Weekly Curriculum Update:

Math: We will begin graphing this week.  We are studying tally charts, picture graphs, and bar graphs.  You can help your child with graphing by sorting objects at home, then look to see which group has the most, least, etc.

Math Standards Addressed:

M1D1.a. Interpret tally marks, picture graphs, and bar graphs.

M1D1.b. Organize and record data using objects, pictures, tally marks, and picture graphs.

Writing: We are working on putting words and pictures on the page and telling a story over several pages. 

Reading: We are beginning Guided Reading this week.  The children will be reading in small groups 2-3 times a week with the teacher.  They will bring home a "baggie book" for you to read at home.  This book is the book we read in school that day.  You can read this book at home and practice fluency.

Words Their Way: We are continuing studying rhyming words this week.  We are sorting pictures and words into the -ag, -ap, and -ad word families.

Social Studies: We are beginning our study of weather this week.  We are looking at the types of weather as well as the various ways to measure and record weather conditions.  You can watch the weather at home and predict the forecast for each day!

September 14 - Picture Day: Don't forget your SMILE :)

September 15 - Chick-fil-A Night: At the Sprayberry location

September 18 - Movie Night: Come watch Space Buddies at 8:15

September 21 - Academic Alerts come home with students in danger of recieving a 1 (limited progress towards meeting the standard) on their report card

September 22 - Family Game Night

You can click on the Websites link on the left of this page for curriculum practice!

Click here for Math Fact practice

Click here for more Math Fact practice

Click here for Math Fact games

Weekly Curriculum Update:

Math: We will begin graphing this week.  We are studying tally charts, picture graphs, and bar graphs.  You can help your child with graphing by sorting objects at home, then look to see which group has the most, least, etc.

Math Standards Addressed:

M1D1.a. Interpret tally marks, picture graphs, and bar graphs.

M1D1.b. Organize and record data using objects, pictures, tally marks, and picture graphs.

Writing: We are working on putting words and pictures on the page and telling a story over several pages. 

Reading: We are beginning Guided Reading this week.  The children will be reading in small groups 2-3 times a week with the teacher.  They will bring home a "baggie book" for you to read at home.  This book is the book we read in school that day.  You can read this book at home and practice fluency.

Words Their Way: We are continuing studying rhyming words this week.  We are sorting pictures and words into the -ag, -ap, and -ad word families.

Social Studies: We are beginning our study of weather this week.  We are looking at the types of weather as well as the various ways to measure and record weather conditions.  You can watch the weather at home and predict the forecast for each day!

September 14 - Picture Day: Don't forget your SMILE :)

September 15 - Chick-fil-A Night: At the Sprayberry location

September 18 - Movie Night: Come watch Space Buddies at 8:15

September 21 - Academic Alerts come home with students in danger of recieving a 1 (limited progress towards meeting the standard) on their report card

September 22 - Family Game Night

Parents:

September 14 - Picture Day: Don't forget your SMILE :)

September 15 - Chick-fil-A Night: At the Sprayberry location

September 18 - Movie Night: Come watch Space Buddies at 8:15

September 21 - Academic Alerts come home with students in danger of recieving a 1 (limited progress towards meeting the standard) on their report card

September 22 - Family Game Night

Educational Websites

You can click on the Websites link on the left of this page for curriculum practice!

Click here for Math Fact practice

Click here for more Math Fact practice

Click here for Math Fact games

Weekly Curriculum Update: 9/14 - 9/18

Weekly Curriculum Update:

Math: We will begin graphing this week.  We are studying tally charts, picture graphs, and bar graphs.  You can help your child with graphing by sorting objects at home, then look to see which group has the most, least, etc.

Math Standards Addressed:

M1D1.a. Interpret tally marks, picture graphs, and bar graphs.

M1D1.b. Organize and record data using objects, pictures, tally marks, and picture graphs.

Writing: We are working on putting words and pictures on the page and telling a story over several pages. 

Reading: We are beginning Guided Reading this week.  The children will be reading in small groups 2-3 times a week with the teacher.  They will bring home a "baggie book" for you to read at home.  This book is the book we read in school that day.  You can read this book at home and practice fluency.

Words Their Way: We are continuing studying rhyming words this week.  We are sorting pictures and words into the -ag, -ap, and -ad word families.

Social Studies: We are beginning our study of weather this week.  We are looking at the types of weather as well as the various ways to measure and record weather conditions.  You can watch the weather at home and predict the forecast for each day!

Educational Websites

You can click on the Websites link on the left of this page for curriculum practice!

Weekly Curriculum Update: 9/14 - 9/18

Weekly Curriculum Update:

Math: We will begin graphing this week.  We are studying tally charts, picture graphs, and bar graphs.  You can help your child with graphing by sorting objects at home, then look to see which group has the most, least, etc.

Math Standards Addressed:

M1D1.a. Interpret tally marks, picture graphs, and bar graphs.

M1D1.b. Organize and record data using objects, pictures, tally marks, and picture graphs.

Writing: We are working on putting words and pictures on the page and telling a story over several pages. 

Reading: We are beginning Guided Reading this week.  The children will be reading in small groups 2-3 times a week with the teacher.  They will bring home a "baggie book" for you to read at home.  This book is the book we read in school that day.  You can read this book at home and practice fluency.

Words Their Way: We are continuing studying rhyming words this week.  We are sorting pictures and words into the -ag, -ap, and -ad word families.

Social Studies: We are beginning our study of weather this week.  We are looking at the types of weather as well as the various ways to measure and record weather conditions.  You can watch the weather at home and predict the forecast for each day!

Newsletter week of September 7

Weekly Curriculum Update: 9/7 - 9/11

First graders will be taking the CogATtest Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday this week.  The Cognitive Abilities Test(CogAT) measures students’ learned reasoning abilities in the three areas most linked to academic success in school: Verbal, Quantitative, and Nonverbal (spatial symbols).

You can do 3 things at home to help your child get ready for the test:

1. make sure they get a good night's rest

2. make a healthy breakfast (school breakfast also has healthy options)

3. make sure he/she is at school on time (they will not be late if they ride the school bus)  school starts at 7:50 am

Reminders

Please send a healthy snack for your child each day.

Return baggies with books. 

Weekly Curriculum Update:

Math: We will continue working on addition and subtraction this week.  We are studying inverse relations, the commutative property, and fact families.

Writing: We are working on writing for our readers this week.  When we think about our reader while writing, we add details and information that make the audience enjoy our writing even more!

Words Their Way: We are beginning studying rhyming words this week.  We are sorting pictures and words into the word family that they belong.

Social Studies: We are completing our study of maps and globes this week.  Continue helping your child learn your home address!  This is important for school, as well as your child's safety!

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First graders will be taking the CogATtest Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday this week.  The Cognitive Abilities Test(CogAT) measures students’ learned reasoning abilities in the three areas most linked to academic success in school: Verbal, Quantitative, and Nonverbal (spatial symbols).

You can do 3 things at home to help your child get ready for the test:

1. make sure they get a good night's rest

2. make a healthy breakfast (school breakfast also has healthy options)

3. make sure he/she is at school on time (they will not be late if they ride the school bus)  school starts at 7:50 am

Reminders

Please send a healthy snack for your child each day.

Return baggies with books. 

Weekly Curriculum Update:

Math: We will continue working on addition and subtraction this week.  We are studying inverse relations, the commutative property, and fact families.

Writing: We are working on writing for our readers this week.  When we think about our reader while writing, we add details and information that make the audience enjoy our writing even more!

Words Their Way: We are beginning studying rhyming words this week.  We are sorting pictures and words into the word family that they belong.

Social Studies: We are completing our study of maps and globes this week.  Continue helping your child learn your home address!  This is important for school, as well as your child's safety!

Weekly Curriculum Update: 9/7 - 9/11

First graders will be taking the CogATtest Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday this week.  The Cognitive Abilities Test(CogAT) measures students’ learned reasoning abilities in the three areas most linked to academic success in school: Verbal, Quantitative, and Nonverbal (spatial symbols).

You can do 3 things at home to help your child get ready for the test:

1. make sure they get a good night's rest

2. make a healthy breakfast (school breakfast also has healthy options)

3. make sure he/she is at school on time (they will not be late if they ride the school bus)  school starts at 7:50 am

Reminders

Please send a healthy snack for your child each day.

Return baggies with books. 

Weekly Curriculum Update:

Math: We will continue working on addition and subtraction this week.  We are studying inverse relations, the commutative property, and fact families.

Writing: We are working on writing for our readers this week.  When we think about our reader while writing, we add details and information that make the audience enjoy our writing even more!

Words Their Way: We are beginning studying rhyming words this week.  We are sorting pictures and words into the word family that they belong.

Social Studies: We are completing our study of maps and globes this week.  Continue helping your child learn your home address!  This is important for school, as well as your child's safety!

Newsletter week of August 31

Weekly Curriculum Update: 8/31 - 9/4

Weekly Curriculum Update:

Math: We will begin learning about subtraction this week.  We will be exploring various strategies that your child can use to subtract.  Some of these strategies are: number lines, counting back, and drawing pictures.  Try finding subtraction sentences around your house! (Example: You have 4 cookies for your snack- if you eat 2, how many do you have left?)

Writing: We are continuing writing this week.  We are writing about what we know or have experienced. 

Reading: We are reading independently with each child to get a better idea of their reading level so we know where to start with Guided Reading!  We look forward to starting Guided Reading soon!!

Words Their Way: We are discussing these sounds this week: v, y,and z.  We are reading poems, hunting for sounds, and sorting pictures.

Social Studies: We are continuing our study of maps and globes this week.  We are talking about where we live, oceans and continents, as well as different landforms.  Ask your child if they know your home address!!

 

DON'T FORGET:

Monday, September 7, 2009 is Labor Day.  There is NO SCHOOL!

Remember to send blue daily folders to school each day.  Homework is sent home on Friday and it must be returned by the following Friday.  Please send a healthy snack for your child each day.

Weekly Curriculum Update:

Math: We will begin learning about subtraction this week.  We will be exploring various strategies that your child can use to subtract.  Some of these strategies are: number lines, counting back, and drawing pictures.  Try finding subtraction sentences around your house! (Example: You have 4 cookies for your snack- if you eat 2, how many do you have left?)

Writing: We are continuing writing this week.  We are writing about what we know or have experienced. 

Reading: We are reading independently with each child to get a better idea of their reading level so we know where to start with Guided Reading!  We look forward to starting Guided Reading soon!!

Words Their Way: We are discussing these sounds this week: v, y,and z.  We are reading poems, hunting for sounds, and sorting pictures.

Social Studies: We are continuing our study of maps and globes this week.  We are talking about where we live, oceans and continents, as well as different landforms.  Ask your child if they know your home address!!

 

DON'T FORGET:

Monday, September 7, 2009 is Labor Day.  There is NO SCHOOL!

Remember to send blue daily folders to school each day.  Homework is sent home on Friday and it must be returned by the following Friday.  Please send a healthy snack for your child each day.