Thank you to all families who were able to join us for our author celebration! The students all worked hard on writing opinion pieces, and they were eager to share!
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Upcoming Events
Thursday 3/24: School Spirit Day - Wear your favorite clothes!
Unit 7 Math Assessment
Friday 3/25: No School - Spring Break Begins!
Sunday 3/27: Happy Easter!
Monday 3/28-Friday 4/1: Spring Break Week!
Unit 7 Math Assessment
Friday 3/25: No School - Spring Break Begins!
Sunday 3/27: Happy Easter!
Monday 3/28-Friday 4/1: Spring Break Week!
Week of 3/21
This week in math the students have been learning about geometry. We discussed polygons vs. non-polygons, 3D shapes, and symmetry. On Thursday the students will take their Unit 7 assessment.
In word work the students have been learning and practicing long and short vowel sounds. This week we focused on o and u. Students will also have time to practice first grade 'snap words'. Students were not given individual weekly words on account of the short week.
This week we are wrapping up our unit on opinion writing. On Wednesday the students will all write for 45 minutes to demonstrate their ability as writers!
During science time we are learning about plants. On Monday we learned about what plants need to survive. On Tuesday we learned about the parts of a plant. On Wednesday we will plant seeds!
During reader's workshop we are continuing to focus on identifying the author's message. I am continuing to meet with students in guided reading groups and individually for reading conferences.
In word work the students have been learning and practicing long and short vowel sounds. This week we focused on o and u. Students will also have time to practice first grade 'snap words'. Students were not given individual weekly words on account of the short week.
This week we are wrapping up our unit on opinion writing. On Wednesday the students will all write for 45 minutes to demonstrate their ability as writers!
During science time we are learning about plants. On Monday we learned about what plants need to survive. On Tuesday we learned about the parts of a plant. On Wednesday we will plant seeds!
During reader's workshop we are continuing to focus on identifying the author's message. I am continuing to meet with students in guided reading groups and individually for reading conferences.
Thursday, March 17, 2016
Upcoming Events...
Thursday 3/17: Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Friday 3/18: Opera for the Young at 1:30
Tuesday 3/22: Opinion Writing Author Celebration 12:15-12:45
Thursday 3/24: School Spirit Day - Wear your favorite clothes!
Unit 7 Math Assessment
Friday 3/25: No School - Spring Break Begins!
Sunday 3/27: Happy Easter!
Monday 3/28-Friday 4/1: Spring Break Week!
Friday 3/18: Opera for the Young at 1:30
Tuesday 3/22: Opinion Writing Author Celebration 12:15-12:45
Thursday 3/24: School Spirit Day - Wear your favorite clothes!
Unit 7 Math Assessment
Friday 3/25: No School - Spring Break Begins!
Sunday 3/27: Happy Easter!
Monday 3/28-Friday 4/1: Spring Break Week!
Week of 3/14
In math this week we wrapped up Unit 6. Students took their assessment on Tuesday. The assessments will be sent home on Friday. Please look over the assessment with your child and remind them to always check their work so they don't make simple mistakes. On Wednesday we began Unit 7. The overall theme of Unit 7 is geometry. This week we learned about attributes, such as color, shape, size, and thickness. We also reviewed 2D shapes.
During word work we learned about long and short vowel sounds. This week we focused on e and i. The students also worked with their individual weekly words.
In writer's workshop the students have been working hard to wrap up their opinion writing. The students have been writing book reviews and restaurant reviews. We hope to see you at our Author Celebration next Tuesday afternoon!
In science the students have been working in engineering teams to design a shoe with a sole that can grip on ice and snow. The students worked in teams to make a plan and create a model. Then they tested their models. The first time they tested the models none of them worked perfectly. The students learned that engineers always have to go back to the 'drawing board' and fix things, and then retest.
During reader's workshop we have been reading books and discussing the problem and solution, as well as the author's message. Students also have continued to meet for guided reading groups.
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Upcoming Events...
Thursday 3/10: Family Night 5:30-7:00
Sunday 3/12: Daylight Savings Time
Wednesday 3/16: Early Release at 12:30
Thursday 3/17: Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Friday 3/18: Opera for the Young at 1:30
School Spirit Day - TBD
Sunday 3/12: Daylight Savings Time
Wednesday 3/16: Early Release at 12:30
Thursday 3/17: Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Friday 3/18: Opera for the Young at 1:30
School Spirit Day - TBD
Week of 3/7
Math: On Monday we learned about using the centimeter as another unit of measurement. On Tuesday the students will be exploring pattern blocks and practice efficient addition strategies. On Wednesday we will continue to focus on missing addend or subtrahend problems. Examples of these types of problems include: 2 + ____ = 7 or 7 - ____ = 2. On Thursday the class will be introduced to quarters. Students are not expected to master counting combinations of coins with quarters in first grade, but some are ready for the challenge. On Friday the class will be introduced to telling time to the five minute mark. Again, students are not expected to master this skill in first grade. If you have questions about 'exposure to skills' vs. 'mastery of skills' please let me know!
Phonics: A new set of weekly words was sent home on Monday. Throughout the week your child will practice their words at school and their test will be on Friday. This week we will also discuss finding smaller words within larger words. We will read the book There's an Ant in Anthony!
Writer's Workshop: In writer's workshop our focus continues to be opinion writing. This week the students were asked to choose their favorite restaurant and write about all the great reasons why it is the 'best restaurant'!
Science: We are continuing to talk about animal adaptations, focusing on the different types of feet for different animals. Later this week we will begin to work toward solving an engineering based problem about what type of materials would work best for walking on the snow and ice, based on what we know about animal feet.
Reader's Workshop: This week our spotlight strategies include problem, solution and author's message. Students spend time each day reading independently and participating in a reading station.
Phonics: A new set of weekly words was sent home on Monday. Throughout the week your child will practice their words at school and their test will be on Friday. This week we will also discuss finding smaller words within larger words. We will read the book There's an Ant in Anthony!
Writer's Workshop: In writer's workshop our focus continues to be opinion writing. This week the students were asked to choose their favorite restaurant and write about all the great reasons why it is the 'best restaurant'!
Science: We are continuing to talk about animal adaptations, focusing on the different types of feet for different animals. Later this week we will begin to work toward solving an engineering based problem about what type of materials would work best for walking on the snow and ice, based on what we know about animal feet.
Reader's Workshop: This week our spotlight strategies include problem, solution and author's message. Students spend time each day reading independently and participating in a reading station.
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