1. Mrs. Brown’s Rockin’ News!
August 8, 2016
What we are learning!
Balanced Literacy
The students will begin a balanced literacy unit based on The Wizard of Oz
by Frank L. Baum.
Reading
The students will be pre-assessed on their reading level. Next week they will be in differentiated guided reading groups at their instructional level.
Word Work
This week is pre-assessment only. Starting next week we will begin Friday tests on their spelling pattern. Partial credit will be given for parts of words.
Word work grades will fall under grammar on report cards.
Grammar
Daily Grammar Practice
Writing complete sentences and word order in a sentence.
Math
The students will be learning about establishing routines using data, same, more, less, and how to make and count tally marks, and counting from any number to 120.
Social Studies
Folk Tales
First Grade has a snack time with our morning recess. Please send in your child’s own healthy snack. We eat lunch at 11:50.
Water bottles are welcome in the classroom. I have a cubby we keep them in and the students may drink as often as needed.
Specials Schedule
Monday: Computer Lab
Tuesday: Art
Wednesday: PE-wear gym shoes
Thursday: Music
Friday: PE- wear gym shoes
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2. Students must be in the building by 8:10 or they are counted as tardy.
Word Study
We will begin word study the week of August 15th. Before then, the children will be given a pre-assessment to determine their current spelling ability level. Students will work with a basic spelling pattern each week. Starting next week you will receive a list of words that contain the same pattern. We will work together in class to learn the pattern and brainstorm additional words with that pattern. Word Study tests will be given on Friday unless otherwise noted. Tests will include 10 words. Some may be from the list and others will be any word that contains that pattern.
If you need to change your child’s regular transportation, please send a note that morning.
If you must call the school, please do so by 2:00 with the change. Sending a note that morning in the red folder is the best way to change transportation. Thanks!
Calendar
August 12th —Deadline for all signed paperwork to be returned.
September 5st —Labor Day, No School
September 6th —Progress Reports
BELL TIMES
Students must be in the building by 8:10 or they are counted as tardy.
Dismissal time is 3:10
Homework
You will find a packet with assignments labeled for each day in your child’s folder on Monday. They will be due on Friday. Homework is not graded, but it is checked. It is a great way for you to stay informed with what your child is learning as well daily practice of the skills taught that week.
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