1. Room 23 March 6-10, 2017 Language Arts Important Dates: Word Study
This week we reviewed our theme, “From Mountain to Ocean.” We reviewed our vocab words, desert, ocean, and scenery, and practiced creating detailed sentences using these words. We practiced writing more detailed sentences and talked about using end punctuation. We also started making up our own stories. Students are encouraged to use their imaginations to create detailed stories that have a problem and solution. Later on, we will choose one of these stories to get published!
Word Study
This week we reviewed the long /i/ sound. We reviewed what “magic e” does and reviewed the sounds/spelling patterns -igh, -y, and -ie.
We practiced adding and taking away letters to form new words.
We reviewed the words on our word wall.
Please practice these at home!
Please make sure you are reviewing our phonics skills at home. Spelling is becoming much harder for some students.
Important Dates:
March 15th: Mix it Up Wednesday
March 28th: Scholastic book orders due
March 29th: Field trip money due
March 30th: Japanese Celebration 1:35-3:05pm
Reminders
Weekly reports to be signed and returned Monday.
**Please make sure your child is reading at least
10-15 minutes every night, or at least some nights(!), either independently or with an adult!
Miss Alaina Seygal Address:
1st Grade Devon Elementary School Phone Number: (610)

2. Alternates for the week:
Social Studies
We read the book, Suki’s Kimono, and looked at examples of kimonos Japanese people wear. We discussed and sorted kimonos that would be worn in specific seasons. Next week, we will be making our very own kimonos!
Science
We continued with our science unit, Recycling. We practiced sorting trash by looking at recyclable and non-recyclable items. We also learned about the life cycle of trash. We started drawing posters encouraging students on Devon to recycle that will later be hung in the hallway. Ask your child how he/she plans on going green!
Math
This week we continued with chapters 12 and 16, Numbers to 40 & 100. We have been practicing making numbers with place value charts, comparing numbers to 100 using various strategies, recognizing number patterns by adding or subtracting, and counting and reading numbers to 100.
Please practice addition/subtraction facts with your child at home as they are going to get much harder!
Lunch Menu Next Week
Monday: Cheesesteak
Tuesday: Popcorn Chicken
Wednesday: Pasta w/ meat sauce
Thursday: Soft Taco
Friday: Mickey’s Pizza
Alternates for the week:
B) Pizza Dippers
C) PBJ
D) Tuna Salad Sandwich
E) Chicken Caesar Salad