1. Mrs. Chasidy & Ms. Lisa October 12 th - October 16 th Classroom News *Hope everyone had a safe and fun fall break! *We will be going on a field trip this Thursday! Don’t forget to pack your child a sack lunch. I am still missing a few permission slip forms. Please, please, please return the forms with your money tomorrow morning! I will not be here to take them on Wednesday. If I do not have your permission slip before the trip it makes it very hectic the day of the trip if I cannot reach you. *Don’t forget that this Friday is Character Day! Students should dress up as their favorite book character and bring the book to show the class. Please do not go out and buy anything. Be creative and use items you already have at home. If you have any questions please email me or call the school. If I am unavailable I will return your call asap. *I will be out of town again this Wednesday. If you need anything please leave a message with Ms. Lisa and I will contact you on Thursday. *Spanish words of the week: buenas tardes (good afternoon) *Volunteer Training is scheduled for Oct. 17 th @ 10:00! If you wish to volunteer later in the year for field trips or other special events you need to try to attend this meeting. *Oct. 21 st is make up picture day! Please send a note to let me know if you want your child’s picture retaken. *The next PTA meeting is scheduled for Oct. 22 nd at 6:00. *Thanks to everyone who took the time to meet with me about your child’s progress. If I did not get a chance to meet with you before the break I will be contacting you soon. A Peek at our Week… * I can identify and read words with short o. *I can add –s to show more than one. *I can use a Pictionary to help me visualize objects. *I can write in complete sentences. *I can read fluently and for understanding. *I can subtract numbers within 10. Leader of the Week… Will be continued next week… Teacher Contact Information… chasidy.thompson@taylor.kyschools.us 270-465-5691

2. MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursday Read the leveled reader with your child. This is the paper copy in your child’s book buddy. Help them figure out unknown words by using these strategies… *Look at the picture for clues. *Get your mouth ready for the first sound. *Use other clues in the sentence to figure out what word will make sense. *Blending the sounds in the word. Have your child read their book buddy story to you. This is a story of their choice. Help them figure out unknown words by using these strategies… If your child struggles with this story you may read it to them. *Look at the picture for clues. *Get your mouth ready for the first sound. *Use other clues in the sentence to figure out what word will make sense. *Blending the sounds in the word. Practice high frequency words by playing a game. Here are a few examples… Slap that Sight Word: Arrange sight words in a row. Give your child a fly swatter and have them slap the sight word you say. Go Fish: Create two sets of sight words on index cards. Play go fish by matching sight words. Target Practice: Write sight words on a paper plate. Have students throw a ball at the sight word you say or shoot a Nerf gun at the sight word you say. Scrambled Eggs: Use letter tiles or cut up letters of a choice word. Put them in an Easter egg and have your child put the letters in order to spell the word. Sight Word Soccer: Write sight words on the lids of water bottles. Have your child read the word. If they get if right they flick the words into a goal. Pancake Words: Write sight words on a paper plate. Give your child a spatula and have them flip the paper plate like a pancake. Then have them read the word they flip. Mystery Word: Use a white crayon and write the words on paper. Have your child use a marker and color over it. It reveals the word. Have your child read the mystery word. Read: The Big Blue Ox with your child. This is a first grade reader that will only go home on Thursday. If your child struggles with this story you may read it to them. Below are some suggestions to help your child. *Have them retell the story. *Have them find words that rhyme. *Have them find a specific sight word in the story. *Have them find specific letters. This book was… Just right ___ Too hard ___ Too easy ___ My child read a book of choice with me tonight. ____ We played… _____________ My child got ___ words right! I think my child… *read the story well and understands what they read ___ *needs a little more practice ___ Homework Log