Jan. 20-23

Dear Parents,

I hope that you enjoyed your weekend with your first grader! We have a fun-filled week planned in first grade and are looking forward to beginning the Read-a-thon this upcoming Thursday, Jan. 22^nd at 3:00. I look forward to another great week of conferences with you as we discuss your child’s progress in first grade.

Here’s a look into this week’s curriculum

Reading:

Analyzing non-fiction texts to locate important information.

Grammar:

Using the verbs have and has correctly.

Using the verbs is and are correctly.

Spelling:

Ending l blends ex: bold, shelf, quilt

Red Words: if, she, do

Math:

Exploring word problems involving addition and subtraction.

Science:

Researching Polar Animals with a partner.

Important Updates and Reminders:

·         Read-a-thon begins on Thursday, January 22^nd at 3:00 PM. Your child will be bringing home a YELLOW BOOKLET to keep track of his or her reading. This booklet contains important information so please take a look at it with your child.

·         SRS is having a Spirit Day at Barnes and Nobles this Saturday, January 24th to help kick-off Read-a-thon and raise money for our wonderful school. Mr. Peake, Henry and I will be dropping by around 2:15 to hang out and I will be a guest reader beginning at 2:30! I look forward to seeing some friendly faces at my favorite neighborhood bookstore.

·         Friday is READ ALL DAY IN YOUR PAJAMAS DAY! Please make sure your child wears his or her pajamas and brings his or her favorite book(s) to read throughout the day. Make sure your child has his or her name written inside their book to ensure that it returns home.

·         Congratulations to our newest Star Student, Evan Edwards! Evan is caring to his friends and his teacher and shows lots of enthusiasm towards learning. We are proud of our Star and look forward to learning more about him this week.