We had a
great start to the new school year! We learned about many school and classroom
procedures, rules and expectations. Throughout the week, we reviewed
expectations for the cafeteria, bathroom, playground, hallway and more!
In first grade we often include "Growth Mindset" lessons in our daily activities. We want the children to understand and believe that abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work. This mindset creates a love of learning that is essential for great achievements. We are learning that there are things that we can do very well and things that we may not be able to do YET. We know by being persistent and working hard, we will be able to accomplish anything. We will work to change our words in order to change our mindset.
This week…
READING
We will learn how to read independently to ourselves for a few minutes at a time. Each day we read for a little longer period to build up our stamina. We will learn that strong readers read every day. As a reader, we can read the pictures, read the words, and retell the story as we read books. We will talk about our favorite reading memory, when reading felt so good to us. The children will practice using the classroom library correctly and responsibly.
WRITING
We will learn to be first grade writers, by learning about writing tools (papers, pencils, markers, crayons, tape, glue, scissors) and resources around the room that help us write (alphabet charts, first grade words, the print around the classroom). I will first model how to brainstorm, sketch, and write about my story... something that I know and care about. The children will then begin writing a true story about themselves...something that they have experienced.
MATH
This week we will count and represent quantities to 20. We will work on recognizing instantly the quantity of structured arrangements and use concrete and pictorial models to compose and decompose numbers up to 20. We will think in groups of ones and groups of tens. We will use objects, pictures, and expanded and standard forms to represent numbers up to 20.
SOCIAL STUDIES
Last week we explained the purpose of rules and laws in our community. We have rules and laws to stay safe, establish order, and manage conflict. We also identified the characteristics of good citizenship in the classroom and our school. These include being respectful, responsible, safe and kind. This week we will continue to review these characteristics and traits and evaluate actions that show good, or poor citizenship. We will learn that good citizens have responsibilities to help each other and be part of the community.
* The daily Agenda has been delivered, but…they are so flimsy! They will all be torn in a matter weeks (if not days)! I am putting them in braded folders and will send them home sometime this week. I’m sorry for the inconvenience, but I want them to last!
In first grade we often include "Growth Mindset" lessons in our daily activities. We want the children to understand and believe that abilities can be developed through dedication and hard work. This mindset creates a love of learning that is essential for great achievements. We are learning that there are things that we can do very well and things that we may not be able to do YET. We know by being persistent and working hard, we will be able to accomplish anything. We will work to change our words in order to change our mindset.
This week…
READING
We will learn how to read independently to ourselves for a few minutes at a time. Each day we read for a little longer period to build up our stamina. We will learn that strong readers read every day. As a reader, we can read the pictures, read the words, and retell the story as we read books. We will talk about our favorite reading memory, when reading felt so good to us. The children will practice using the classroom library correctly and responsibly.
WRITING
We will learn to be first grade writers, by learning about writing tools (papers, pencils, markers, crayons, tape, glue, scissors) and resources around the room that help us write (alphabet charts, first grade words, the print around the classroom). I will first model how to brainstorm, sketch, and write about my story... something that I know and care about. The children will then begin writing a true story about themselves...something that they have experienced.
MATH
This week we will count and represent quantities to 20. We will work on recognizing instantly the quantity of structured arrangements and use concrete and pictorial models to compose and decompose numbers up to 20. We will think in groups of ones and groups of tens. We will use objects, pictures, and expanded and standard forms to represent numbers up to 20.
SOCIAL STUDIES
Last week we explained the purpose of rules and laws in our community. We have rules and laws to stay safe, establish order, and manage conflict. We also identified the characteristics of good citizenship in the classroom and our school. These include being respectful, responsible, safe and kind. This week we will continue to review these characteristics and traits and evaluate actions that show good, or poor citizenship. We will learn that good citizens have responsibilities to help each other and be part of the community.
* The daily Agenda has been delivered, but…they are so flimsy! They will all be torn in a matter weeks (if not days)! I am putting them in braded folders and will send them home sometime this week. I’m sorry for the inconvenience, but I want them to last!
I thank you all for your help and support, trusting your
children with me, and being a partner in their education.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS:
*Tuesday folders come home. Please return the folders the next day.
*Tuesday folders come home. Please return the folders the next day.
*Snack: Please send a healthy snack with your child
every day.
*PE: We have PE on Monday, Wednesday, and
Friday. Please make sure your kiddo is
wearing tennis shoes (for sure) on these days.
DATES TO REMEMBER:
Sept. 5: Labor Day- No School
Sept. 8: Parent Orientation Night @ 6:30-7:00 pm
Sept. 15: Riata Roundup @ 6:00-7:00 pm
Sept. 28: Early Release Day. Dismissal @ 12:00
Oct. 5: Bike and Walk to School Day
Oct. 10: Columbus Day- No School
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Oct. 13: Science Night @ 6:00-8:00 pm
Oct. 22: Harvest Festival @ 4:00-7:00 pm
Oct. 26: Early Release Day. Dismissal @ 12:00
Nov. 11: Veteran’s Day Program @ 8:00 am
Nov. 21-25: Thanksgiving Break- No School
Nov. 30: Skate Night @ 6:00-8:00 pm
Dec. 1: Family Art Night @ 6:00-7:30 pm
Dec. 5-9: Book Fair
Dec. 8: International Festival @ 6:00-8:00pm
Dec. 15: Winter Parties/Last Day of 1st
Semester
Dec. 16-Jan 2: Winter Break
Jan. 3: 1st Day of 2nd Semester
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