February 12-16, 2018

Oh my goodness!  The Valentine boxes are super cute!  The kiddos did a great job on them!

Tomorrow, I will let the kiddos begin handing out their Valentine’s (put them in the boxes).  We will open the boxes and see all of the Valentine’s at the party on Wednesday afternoon.

We are talking about the responsibilities of being a 2nd grader.  Over the next four months the expectations in first grade will increase.  My goal for the students is to be independent thinkers who can solve problems, both academic and every day, as well as engage in collaborative experiences with their peers.  My role will be the facilitator.  I will ask questions more often instead of giving all of the answers.  I hope you, as parents, will take on the role as facilitators as well.  When your child asks, "What do I do on this problem?" (in a homework situation) you may want to ask, "Well, what is a good strategy to start with?" The students have the answers and skills they just need a little support to fly solo!

Reminders:

Monday (2/12):

Tuesday (2/13): Tuesday folders go home. 

                        Homework bags go home- Due Friday

Wednesday (2/14): Library- Check out

                               Valentine Party 12:30-1:30.  If you would like to take your child home after the party please sign them out at the office.

Thursday (2/15):

Friday (2/16): Class pictures.  The students will also be taking individual Spring Portraits.  The company will send proofs home in a few weeks if you would like to purchase.

**Remember- students do not have school on Monday (2/19) and Tuesday (2/20). **

This week in Reading and Writing Workshop...

Our unit, Readers and Writers Research Together, the students have been researching a topic of their choice and interest.  The kiddos chose a very interesting range of topics.  We will finish up our research and begin our final products this week! 

This week in Math...

We will be learning addition strategies to help us solve problems.  Last week we explored how to make different combinations of 10. 

This week in Science...

We will begin our study of Interdependence of Organisms.  We will explore animals first.  Our unit on Fish will explore body parts, adaptations, habitat and life cycle.

This week in Social Studies...

We will finish our conversation on Needs versus Wants as we move in to our discussion on Good and Services.  We will discuss how people in our community provide the goods and services we need to live everyday.

Our Life Skill of the Week: Friendship- to make and keep a friend through mutual trust and caring 

Have a great week!

Dates to Remember:

Feb. 14:  Valentine’s Day Party

Feb. 19-20:  Student Holiday

Mar. 7:  Kinder Round-Up

Mar. 12-16:  Spring Break

Mar. 22:  Field Trip to ZACH Scott Theater

Mar. 28:  Spirit Night

Apr. 27:  Skate Night

May 8:  Spirit Night

May 29:  Last Day of School/End of the Year PartyParty