First grade happenings ~
Spelling - Today we started spelling. A list will be coming home with your child today. Eventually I will differentiate the lists. The first few weeks everyone will be practicing the same words.
All of our spelling words are on Spelling City. Spelling City is a way to practice the words by playing games. This can be found on your computer or downloaded as a free app. To find our lists, search by teacher name. Type in Jodi Sullivan. There will be two to choose from. Choose Resurrection School. Our lists should pop up.
Reading - We have been doing reading groups and Daily five for two full weeks now. It has been going great. The first week our word work was ABC order. The second week our word work was sight word games. This week word work will be sight word sheets and spelling practice.
Math - We finished up unit one last week. Unit one dealt with numbers 0-10. Today we started unit 2. We are working on addition stories.
Science - We have been working on the Einstein weather kit. We have learned about reading thermometers, tested water temperature, learned about cloud cover, precipitation, and wind, and tested if thermomters are hotter in white or black bags.
Phonics - We have reviewed all of the letters, keywords, and sounds. We have reviewed tapping. We are currently working on digraphs. (sh, ch, th, wh, ck)
Handwriting - We have only worked on a few letters so far - Ll, Ii, and Tt. We are working on putting the letters in the correct places and forming the letters the correct way.
Writing - We journal nearly every day. The students write a sentence or two and illustrate.
Religion - We have been learning about the weekly Gospel through our Promise Papers.
Pumpkin Patch - Friday, October 4th
The students may have a dress down day for the field trip to the pumpkin patch. Currently the forecast has a chance of rain...Let's hope it doesn't rain!
Have a great week! :)
Monday, September 30, 2013
Thursday, September 26, 2013
*Tomorrow, September 27th, is a half day. Also, if the students wear their kindness bracelet tomorrow they may have a dress down day.
*Thank you to everyone who volunteered to go to the pumpkin patch on Friday, October 4th. Katie Meyer will be our chaperone. If you haven't returned your permission slip yet, please do so.
*Next week we will be starting spelling. A list will come home on Monday and we will have our first test on Friday, October 4th.
*Thank you to everyone who volunteered to go to the pumpkin patch on Friday, October 4th. Katie Meyer will be our chaperone. If you haven't returned your permission slip yet, please do so.
*Next week we will be starting spelling. A list will come home on Monday and we will have our first test on Friday, October 4th.
Friday, September 20, 2013
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Hello! Here are a few happenings in first grade...
Mass -
The first grade masses are on October 24th, December 19th, and April 10th.
Field Trips -
We will go to the pumpkin patch in October. Mrs. Francois hasn't scheduled it yet. When she does I'll get you the date.
Seussical at the Weidner Center - April 4th
The Building for Kids - We will be going there some time in the spring.
FYI
Headphones - Headphones weren't on our school list this year. However, it would be beneficial if they had them. We will need headphones for MAP testing. We also use the iPads to listen to stories during Daily 5. Headphones would be great for that, too. Many people already brought them in. If you still have your headphones from kindergarten, please send them. Thank you!
Milk Rings - One of the morning activities that we do uses milk rings. We're learning place value with them. (ones, tens, hundreds, and thousands) When you open a gallon of milk (or juice, Gatorade, etc.) don't throw the ring away - send it to school. :) Thank you!
Snack - Reminder that we do have a snack time in the morning. Please remember to send a snack with your child. Thank you!
Have a great day! :)
Mass -
The first grade masses are on October 24th, December 19th, and April 10th.
Field Trips -
We will go to the pumpkin patch in October. Mrs. Francois hasn't scheduled it yet. When she does I'll get you the date.
Seussical at the Weidner Center - April 4th
The Building for Kids - We will be going there some time in the spring.
FYI
Headphones - Headphones weren't on our school list this year. However, it would be beneficial if they had them. We will need headphones for MAP testing. We also use the iPads to listen to stories during Daily 5. Headphones would be great for that, too. Many people already brought them in. If you still have your headphones from kindergarten, please send them. Thank you!
Milk Rings - One of the morning activities that we do uses milk rings. We're learning place value with them. (ones, tens, hundreds, and thousands) When you open a gallon of milk (or juice, Gatorade, etc.) don't throw the ring away - send it to school. :) Thank you!
Snack - Reminder that we do have a snack time in the morning. Please remember to send a snack with your child. Thank you!
Have a great day! :)
Tuesday, September 3, 2013
We had a great first day today! The kids did a great job! I'm tired...I bet they are too. :)
Our specials schedule this year -
Monday
Music - 10:45-11:15
Tuesday
Music - 9:10-9:40
Spanish - 10:35-11:05
Gym - 1:15-1:45
Wednesday
Library - 8:15-8:45
Spanish - 10:35-11:05
Thursday
Mass - 8:05
Gym - 1:15-1:45
Friday
Art - 10:15-11:15
You will notice that we are not having computer class this year. Once the lab is up and running, it is my plan to take the kids into the lab once a week and teach computer skills.
Our specials schedule this year -
Monday
Music - 10:45-11:15
Tuesday
Music - 9:10-9:40
Spanish - 10:35-11:05
Gym - 1:15-1:45
Wednesday
Library - 8:15-8:45
Spanish - 10:35-11:05
Thursday
Mass - 8:05
Gym - 1:15-1:45
Friday
Art - 10:15-11:15
You will notice that we are not having computer class this year. Once the lab is up and running, it is my plan to take the kids into the lab once a week and teach computer skills.
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