Hello Parents,
It's hard to believe that we have already been to school 90 days! The third quarter has begun. Report cards are distributed on Monday, January 26th. Please review, sign the envelope, and return ONLY the envelope back to school.
Valentine's Day is coming up! The children will exchange valentines on Friday, February 13th. As you may be aware, our school and county are promoting healthy lifestyles with good food choices. Please keep this in mind as you create or buy valentines for your child to make sure there is not too much candy. We may have one treat and then the valentines will go home. Our Room Rep, Danielle Stewart, will help coordinate this. The best part of the day is the actual exchange of loving cards and notes to each other! Also, if you could spare an extra box of valentines, that would help us make sure everyone has their own cards to pass out to the class. Thank you!
In math we have begun our study of geometry. Right now the children continue to explore flat plane figures' defining and non-defining attributes. Vocabulary is very new for them, but I am encouraging lots of math talk to help them compare shapes with various activities. We will also explore 3D shapes as well. Be looking soon for information on our Geo-Animals that we will be building at school. We will need lots of supplies. Start saving paper towel and toilet paper rolls! Also, be on the look out for Math Night to be held on February 5th. This will be a fun night for children and informative for parents. Pizza sign-up will be in the Monday Folders!
Throughout the quarter Ms. Evans (AIG) will visit our class with the PETS Program, which includes critical thinking skills. These are whole group lessons with opportunity for guided practice within the class. We have already had one session on Friday and the children really enjoyed the story, much like being a detective.
All the children have been assessed on Mclass for decoding of words and comprehension. A summary of how your child did will be in Monday Folders soon, once the window of testing is over. Of course, these assessments are another snap shot of your child's reading progress. Daily observations in the classroom with small groups and informal assessments play a big part of the final grade. Next quarter the standard will address meeting grade level comprehension. It is so important that your child read every night for 20 minutes. This practice builds stamina and promotes fluency. I will be happy to lend your child some books, if that would help.
We are having a great time exploring rocks in science as we study Pebbles, Sand, and Silt. They are already asking so many questions such as...Are there rocks in sand? Why are they so different? Where do they come from? So far we have studied volcanic rocks' properties (scoria, basalt, and tuff).
In social studies we will study maps. This is always a hit in first grade. They can really connect to everyday life travelling place to place, using a GPS.
With the Super Bowl approaching, first grade is concentrating on being Brave Readers, just like the football players! So we are practicing a lot, tackling trick parts, and running toward that touchdown of being true Brave Readers!
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. The First Grade Newsletter is published on Member Hub at the beginning of each month. I will also continue to send text messages through Remind on your phone.
Have a great couple weeks! I wonder what winter has in store for us?
Sincerely,
Sharon Mogilski
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