Reminders:

• Today, Friday, we had a visit from Fox 5 meteorologist, Ryan Beesley. Fox will air pictures/videos from his visit during tonight’s 5 p.m. -6 p.m. broadcast, as well as tomorrow morning from 7 a.m.-8 a.m.
• We met with our STEAM buddies today from Mrs. Adams’ 3rd grade class. Please check Seesaw to find your child’s gingerbread man hideout creations.
• Also, please check Seesaw to see your child’s transformation into Ben Franklin!

What We’re Learning: 

Math– We will be “putting it all together,” connecting addition and subtraction with fact families. For example, the fact family for 8, 6 and 14 is: 8+6=14, 6+8=14, 14-8=6, 14-6=8.

Reading- This entire month we will be reading fun, holiday themed books while reviewing all of the reading skills we have learned so far this year: Characters, Setting, Beginning, Middle, End, Asking Questions, Main Idea and Author’s Purpose.

Writing-We will continue our informational writing unit this week. This week students will be writing teaching books about Thomas Jefferson.

Phonics-We will be learning about words that have the blends: ph as in phone and ck as in clock.

Social Studies-We will be learning about another of our brilliant founding fathers, Thomas Jefferson. Students always love learning about his bravery and vision while starting our country!

S.T.E.A.M. We had a GREAT time trying to revise the ending of, The Gingerbread Man, by creating a hideout for him with Mrs. Adams’ 3rd grade class. Check out our pictures on Seesaw!

Have a Wonderful Week!

Reminders:

• All pictures of your children’s Thanksgiving Parade creations have been posted to Seesaw. These were amazing and everyone had a wonderful time!

What We’re Learning:

Math– We will focus upon solving word problems this week involving subtraction following the process: Understand, Plan, Solve and Explain. Students will also circle the facts and underline the question before solving!

Reading- Students will be learning about Author’s Purpose this week. We use the acronym P.I.E. (P=Persuade, I=Inform, E=Entertain). Students will identify the author’s purpose as well as give details to support this.

Writing-We will continue our informational writing unit this week. This week students will be writing teaching books about Ben Franklin.

Phonics-We will be learning about words that have with the blends: ch as in branch and sh as in sh as it ship.

Social Studies-We will be learning about one of our brilliant founding fathers, Ben Franklin. Students always love learning about how so many of his ingenious inventions are still used today.

Have a Wonderful Week!

 

Reminders

• Please send in any canned foods for the Thanksgiving Food Drive. Our class goal is to get to 100 items! We’re currently at 35.
• HELP NEEDED: Calling Recycled Materials!!Please send in cardboard boxes, paper towel rolls,and/or  water bottles through Monday, Tuesday and/or Wednesday.
• Mark your calendars! Parents are invited to attend the 1st Grade Thanksgiving Parade, our version of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, on Friday, November 16th at 10:00 a.m. (time change). This will culminate our S.T.E.A.M. activity.

What We’re Learning:

Math– We will start our subtraction unit to 20 i.e. 14-8=6. Please continue to work on the addition flashcards at home. This will help tremendously with subtraction!

Reading- We will be reading fun, Thanksgiving-themed books this week and will review our comprehension and reading strategies.

Writing-This week students will write about things that we are thankful for, as well as fun, turkey related creative writing

Phonics-We will be learning about words that start with the blends: th as in they and wh as in why.

Science- We will be learning about healthy eating choices and balanced meals this week.

S.T.E.A.M.-We will be creating characters, animals, and or people out of recycled materials for our Thanksgiving Parade.

Have a fantastic week!

Reminders

• We will be going to the ILC on Monday. Please send in all library books.
• Please send in any canned foods for the Thanksgiving Food Drive. Our class goal is to get to 100 items! We are on 7.
• There is NO school for students this Tuesday, November 6th for Election Day. If you send in your voting sticker with your child, he/she will get 2 tickets.
• Please send back Sound Permission trip forms and money this week. They are going home on Monday.
• Mark your calendars! Parents are invited to attend the 1st Grade Thanksgiving Parade, our version of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade, on Friday, November 16th at 1:45 p.m. This will culminate our S.T.E.A.M. activity.

What We’re Learning:

Math– We will start solving word problems with addition problems to 20. They will be using the steps: Understand, Plan, Solve and Explain. While reading the problems, students will be circling the facts and underlining the question.  Continue practicing math facts at home. Students are making great progress!

Reading- We will continue learning about Main Idea and Details this week. All students should be reading aloud to someone for 20 minutes a night!

Writing-This week students will be writing a teaching book about something that they are an expert at.

Phonics-We will be learning about words that start with the blends: sn- as in snug and tr- as in trip.

Science- We will wrap up our unit on sound.

S.T.E.A.M.-Students had a fun time creating their recess bells. I hope you all had a chance to watch their videos on Seesaw!

Have a fantastic week!