Mrs. Bali’s Firsts Grade News
November 2, 2012
Review
of our week:
In
math we are still working on addition and we have been working on adding
doubles. In writing we learned how to write lists. It would be great practice for your child to
practice making some lists at home.
I
just wanted to thank everybody who came in and carved pumpkins and also the
moms who did our Halloween Party. We
love having you come in and help us.
Veterans:
I
would like each child to find out if they have any Veterans in their
family. If they do, I would like them to
find out any information and find pictures.
If you could send things that we can keep, at least for awhile that
would be great. If you can make a copy of the picture, so that we can keep it,
that would be the best. If it is
something that your child can just bring for the day and share, we would love
to see it. Part of our first grade core
is American Symbols, so we are going to be really focusing on patriotism. If you could send them sometime next week,
that would be great.
Reading:
I
need you to make sure your child is reading for 20 minutes every night. At this point I want them to be doing the
reading for all of that time, instead of having somebody else read to
them. It is great if you are reading to
them on top of their 20 minutes and I would like you to continue with that, but
they really need to be doing their 20 minutes of reading themselves. Reading to them will help make them better
readers also.
When your child is
reading to you please listen to the way they are reading. We are really working on fluency and
expression especially if your child is on a level F or higher. We talk about how when you are reading it
should sound like you are talking and not like a robot. Please listen to your child and help them
work on these things. This is one of the
reasons they should be reading their take home books at least 2 or 3
times. I would also like them to be
reading the words lists.
I am only getting about
half of the reading records turned in on Fridays. I also have about half the class who is not
turning in their homework. The last
several weeks I have had 10-12 kids turning in their reading records. They are due every Friday. I also need you to sign it saying you
listened to your child read. Please help your child with this. I know I forgot to send them one week. I am sorry.
Spelling
Papers:
Last
week I sent home a paper that had 4 boxes with different spelling ideas on
it. I am going to try and send one of
these every week. You don’t have to do
them, but they are just some fun ways to practice spelling words.
F.Y.I’s:
* I
just wanted to thank all of you who come in and help in our classroom it
really means a lot.
* I
am sending home a math worksheet for homework.
Upcoming
Events:
·
Monday,
November 5 – Celebrate Hunter’s Birthday
·
Friday,
November 9 – Celebrate Logan’s Birthday
·
Friday,
November 9 – Family Fun Day (Holmgren)
·
Wednesday,
November 14 – Celebrate Peyton’s Birthday
·
Friday,
November 16 – Family Fun Day (Brown Family)
·
Tuesday,
November 20 – Celebrate Santana’s Birthday
·
November
21-23 – No School (Thanksgiving Break)
·
Friday,
November 30 – Celebrate Lily’s ½ Birthday
·
Friday,
November 30 – Family Fun Day (Huff Family)
·
Friday,
December 7 – Celebrate McKinley’s Birthday
·
Friday,
December 14 – Family Fun Day (Bryan Family)
·
Thursday,
December 20 – Celebrate Jenzie’s Birthday
·
Friday,
December 21 – Christmas Party
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