November 15 Newsletter

Mrs. Bali’s First Grade News

November 15, 2013

Review of our week:

         We have done a lot this week.  In math we are working on addition facts, time and graphing.  We learned how to count on and double addition problems.  I sent home a copy of some addition flashcards, please take some time to help your child practice these. You can also purchase a set from Walmart for just a few dollars. In writing we learned how to write notes, so if your child writes you a note please try and write back to them.  We also wrote about what we were thankful for.

         Thank you for those of you who sent information about your veterans.  We learned some really neat things.  If you have not sent the information in, you can still do it next week.

        

Homework:

         I got a little bit behind recording reading records and homework.  I only had 10 kids meet the reading goal for the month of October.  That means, they turned in all of their reading records and read 20 minutes at least 5 nights a week.  I had a couple of students, who missed it by 1 or 2 nights.  I can’t stress to you enough how important it is that your child is reading every night.  Your child should be reading the full 20 minutes by now.  They are doing it in class, so I know they can do it at home also.  I also have several students who are not practicing their sight words.  This really holds them back from advancing in their reading.

         I still don’t have the fluency pages ready to go.  I am waiting on 1 more paper.  I will try and get them out next week.

 

Box Tops:

         As you are doing your baking and cooking for the Holidays, make sure you are keeping your Box Tops.

Upcoming Events:

·      Friday, November 22 – Family Fun Day

·      November 27-29 - No School (Thanksgiving Break)

·      Thursday, December 5 – Celebrate Kristian’s

·      Friday, December 6 – Celebrate Camden’s Birthday

·      Friday, December 6 – Family Fun Day

·      Monday, December 9 – Celebrate Jordan’s Birthday

·      Friday, December 13 – Make Gingerbread Houses

·      Thursday, December 19 – Celebrate Dylan’s Birthday

·      Friday, December 20 – Christmas Party

·      Monday, January 6 – First Day Back

·      Monday, January 6 – Celebrate Gwen’s Birthday

·      Friday, January 10 – End of 2^nd Quarter

·      Friday, January 10 – Family Fun Day