November 14 Newsletter

Mrs. Bali’s First Grade News

November 14, 2014

Review of our week:

         We have done a lot this week.  In math we took our Chapter 3 Test and started on Chapter 4. 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.  I will be sending home the subtraction ones in a week or two.  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 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 am sending home a fluency paper for homework. In January when we do Dibels, one of the assessments is reading fluency.  The benchmark goal is 23 words per minute.  I do talk to my class about how reading fluently is more than reading fast.

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 21 – Family Fun Day

*  November 26-28 – No School (Thanksgiving Break)

         * Wednesday, December 3 – Celebrate Gage’s ½ Birthday

      * Friday, December 5 – Family Fun Day

      * Thursday, December 11 – Celebrate Phoebe’s ½ B-Day

      * Friday, December 12 – Celebrate James’ ½ Birthday

      * Friday, December 12 – Make Gingerbread houses

      * Tuesday, December 16 – Celebrate Anna C’s ½ B-Day

      * Friday, December 19 – Christmas Party

      * December 22- January 4 – Christmas Break

      * Monday, January 5 – School Resumes

      * Friday, January 9 – End of 2^nd Quarter

      * Friday, January 9 – Family Fun Day