November 7 Newsletter

Mrs. Bali’s First Grade News

November 7, 2014

Review of our week:

In Math we have been learning to add doubles, doubles plus 1, adding 3 numbers and other strategies.  I have made a copy of flashcards.  I would really like you to take the time to practice these with your child.   I have only had a couple of students bring information about a Veteran.  If you still have some you have not sent, you can do it next week.  We also had Smokey Bear come for an assembly.

Papers in Your Child’s Folders:

*When we did our Alphabet Review at the beginning of the year, we learned sign language for the letters.  When we practice our spelling words, we sign them.  I am sending home a paper with the signs on.  Your child can use it to practice their spelling words.  They don’t have to do it, it is just an extra resource.

* I am also sending home a copy of some chant charts to help your child practice different chunks we have in words.  This will help with their spelling and reading.

F.Y.I’s:

*Please make sure your child is brining at least a jacket if not a coat everyday, as it starts to get cold.  You never know from 1 day to the next what it will be like when we go out.  We go out to recess 3 times a day.  They need something to keep them warm.

* Library is on Thursday for our class.  The last couple of weeks several in our class has not brought their books back.  The reason we go to library is to get new books to read at home.  Please make sure your child has their books back on Thursday.

* If your child is absent you need to call the office and excuse them.  If the school has not heard from you by 10:00, somebody will be calling you.  Please take the time to call or send an email.  If you send a note to me, please let the office know as well.  I don’t always get notes in time.

Upcoming Events:

·      Monday, November 10 – BTS Arts Night 6:00-7:00

·      Friday, November 14 – Family Fun Day

·      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