January 22 Newsletter

Mrs. Bali’s First Grade News

January 22, 2015

Review of our week:

         In math this week we started our next chapter and have looking for counting patterns while counting by 1’s and 10’s. We are working on some really fun snowman stories.  We have also been learning about the different seasons.  It has kind of been a crazy week with my son being sick.  Thanks for being patient and understanding.

100^th Day of School:

         Wednesday is the 100^th day of school.  Instead of last week.  Sorry about that.

Homework:

         I will be sending a math, fluency and a comprehension worksheet home every week for homework. I have some students who are not doing their homework.  I would like you to make sure your child is doing them correct. On the comprehension sheet please read the note at the top to the parents explaining what concept your child should be working on.

         I wanted to explain the fluency homework a little bit better.  We just did our Winter DIBEL assessment.  I put your child’s scores on their progress report.  Each child should have been able to read 23 WPM on a mid first grade level text.  At the end of the year it needs to 47 WPM.  I am including a note that explains exactly what you need to do.  I have noticed that a lot  of the class was able the entire passage on the first read.  I will be sending home higher passages.  I might be sending some that look different, but you do the same thing on them.  If you have any questions, please let me know.

Stuffed Animal:

         At this time in the year, some students get tired of doing Read To Self in Daily 5, so I have some stuffed animals that they can read with.  If your child would like to bring a stuffed animal to keep in class and share until the end of the year, that would be great.  Please do not send one that is special to them. I will send them home at the end of the year or your child can leave it, if they no longer want it.

Spelling Bee:

         If your child is interested in participating, please make sure they are practicing.

Upcoming Events:      

* Friday, January 30 – Family Fun Day

         * Tuesday, February 3 – Celebrate Lana’s Birthday

         * Friday, February 6 – Celebrate Brooklynn’s ½ Birthday

         * Friday, February 6 – Family Fun Day

         * Friday, February 13 – Valentine’s Party

         * Monday, February 16 – No School (President’s Day)

         * Friday, February 20 – Family Fun Day

         * Friday, February 27 – Family Fun Day

         * Friday, March 6 – Celebrate Abbey’s Birthday

      * Friday, March 6 – Family Fun Day

      * Tuesday, March 10 – Spring Pictures

      * Friday, March 13 – End of 3^rd Quarter

      * Friday, March 13 – Family Fun Day

      * Monday, March 16 – Celebrate Anna C’s Birthday

      * Friday, March 20 – Celebrate Caleb’s Birthday

      * Friday, March 20 – Family Fun Day