November 19 Newsletter

Mrs. Bali’s First Grade News

November 19, 2015

Review of our week:

         This week in Math we have been working on counting back and using addition to help us subtract. I am starting to do some benchmarking, where will be moving reading groups around.  I can really tell those students who are doing their reading every night.  If your child has lost their take home book, please take sometime and help them find it.  If you can’t find it, you can send $5 and they will get a new one.   

Homework:

         I know this time of year is very busy. Please encourage your child to fill out their reading record right after they are finished reading, so you don’t have to try and remember at the end of the month how many days they read.

         There are several students who are not bringing their take home books back every day.  This is a great resource and some are not taking advantage of it.  Please make sure your child reads their book every night and brings it back, so they can get a new one the next day. 

         I have included a math homework sheets.  Your child needs to ask 10 different people what their favorite Thanksgiving food is and make a table with the information.  I would really like them to do the Brainwork activity.  Please make sure your child reads over the Thanksgiving Break. 

Party on Friday:

         Our class earned a party for having 25 days of 100% attendance.  The class decided they wanted to have a pajama party and we are going to watch a short video and have some treats at the end of the day.  If you would like to send a small treat to share with the class you can, but you don’t have to.

Gingerbread Houses:

         We are going to be making gingerbread houses on Friday, December 11 at 1:00.  If you could donate a small bag of candy or a container of white frosting, I would really appreciate it.  The candy can be M&M’s, small candy canes, peppermints or anything else you think would look nice on a gingerbread house.  I also need 4-5 parents to come in and help with the gingerbread houses.  If you would like to help please let me know.  If you can donate something please have it here by Thursday, December 10, so I will know how much candy and frosting I will need to get.

        

Book Orders:

         I will be sending home the December Book Orders the Monday after Thanksgiving. There are some really fun books.  If you would like to order some for Christmas, please let me know and I will keep them for you.  The orders are due by Thursday, December 3.  You can also order online.

Upcoming Events:

·      November 25-27 – No School (Thanksgiving Break)

·      Friday, December 4 – Family Fun Day (Tom-Jake Family)

·      Thursday, December 10-Celebrate Peyton’s ½ Birthday

·      Friday, December 11-Celebrate Alex’s ½ Birthday

·      Friday, December 11 – Make Gingerbread houses

·      Monday, December 14-Celebrate Lance’s ½ Birthday

·      Friday, December 18 – Christmas Party

·      December 19-January 3 –No School (Christmas Break)

·      Monday, January 4 – School Resumes

·      Wednesday, January 6 – Celebrate Alyss’ Birthday