January 8 Newsletter

Mrs. Bali’s First Grade News

January 8, 2016

Review of our week:

         In math this week we are finishing up our chapter on Related Facts (Fact Families).  We will take our math test next week.  I will send home subtraction flashcards, so your child can practice their math facts at home. Your child really needs to know these math facts. We wrote some New Year Resolutions.  I have been really happy with the progress we are making in reading.  Almost everyone has moved up a level. If your child is reading on a J or higher, they won’t move levels in their take home book as often. 

         The Math packet I sent home doesn’t have to be returned.  It is just for your child to work on at home if they can.

                 

Book Orders:

         I am sending home the January Book Orders.  If you would like to order books, please return your order by Thursday, January 14.  You can also order online. I have included papers for those students who will have a birthday in the next couple of months.  Please fill this paper out and return it to me.

F.Y.I’s

*If you would like to do a Family Fun Day, please look at the dates and let me know if there is one that would work for you.     

*For this time of year your child needs to be on a F-G instructional reading level to be on track for being on grade level for the end of the year.  That means their take home books would be E-F.

*Miss Taylor is having a toy day in PE next week.  She would like each child to bring a small toy to play with while she does testing.  It needs to fit in your child’s backpack.

Upcoming Events:

·      Friday, January 15 – Celebrate Gracie’s ½ Birthday

·      Monday, January 18 – No School (MLK)

·      Tuesday, January 19 – Celebrate Chantz’s ½ Birthday

·      Thursday, January 21 – Celebrate Adelaide’s ½ Birthday

·      Friday, January 22 – Celebrate Ambrie’s ½ Birthday

·      Friday, January 22 – Family Fun Day

·      Friday, January 29 – Family Fun Day

·      February 1-5 – SEP Week (School gets out at 2:30)

·      Thursday, February 11 – Celebrate Kyla’s Birthday

·      Friday, February 12 – Valentine’s Party

·      Monday, February 15 – No School President’s Day

·      Friday, February 19 – Family Fun Day

·      Friday, February 26 – Family Fun Day

·      Thursday, March 3 – Celebrate Holden’s Birthday

·      Friday, March 4 – Celebrate Hayden’s Birthday

·      Friday, March 4 – Family Fun Day (Bali Family)

·      March 7-11 – No school (Spring Break)