September 15 Newsletter

Mrs. Bali’s First Grade News

September 15, 2023

Review of our week:

Each day we interview the leader and I am really seeing some improvement in our writing.  We have also been working on sentence structure.  We are working on subtracting and adding within 10.  I am very impressed with each student’s math abilities.  We have started reading stories in our readers.

Homework:

You and your child need to be reading for 20 minutes every night. We started the Take Home Library this week.  These books are on your child’s independent reading level, they should be reading them to you.  They may seem easy and that is because they are or they should be.  They are one level lower than where I have them instructionally.   I would like your child to read the book a couple of times.  After they have read the book have them tell you what happened in the book and ask them some questions about the book for comprehension.  I haven’t assessed everyone yet.  There will be some levels that will be changing.  Please, be patient with their take home book level, it takes a while for me to read with them when they are ready to move.  If your child is on a higher reading level, they won’t move through the levels as fast.

Take home library is different this year.  Your child will be getting a new book everyday Monday-Thursday.  Please help your child to read it and bring it back every day.

Reading Helpers:

I would like to start having parents come in and read with the class in 2 weeks. They can be moms, dads or grandparents.     If you can and would like to come in and read with us, we would love to have you.  Let me know if there is a day that would work for you.  You do have to have your background check with the district.

Snacks:

Today was our last day for snacks provided by our leader. If your child would like to bring a snack for themselves, they are welcome to.  Please make sure it is something healthy and not candy.

Upcoming Events:

• Monday, September 18 – PTA Family Fun Night (5-8)

• Friday, September 29 – Celebrate Noah’s Birthday

• October 2-6 – SEP Week (School gets out at 2:30)

• Monday, October 2 – Celebrate Weston’s Birthday

• Friday, October 6 – Celebrate Ellie’s Birthday

• Thursday, October 12 – Celebrate Dawson’s Birthday

• Friday, October 13 – Picture Retakes

• Friday, October 13 – End of 1st Quarter

• Tuesday, October 17 – Celebrate Anndi’s Birthday

• Friday, October 20 – No School (Teacher Professional Development)

• Monday, October – No School – (Fall Break)

• Tuesday, October 31 Halloween Party