March 26-30

Spelling Words: like, line, nine, mine, mile, while, take, came, gone, near
Challenge Words: polite, describe, appetite, porcupine, crocodile
Sight Words: walked, light, because, those, right

In reading this week we are working on the long /i/ sound.  Mostly, we will be looking at how the "magic e" makes the letter i say it's own name.  The kids are making Long i Kites in centers too.  Help your child recognize the "magic e" in words and remind them that it makes the vowel say it's own name.  
      ex: kite, bite, Mike, size, like, nine, slide...

 There is math homework on Tuesday.  Please complete and discuss with your child.  It is to be returned to school on Wednesday.  There will be a math test on Chapter 16, Wednesday.  

Thursday we will be starting to study patters. There are a few different patterns that your child will be able to recognize  and extend by the end of the week.
Some examples of patterns are:
      ABA
     ABC
     AABB

Reminder: There is no school on Friday, April 6th.  This is a teacher workshop day.

March 19, 2012

WELCOME BACK!

Spelling Words: came, game, gate, late, lake,  take, day, play, four, place

Challenge Words: whale, motivate, escape, hesitate, hibernate

Sight Words: around, found, gone, hears, might, near, open, tired

Math:  We are finishing up our unit on solid figures.  There will be homework on Monday night.  Please help your child complete the blue sheet and return it to school on Tuesday!

We will be having a math test on Tuesday.

In reading we are continuing to practice long /a/.  We will be reading a play titled, "Flake The Missing Hamster."  Each child will have a part to read throughout the week.  We will also be focused on the story elements of the play.  Please talk to your child about character, setting, problem, solution, beginning, middle and end.  There will be an assessment at the end of the week.

Math Fun!

In math this week we are focusing on shapes. Today, we had a little fun! In teams, we created wonderful designs from pattern blocks. We loved it! Check out our cool pics below. See if you know what they are...

We Had SNOW MUCH Fun! Check out the pics from our Read-A-Thon reward. We had a blast! Thank you for all of your support and donations. Shirley Hills raised over $13,000.00!

This week we are learning about solid figures or 3D shapes. Check out the link below to a wonderful and very addictive song. Warning... only listen to if you want a fun tune stuck in your head! The kids got a huge kick out of it and we listen/sing to it often!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9L9l86N-xM

Spring Break Homework:
I will be sending home some fun homework for the break. You child will have a READ-O and MATH-O bingo board in their homework folder. Please work with your child to complete the fun reading and math activities. Some are very difficult and will need much guidance. Please sign all boxes that you child completes. Try and get more than one bingo on each board.
Your child should return the signed bingo boards on Monday, March 19th. I will have special awards for participants.

Your child will also be bringing home their poem book. Please autograph the poems that your child reads alone or with help. We have added a few new ones and they promise to please! The poetry binders should be returned to school on Monday, March 19th.

Happy Reading! (and math)

March 5-9

Spelling Words: day, say, play, plain, rain, wait, feet, me, door, told

Challenge Words: rainbow, Wednesday, hairspray, holiday, hooray

Sight Words: cool, dry, four, holes, move, place, warm

CoNgRaTs! Our class was the First Grade Class that raised the most money for our Read-A-Thon! On Wednesday, we will be having our very own indoor snowball fight! Way to go!

Reading: We are working with the long /a/ sound this week. The different ways we see recognize long /a/ are: ai_, a_e, _ay

Spring Break is Monday, March 12th through Friday, March 16th. Have a safe and fun break! See you on Monday, March 19th.

Thank you so much for the wonderful conferences. I loved meeting with everyone to share and celebrate all the successes we are seeing! Log on to view your child's report card on Friday, March 9th. As always, please feel free to call or email me with any questions or concerns you may have.

Winter is still among us! Please remember to send your child to school with all the necessary winter gear. Each child should always have snow pants, boots, hat, mittens/gloves and a jacket. The weather can change on a dime and we always want to be prepared for outdoor recess and gym class. Thank you in advance for you support!