Week of Dec. 17th - Dec. 21st

Week of Dec. 10th - Dec. 14th

This week the students enjoyed reading a few other books by Chris Van Allsburg. Next week we will read the Polar Express and then watch the movie as a grade. Students worked hard during their Daily 5 centers and are excited to bring home a "secret project" next week! :) Have a wonderful weekend!  

Looking Ahead - Week of Dec. 17th - Dec. 21st

Reading Strategies

Summarizing

Making Generalizations

Phonics

Jolly Phonics - Review of vowels 

Writing Strategies/Grammar

Verbs

Spelling Words

ran

hat

scar

came

grape

name

cake

only

old

baseball

The test on these words will be on Friday, December 21st.

*If I talked to you at conferences about modifying your child's spelling test - then please have them study the first 7 words only.

Math

This week we began Chapter 9, which continued the concept of reading graphs (bar and tally). We also learned about probability and whether or not certain colors are more likely or less likely to be drawn from a bag. Next week the students will take their test on Chapters 8 & 9.

Reading logs

Please continue to record your child's reading throughout the month of Decemeber over break. December calendars will be due the week that we return from winter break (January 7th). Students will bring home their new January calendars next week so that it is available to you during the first week of January. If you have any questions please let me know!

Sight Words

This week a list of sight words were sent home with each student. By the end of the 2nd Quarter - students need to know all of list one. I will continue to work with each student in the classroom on their sight words, but it is important that they practice at home and become fluent when reading them. I have attached all three list for you to keep at home in a safe place. Have your child read list 1 and if they have gotten them all right - move to list 2. I will be re-testing each student and if your child is not meeting I will be sending an email to let you know which ones to work on!

Reading Anthology Books!
This week our new Reading Anthology books were sent home. Please have your child read a few of the stories and then they can bring it back when they are finished. The books need to be returned by Friday, December 21st!

Scholastic Books!
I have created a link on my blog to Scholastic book orders! If you are interested in ordering any books for friends, relatives, or for your student, feel free to place an order online and use the code - LVB2T. When you order online, you can shop all Book Club flyers, enter your online orders, and pay with a credit or debit card. Every time you place your order online, you earn a FREE Book Pick and I earn a $3 coupon for our classroom! I will be receiving flyers that I will send home within the next few weeks if you don't want to do it online. If you have an questions please let me know!

Classroom Holiday Party

We will be having a fun classroom holiday party on Friday, December 21^st, from 2:00-3:00pm.  The kids will enjoy playing games, doing different arts and crafts, listening to music and having special treats.

Holidays

Since the holidays are approaching, we will be doing multiple projects and watching a movie. Next Thursday, December 20th - the entire first grade will be watching the Polar Express to go along with our author of the month, Chris Van Allsburg. 

Important Dates

• Thursday, December 20th - Polar Express
• Friday, December 21st - Classroom Holiday Party
• December 24th - January 6th - No School – Winter Break
• Monday, January 7th - School Resumes 

Reminders

• Please remember that recess will be outside if the wind chill is 20 degrees or warmer - students will NOT be allowed to stay inside for recess unless they have a note from your family doctor.
• Please bring in BOX TOPS :)
• Please make sure your student is either wearing gym shoes to school, or bringing an extra pair to change into. There have been lots of accidents and kids getting hurt in gym because they have boots on or inappropriate shoes. If your student does not have gym shoes they will not be participating during gym.

Thank you! Have a wonderful weekend :)