Week of Feb. 16th - Feb. 20th

Looking Ahead

Feb. 16th - Feb. 20th

 

Reading Strategies

Asking Good Questions

Phonics

 "igh" (long i sound - light/night)

Writing Strategies/Grammar

Homophones

Sight Words

much

drink

done

fall

Close Reading

Stars  & Constellations

Close Reading Vocabulary

constellation

gaze

humongous

ladle

Orion

Sirius

universe

Spelling Words (List 21)

lip

his

went

night

high

might

light

any

many

frightening

The test on these words will be on Friday, February 20th.

Your student brought home their spelling test from today - please make sure to look it over with them! :)

Math

Students learned how to compare numbers using their 120 chart. We focused on finding numbers that are 1 more or 1 less as well as 10 more or 10 less. Students also reviewed greater than, less than, and equal to. Next week students will learn how to add two-digit numbers and how to regroup. Please continue to practice fast facts at home!

Valentine's Day

Our Valentine's Day party was so much fun! Each student got to design and make their own bookmark, play hot potato and a matching heart activity. Thank you to all the parents that helped with food, plates, and napkins! A HUGE thank you to Mrs. Rizzo, Mrs. Feylo, Mrs. Hamersly, and Mrs. Bewley for organizing and coming up with such fun and creative activities! THANK YOU!!!

Field Trip

On Thursday, February 26, all first grade classrooms will be going on a field trip to the Rialto Square Theater in Joliet to see the play, “Rainbow Fish.” The bus will leave at 9:05 and will return by 11:50. The children will still be able to purchase a hot lunch on that day if desired. A permission slip will be sent home soon.  Please fill it out and return it along with $6 cash by February 9 if your child plans on attending. Thanks.

Twitter

First Grade has joined Twitter! If you have an account and would like to follow us, our name is @idefirstgrade1. We will be using twitter to post pictures of activities that the students complete in the classroom as well as work. This is a great way to stay connected at home and see what your students are accomplishing!

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 any questions please let me know!

Important Dates

• Friday, February 13th - No School
• Monday, February 16th - No School - President's Day
• Thursday, February 19th - Picture Day
• Saturday, February 21st - Snowflake Ball
• Thursday, February 26th - First Grade Field Trip

Reminders/Announcements

• Box Tops/Labels for Education - Please continue to turn in any box tops/labels that you have at home. This is a wonderful fundraiser that helps raise money for our school. Feel free to ask aunts, uncles, grandmas, grandpas, and neighbors! :) 
• Sight Words - Students brought home 6 sight words last week. They are the words that they need to know for the week. Next week there are 6 new words. Please continue to work with your student at home.
• Please send a note if your child will be picked up or taking another bus home.
• If you have any questions - please feel free to email me at alibeseth@ccsd66.org

 

I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Miss Beseth