February 23, 2015
Weekly Letter #25
Dear Parents,
Thank you very much for taking the time to meet with me for our
Parent-Teacher Conferences. I truly enjoyed meeting with you to share your
child’s progress.
Due to last week’s snow days we were unable to begin the nonfiction
selection entitled “Me on the Map”. So, weather permitting, we will work
on that selection this week. Our vocabulary words will be: country, Earth,
and special. Our high frequency words are: over, town, and world. Our
comprehension skill will be to Classify/Categorize. Our phonics activities
will focus on the long vowel sound a made by the silent e as in gate. Our
language grammar activities will focus on using the pronouns I and me.
Our Lesson 20 spelling words will also focus on long a words. Six
words contain the long a sound. The review words will be feet and me.
The high frequency words will be know and also.
We are scheduled to continue Topic 13: Counting Money in Math this
week. We will:
-identify a quarter and find groups of coins that equal the value of a
quarter.
-count combinations of coins including quarters, dimes, nickels, and
pennies.
-introduce and identify the half dollar and dollar and their value.
-problem solve using money.
The students are also encouraged to take their flashcards home and practice
the basic addition facts each evening. We will also practice the facts each
day at school.
Homework:
Monday: Reread the decodable booklets “Wake Up Blake” and “Jane’s
Game” to an adult. Practice your new words. Return the booklets to
school on Tuesday. (The spelling list, take home word wall and word card
envelope will also be sent home today.) I will send home a money math
sheet if you choose to complete for additional practice.
Tuesday: Read the story “Jake and Kate” to an adult. Return the signed
sheet to school on Wednesday. I will send home a money math sheet if you
choose to complete for additional practice.
(over)
Wednesday: Reread and discuss “Me on the Map” with an adult. Test
tomorrow. I will send home a money math sheet if you choose to complete
for additional practice.
Thursday: Complete the math sheet. Return the completed sheet to school
on Friday.
Information/Reminders:
Monday February 23rd: McDonald’s Night from 4:00-7:00 PM
Monday February 23rd: Market Day Pick up
Tuesday February 24th: Book Fair for our class
Friday February 27th: Dr. Seuss Day for First Grade/If you child chooses,
he/she may dress in the ‘spirit’ of the day.
Friday February 27th: Yearbook money due if you choose to order a
yearbook.
Monday March 2nd: Sarris Candy Sale ends
Week of March 2nd: Dr. Seuss Week begins. There will be several reading
activities throughout the week. Your child is welcome to bring in Dr. Seuss
books to share with the class. (Please make sure your child’s name is on the
book, so I can make sure all books are correctly returned. Thanks)
ARE YOU SMARTER THAN A FIRST GRADER?
What are at least three ways to use coins to equal the value of a quarter?
For the answer, ask your First Grader.
Stay warm and safe!
Sincerely,
Lisa Serrao