_______________ Class News Mrs. Lackey and Mrs. Arias, First Grade, DI _______ August 31-September 4 Date reminders: Teacher Message: Math Baseline Monday We are working hard in first grade! We have started working in centers and pulling small groups of students to work in reading and math. If you would like to come and volunteer in the classroom please let me know and please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. The school phone number is 704-872-9541 and my email address is rachel_lackey@iss.k12.nc.us. Reading 3D Testing starts Tuesday Birthdays: If you would like to do anything for your child’s birthday please let me know. We have lunch from 11:50-12:20. OK Snacks: Please start sending your student with a snack on Monday. If you would like to help stock our classroom with snacks for those in need I would really appreciate the help! We do not have a peanut allergy in the classroom. Reading / Language Arts: We will be spending time practicing building our reading stamina and working on our sight words and handwriting. A lot of our work right now is with understanding how to work in small groups and practicing procedures. Next week you will get your first set of spelling homework. Reading 3D: Math: This week we will start Reading 3D testing. This test will help us see what your student’s reading level is. We will then use this test to work with your child in small groups with books that are on their level. We will be working on writing, manipulating, and recognizing numbers 1120 this week. Next week you will get your first set of math homework.