_______________ Class News Mrs. Lackey and Mrs. Arias, First Grade, DI _______ November 2-6 Date reminders: Teacher Message: Monday is Math Benchmark Test November is my favorite month. The weather is changing and get the opportunity to reflect on the many blessings in our lives. You and your students are one of my blessings! Thursday is our In-School Field Trip Leader In Me: This week we are going back to review Habit 1: Be Proactive. You are in charge of yourself! We are beginning a quote of the week. This week’s quote is: “Don’t let anyone dull your sparkle.” –Author Unknown OK This month we will also be sending home our first project! I look forward to this project each year and hope you love it as much as I do. The school phone number is 704-872-9541 and my email address is rachel_lackey@iss.k12.nc.us. Reading / Language Arts: Field Trip: You should have received an information sheet about our in school field trip November 5th. Please make sure you pay the $4 and return the permission slip as soon as possible. This week we will be working reviewing character and setting of a story. We will be introducing problem and solution as well. Your student should be able to identify any problems in the story and how the solutions get resolved! Math: We will be working on subtracting numbers. They will be learning how through hands-on practice and also through number sentences. We will be using words like difference, subtraction, and take away. We will also be working on word problems!