What's Going on in the First Grade?
ELA/Writing: This week, we will be reading and studying poetry. We will be looking at some different types of poetry and writing some of our own poetry as well. We will be working on the long i vowel sound found in words with the ending y.
Math: In our Everyday Math series, we will finish up Unit 6 by taking our test on Wednesday. We will begin Unit 7 which is a unit on geometry. We will continue Rocket Math this week!!!
Science/SS/Health: We will be wrapping up our social studies unit this week about people and homes around the world.
Facts that You Need to Know
*Parents—The end of the school year is fast approaching and we are getting ready to move on into second grade. If you would like to meet with me to see how your child is progressing into the second grade, please let me know by sending in a note and I will schedule a conference for you. Thanks!!!
If a child brings in over the counter med. It MUST be in original box or bottle with directions for how much and appropriate age for child. ALL meds. MUST come to the Health Room, including cough drops or if child is going from one parent to another and brings meds.
Any children with prescription meds., need to be brought in to Health Room by an adult to sign a medication form.
FYI …… I DO NOT have cough drops. They are expensive and can be a choking hazard.
Thank you
Cindy Tecson, RN
School Nurse
Westminster Elementary School
864-886-4520
ctecson@oconee.k12.sc.us
Spelling Words
fly
by
my
sky
spy
sty
fry
why
said
put
**Your child will be responsible for knowing how to spell the above 10 words by Friday.
High Frequency Words
*No high frequency words this week, but if your child has a book of poetry at home that they would like to share with the class, please send it in this week.
Thanks!!!
Homework
Monday: Read 1 Step in 100 Book Challenge (15 minutes)
Counting Coins Review Sheet
Study Rocket Math
Tuesday: Read 1 Step in 100 Book Challenge (15 minutes)
Unit 6 Math Test Review sheet
Study Rocket Math
Wednesday: Read 1 Step in 100 Book Challenge (15 minutes)
Study Rocket Math
Thursday: Read 1 Step in 100 Book Challenge (15 minutes)
Write Spelling Words 3 times each
Study Rocket Math
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
I Have Missed You!!!
Hello to everyone who visits my blog regularly. I am very sorry that I have not posted anything in a while. I promise that I will be back and posting on a regular basis again. Keep in touch for the latest news and importnat dates in our classroom and in our school.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
TORNADO POSTER CONTEST
The contest is open to all students in grades one through six in any Oconee County school. There will be winners and runners-up at each grade level and a grand prize winner. Entries should be submitted on standard poster paper (22” x 28”). The student’s name, grade level and school name should be clearly printed in ink on the back of the poster for easy identification. Only one entry per student and no joint entries (by more than one person) will be accepted. Entries will not only be judged on the artistic aspect, but must also emphasize the theme of “Tornado Safety” by depicting proper protective actions. Each entry will be judged on originality, message, impact, and effort. Winners from each grade level will be chosen by a committee of judges during the period of February 16-20, 2009. Schools with winners will be notified during Severe Weather Awareness Week (March 1-7, 2009) and certificates and cash prizes will be awarded in March. Posters must be submitted to your child’s teacher no later than February 6, 2009. Thank you for participating in this great contest.
Newsletter for the Week of January 12 through January 16
What's Going on in the First Grade?
ELA/Writing: This week, we will be reading various winter books as well as books about Martin Luther King Jr. We will also be working on putting words in ABC order to the first letter and doing some writing about winter and Martin Luther King Jr.
Math: In our Everyday Math series, we will continue Unit 5 by studying greater than, less than and equal to, exploring weight, and number stories. Please study addition facts at home each night with your child. We will begin M&M Math this week.
Social Studies/Science: We will be talking about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to society. We will also be focusing on some characteristics of some arctic animals such as the polar bear and penguins.
Facts that You Need to Know
*For those who need to know: Pre-K registration for the 2009-2010 school year will be on March 3. Kindergarten registration for the 2009-2010 school year will be March 2-6. You need to bring the child’s birth certificate, immunization records, proof of address (ex: power bill) and their social security card.
Spelling Words
have
black
stick
going
not
**We are keeping the words from last week. Your child will be responsible for knowing how to spell the above 5 words by Friday.
High Frequency Words
air
animals
around
fly
live
soon
turns
**We will be focusing on recognizing these words in our reading this week.
Important Dates
January 13: End of 2nd Nine Weeks
January 19: MLK Day No School!!!
January 21: Report Cards go home
Homework
Monday: Read 1 Step in 100 Book Challenge (15 minutes)
Skills Link Practice Set 31 and 32
Tuesday: Read 1 Step in 100 Book Challenge (15 minutes)
Wednesday: Read 1 Step in 100 Book Challenge (15 minutes)
Thursday: Read 1 Step in 100 Book Challenge (15 minutes)
Long Vowel a and i practice sheet
ELA/Writing: This week, we will be reading various winter books as well as books about Martin Luther King Jr. We will also be working on putting words in ABC order to the first letter and doing some writing about winter and Martin Luther King Jr.
Math: In our Everyday Math series, we will continue Unit 5 by studying greater than, less than and equal to, exploring weight, and number stories. Please study addition facts at home each night with your child. We will begin M&M Math this week.
Social Studies/Science: We will be talking about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his contributions to society. We will also be focusing on some characteristics of some arctic animals such as the polar bear and penguins.
Facts that You Need to Know
*For those who need to know: Pre-K registration for the 2009-2010 school year will be on March 3. Kindergarten registration for the 2009-2010 school year will be March 2-6. You need to bring the child’s birth certificate, immunization records, proof of address (ex: power bill) and their social security card.
Spelling Words
have
black
stick
going
not
**We are keeping the words from last week. Your child will be responsible for knowing how to spell the above 5 words by Friday.
High Frequency Words
air
animals
around
fly
live
soon
turns
**We will be focusing on recognizing these words in our reading this week.
Important Dates
January 13: End of 2nd Nine Weeks
January 19: MLK Day No School!!!
January 21: Report Cards go home
Homework
Monday: Read 1 Step in 100 Book Challenge (15 minutes)
Skills Link Practice Set 31 and 32
Tuesday: Read 1 Step in 100 Book Challenge (15 minutes)
Wednesday: Read 1 Step in 100 Book Challenge (15 minutes)
Thursday: Read 1 Step in 100 Book Challenge (15 minutes)
Long Vowel a and i practice sheet
Newsletter for the Week of January 5 through January 11
What's Going on in the First Grade?
ELA/Writing: This week, we will be reading from a variety of Jan Brett books and comparing them using a Venn diagram. We will also be studying compound words and doing some writing about winter.
Math: In our Everyday Math series, we will begin Unit 5 by studying place value, greater than, less than and equal to, and exploring weight. Please study addition facts at home each night with your child. We are getting ready to begin Rocket Math and M&M Math.
Social Studies: We will be talking about how we spent our holidays at home and sharing some of our traditions that we took part in this year.
Facts that You Need to Know
*I hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday!!! I want to say a special thank you to all of the parents who came in and helped with the Christmas Party. I could not have made it without you.
Spelling Words
have
black
stick
going
not
**I am continuing spelling tests this week. Your child will be responsible for knowing how to spell the above 5 words by Friday.
High Frequency Words
air
animals
around
fly
live
soon
turns
**We will be focusing on recognizing these words in our reading this week.
Important Dates
January 13: End of 2nd Nine Weeks
January 19: MLK Day No School!!!
January 21: Report Cards go home
Homework
Monday: Read 1 Step in 100 Book Challenge (15 minutes)
Practice your spelling words with someone. Write them 3 times each.
Tuesday: Read 1 Step in 100 Book Challenge (15 minutes)
Wednesday: Read 1 Step in 100 Book Challenge (15 minutes)
Thursday: Read 1 Step in 100 Book Challenge (15 minutes)
Skills Link Practice Set 27 and 28
ELA/Writing: This week, we will be reading from a variety of Jan Brett books and comparing them using a Venn diagram. We will also be studying compound words and doing some writing about winter.
Math: In our Everyday Math series, we will begin Unit 5 by studying place value, greater than, less than and equal to, and exploring weight. Please study addition facts at home each night with your child. We are getting ready to begin Rocket Math and M&M Math.
Social Studies: We will be talking about how we spent our holidays at home and sharing some of our traditions that we took part in this year.
Facts that You Need to Know
*I hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday!!! I want to say a special thank you to all of the parents who came in and helped with the Christmas Party. I could not have made it without you.
Spelling Words
have
black
stick
going
not
**I am continuing spelling tests this week. Your child will be responsible for knowing how to spell the above 5 words by Friday.
High Frequency Words
air
animals
around
fly
live
soon
turns
**We will be focusing on recognizing these words in our reading this week.
Important Dates
January 13: End of 2nd Nine Weeks
January 19: MLK Day No School!!!
January 21: Report Cards go home
Homework
Monday: Read 1 Step in 100 Book Challenge (15 minutes)
Practice your spelling words with someone. Write them 3 times each.
Tuesday: Read 1 Step in 100 Book Challenge (15 minutes)
Wednesday: Read 1 Step in 100 Book Challenge (15 minutes)
Thursday: Read 1 Step in 100 Book Challenge (15 minutes)
Skills Link Practice Set 27 and 28
Monday, December 8, 2008
Newsletter for the Week of December 8, 2008
What's Going on in the First Grade?
ELA/Writing: This week, we will be reading from a variety of Laura Numeroff and Jan Brett books. We will also begin talking about some blends with r and s (st, sn, br, dr, etc.) We will begin some Christmas writings including writing a letter to Santa himself!!!
Math: In our Everyday Math series, we will continue and hopefully finish Unit 4 by working with nonstandard units of measure as well as the standard foot and inch.
Social Studies: We will be working on discussing our different Christmas traditions and making some very neat Christmas crafts.
Facts that You Need to Know
*With December 1st, comes the beginning of our White Christmas event. If you have any extra canned food items, you may send them to school with your child from now until December 18th. The food collected will be distributed to needy families in our community.
**On Friday, 12-12-08, we will be having our Polar Express day. We will be watching the movie and the students may wear their pajamas to school that day. Please make sure the PJs are appropriate for school and warm!!!
Spelling Words
are
car
you
her
brown
**I am continuing spelling tests this week. Your child will be responsible for knowing how to spell the above 5 words by Friday.
High Frequency Words
away
food
funny
hide
how
many
some
their
**We will be focusing on recognizing these words in our reading this week.
Important Dates
December 12: Pajama Day and Polar Express Day
December 18th: White Christmas Program 1:00pm
December 19th: Classroom Christmas Party 1:30pm
December 20-January 4: Winter Break; No School!!!
Homework
Monday: Read 1 Step in 100 Book Challenge (15 minutes)
Practice your spelling words with someone. Write them 3 times each.
Tuesday: Read 1 Step in 100 Book Challenge (15 minutes)
Wednesday: Read 1 Step in 100 Book Challenge (15 minutes)
Thursday: Read 1 Step in 100 Book Challenge (15 minutes)
Skills Link Practice Set 23 and 24
ELA/Writing: This week, we will be reading from a variety of Laura Numeroff and Jan Brett books. We will also begin talking about some blends with r and s (st, sn, br, dr, etc.) We will begin some Christmas writings including writing a letter to Santa himself!!!
Math: In our Everyday Math series, we will continue and hopefully finish Unit 4 by working with nonstandard units of measure as well as the standard foot and inch.
Social Studies: We will be working on discussing our different Christmas traditions and making some very neat Christmas crafts.
Facts that You Need to Know
*With December 1st, comes the beginning of our White Christmas event. If you have any extra canned food items, you may send them to school with your child from now until December 18th. The food collected will be distributed to needy families in our community.
**On Friday, 12-12-08, we will be having our Polar Express day. We will be watching the movie and the students may wear their pajamas to school that day. Please make sure the PJs are appropriate for school and warm!!!
Spelling Words
are
car
you
her
brown
**I am continuing spelling tests this week. Your child will be responsible for knowing how to spell the above 5 words by Friday.
High Frequency Words
away
food
funny
hide
how
many
some
their
**We will be focusing on recognizing these words in our reading this week.
Important Dates
December 12: Pajama Day and Polar Express Day
December 18th: White Christmas Program 1:00pm
December 19th: Classroom Christmas Party 1:30pm
December 20-January 4: Winter Break; No School!!!
Homework
Monday: Read 1 Step in 100 Book Challenge (15 minutes)
Practice your spelling words with someone. Write them 3 times each.
Tuesday: Read 1 Step in 100 Book Challenge (15 minutes)
Wednesday: Read 1 Step in 100 Book Challenge (15 minutes)
Thursday: Read 1 Step in 100 Book Challenge (15 minutes)
Skills Link Practice Set 23 and 24
Newsletter for the Week of December 1, 2008
What's Going on in the First Grade?
ELA/Writing: This week, we will be reading the story Try Your Best in our reading books. We will also continue to work on r-controlled vowels (or, ir, er, ur and ar). We will also begin talking about some blends with r and s (st, sn, br, dr, etc.) We will begin some Christmas writings.
Math: In our Everyday Math series, we will begin Unit 4 by reviewing the thermometer, working with nonstandard units of measure as well as the standard foot and inch.
Health: We will be working in a unit this week about keeping yourself healthy. With cold and flu season upon us, it is important that the students know how to avoid germs and what to do if they begin to feel sick.
Facts that You Need to Know
*With December 1st, comes the beginning of our White Christmas event. If you have any extra canned food items, you may send them to school with your child from now until December 18th. The food collected will be distributed to needy families in our community.
Spelling Words
big
like
get
all
for
**I am beginning spelling tests this week. Your child will be responsible for knowing how to spell the above 5 words by Friday.
High Frequency Words
be
good
Mr.
need
our
right
saw
time
try
**We will be focusing on recognizing these words in our reading this week.
Important Dates
December 18th: White Christmas Program 1:00pm
December 19th: Classroom Christmas Party 1:30pm
December 20-January 4: Winter Break; No School!!!
Homework
Monday: Read 1 Step in 100 Book Challenge (15 minutes)
Practice your spelling words with someone. Write them 3 times each.
Tuesday: Read 1 Step in 100 Book Challenge (15 minutes)
Wednesday: Read 1 Step in 100 Book Challenge (15 minutes)
Thursday: Read 1 Step in 100 Book Challenge (15 minutes)
Skills Link Practice Set 21 and 22
ELA/Writing: This week, we will be reading the story Try Your Best in our reading books. We will also continue to work on r-controlled vowels (or, ir, er, ur and ar). We will also begin talking about some blends with r and s (st, sn, br, dr, etc.) We will begin some Christmas writings.
Math: In our Everyday Math series, we will begin Unit 4 by reviewing the thermometer, working with nonstandard units of measure as well as the standard foot and inch.
Health: We will be working in a unit this week about keeping yourself healthy. With cold and flu season upon us, it is important that the students know how to avoid germs and what to do if they begin to feel sick.
Facts that You Need to Know
*With December 1st, comes the beginning of our White Christmas event. If you have any extra canned food items, you may send them to school with your child from now until December 18th. The food collected will be distributed to needy families in our community.
Spelling Words
big
like
get
all
for
**I am beginning spelling tests this week. Your child will be responsible for knowing how to spell the above 5 words by Friday.
High Frequency Words
be
good
Mr.
need
our
right
saw
time
try
**We will be focusing on recognizing these words in our reading this week.
Important Dates
December 18th: White Christmas Program 1:00pm
December 19th: Classroom Christmas Party 1:30pm
December 20-January 4: Winter Break; No School!!!
Homework
Monday: Read 1 Step in 100 Book Challenge (15 minutes)
Practice your spelling words with someone. Write them 3 times each.
Tuesday: Read 1 Step in 100 Book Challenge (15 minutes)
Wednesday: Read 1 Step in 100 Book Challenge (15 minutes)
Thursday: Read 1 Step in 100 Book Challenge (15 minutes)
Skills Link Practice Set 21 and 22
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