First Grade Newsletter
Week of December 13, 2021
Literacy
In ReadyGen we are focusing on characters, setting, and retelling events. Students are also learning the difference between fiction and non-fiction reading material. Vocabulary and parts of speech (nouns, proper nouns, and verbs) are essential parts of our lessons. We will begin to focus on contraction words.
Phonics
Focus:
Long "i-e" (bite, time, ripe)
Tricky Words of the Week
We will begin to focus on our third quarter tricky words. Remember to have your student continue to practice the first 50 tricky words.
Focus Words:
will
up
other
about
out
Math
We will begin math topic 5 addition and subtraction equations to 20. Our next topic will be graphing. Our fact focus +12 and we will review +10.
Reminders
Student school hours are 8:00-2:50 each day.
Please send two snacks to school with your student each day.
Please send your child to school with a spill proof water bottle each day.
Our classrooms can be cool. Please send a sweatshirt with your student.
Temps are cooler please send gloves, hats and a warm jacket for outdoor play.
Please continue to check Seesaw throughout the week for messages.
If your child is sick or there is a change of transportation, you must call the office.
Please have your student return the attached homework by next Monday.
Holiday parties are December 17, 2021 at 8:30 am
Winter break- December 20th- January 3rd