First Grade Newsletter
Week of November 7, 2022
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 and understanding unknown vocabulary words.
Phonics
Focus:
Short “e” with -ck -ss and -ll
Beginning blends bl-, gl, sm-, gr-
(deck,check, bell, tell)
Tricky Words of the Week
Continue to practice reading, writing, and spelling the first 50 fry words this week.
Focus Words:
there, use, on, each, which
Math
We are working on math topic 4(subtraction facts to 20). The focus facts this week are -4 and -5.
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 getting 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.