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12/3  Book Fair Begins!

12/4  Early Release-Conferences

12/5   Traveling Arts Program in School

12/6   Early Release-Conferences

Math:  Unit 3  

       students will continue to…

• Explore numeric, visual, and concrete patterns
• Introduce addition and subtraction on the number line
• Introduce the Frames-and Arrows routine
• Find the values of collections of dimes, nickels, and pennies. 
• Introduce counting up and back on the calculator.

Reading: Navigating Nonfiction

         students will  …

• Examine the differences between fiction and nonfiction.
• Distinguish different nonfiction text structures: All-About books, how-to, narrative nonfiction, informational picture books, question and answer, reference books, etc.
• Identify and use the following features:  title page, table of contents, headings, bold print, captions, photographs, labels, diagrams, maps, map key fact boxes, close-ups, comparisons, index and glossary.
• Discuss new information learned from a favorite book.

Writing: All-About books

         Students will …

• Write their own all-about nonfiction books in with a partner.

Social Studies:  Holidays Around the World

           students will….

• Compare the differences and similarities of holidays celebrated around the world.

Vocabulary words:

Survive, shelter, observe, destroy, dwell, disturb

FYI

Please be sure students have jackets, hats, gloves, etc. for out door recess.  Thank you.

Reminder: If you have not done so please sign up for a conference. 

Welcome Letter

                                      August 28^th, 2012

Dear Parents and Guardians,

     Welcome to First Grade!  We are off to a great start.  We are practicing classroom routines and building our community of caring and thoughtful learners.  The students are creating their hopes and dreams for the year.  The class is creating rules for listening, communicating and caring for one another.

     We also want to inform you that homework will begin after open house.   During the open house, we will explain additional homework, procedures, and what will be expected of your child.   Beginning today, your child will have independent level books in a reading bag for daily practice.  Please have your child read for 20 minutes each day.

     Please feel free to contact us with any questions.  We look forward to seeing you at the open house, the evening of September 13^th, 2012.

Thank you,

The First Grade Team