Greetings 1A! Mrs. Villalvazo and I truly valued the time we spent with each of you during conferences. The time it takes to build relationship and a partnership in support of each of your children is time well spent. We are excited to delve into the 2nd quarter as we read the Frog and Toad series, dig deeper into number through 20, shapes, measurement, we will learn about Ancient Egypt, the human body, Early World Civilizations, and continue to build our reading skills while becoming more developed readers. We have some wonderful learning to look forward to.
Please take a look at the week ahead to help support your scholars at home.
During the 1st quarter most of the math concepts that are covered are review and building on concepts taught in Kindergarten. Starting in 2nd quarter, most of the concepts will be new. "Friendly Notes" pages are sent home periodically which contain information and language that you can use when helping your child with math. Knowledge of the basic math facts is essential because scholars can spend more time on the math concepts themselves rather than basic calculation.
ACADEMICS -
Spalding - Student will learn 10 new words on Monday, 10 new words on Tuesday, and 10 new words on Wednesday. We will review the 30 words on Thursday. The test is on Friday.
Math - We started a new unit today - Numbers to 20. This unit contains a lot of information. Skills learned in this unit include, identifying a ten and some ones, ordering numbers, comparing numbers, methods of addition of subtraction, and story problems. The first set of "Friendly Notes" pages were sent home today. The second set will go home later then week. Please keep this information at home and use it to help your child while working on math.
History - Ancient Egypt
Literature - Frog and Toad are Friends
Grammar - Nouns (common and proper)
Poetry - "Bird Talk" by Aileen Fisher
Please note - A copy of the poem is printed on the homework log each day!
UPCOMING DATES:
Wednesday, October 23 -PSO Family Night at Chipotle, 4-8 PM
(I do plan on going to Chipotle that night; probably later in the evening.)
Monday, October 28 - Follett Books Book Fair Family Night & "Go for Gold" Book Drive, 4-8 PM
October 28-30 - Follett Book Fair for Students
Friday, November 1 - Half Day: 12 PM Dismissal
* Trivium Spirit Day *
No lunch is served on half days.
Friday, November 8 - Literary/Historical Figure Day
Monday, November 11 - No School: Veteran's Day
Have a fabulous week!
