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Sight Words and Fluency Practice
Parents I hope you all still have the ring of High Frequency Word Cards I made, and handed out at back to school night or, when your student joined our class. Please help your student become a more fluent reader by practicing the following High Frequency words we have covered so far from Wonders Units 1 and 2 Weeks 1-5 . They are on those cards.
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POQA Rocks the FIRST GRADE: Nutcracker FIELD TRIP SCHEDULED!!!
A HUGE THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU TO POQA!!!!!!
POCA IS GOING TO PAY FOR OUR ENTIRE FIRST GRADE FIELD TRIP! WE WILL BE GOING TO THE EGYPTIAN THEATER TO SEE THE MAGICAL PRODUCTION OF THE BELOVED NUTCRACKER Monday, December 4th.
We will experience the following:POCA IS GOING TO PAY FOR OUR ENTIRE FIRST GRADE FIELD TRIP! WE WILL BE GOING TO THE EGYPTIAN THEATER TO SEE THE MAGICAL PRODUCTION OF THE BELOVED NUTCRACKER Monday, December 4th.
America’s favorite holiday celebration…Join Clara as she travels to the Sugar Plum Fairy’s Castle to the Land of Sweets. It is the height of the holiday tradition where families and friends of all ages will be delighted with the magical story of Clara and her Nutcracker. Nothing brings the magic of the holiday season to life more than the worlds favorite ballet. In the Julie Moffitt Ballet School “The Nutcracker” you’ll experience Waltzing Flowers, dancing polar bears and penguins, and adorable dancing sugarplums. Of course Dr. Drosselmeyer will have new magic up his sleeve to delight audiences of all ages in the Christmas Eve party scene! It’s one event, the one time a year…It’s the Nutcracker! The JMBS Nutcracker captures the best of imagination and delight of the entire family with colorful sets, beautiful costuming and sparkling choreography. The most entertaining fun and affordable event this holiday season.
**We have a VERY limited amount of tickets, so ONLY the parents who have signed up, and are notified that they are coming, will be allowed to attend. Chaperones will be selected on a first come first SERVED basis. Sorry NO SIBLINGS WILL BE ALOUD ON THIS FIELD TRIP.
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WEekly Reminders
1– FRIDAY: ALL Math, Reading Fluency, and Spelling Homework due. Don’t forget to record your student’s reading minutes Sunday, for this week.
*****Bring 5 or more food cans for Dress Down Day on Friday. Please note: Previous can donations do not count for Dress Down Day. (Participation is optional, students are welcome to wear their spirit shirt with uniform pants or full uniform).
2– Don’t forget to checkout AND sign up for the Reindeer Run.
3- Scholastic Book Order. Class Book orders are due Thursday, November 30th. Click here for easy online ordering, our class code is JBTR2: Scholastic Book Club
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First Grade Science/Art Club List
Hello Parents,
I am so sorry for this late notice. Apparently I missed the email with the list of our students only to see it yesterday. Below is the list of students from our class that are among the first 20 to submit their club applications. You must to have your money into tho office by tomorrow Friday, November 10th 2017. The fee is $5.00.
Emmie
Keiana
Allie
Elias
Keldon
Jocelyn
I am so sorry for this late notice. Apparently I missed the email with the list of our students only to see it yesterday. Below is the list of students from our class that are among the first 20 to submit their club applications. You must to have your money into tho office by tomorrow Friday, November 10th 2017. The fee is $5.00.
Emmie
Keiana
Allie
Elias
Keldon
Jocelyn
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Last Parent Teacher Conference Reminders
It’s that time of the year. We are so excited to meet with you and your student(s) to show off all the great things they have accomplished so far, as well as set some goals for the year. Please click on the link below to sign up for ONE TIME SLOT on either Tuesday, November 7th OR Thursday, November 9th.
Parent Teacher Conference Sign-up
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Homework for November 6th-10th
- Parents, Please make sure your student has their backpack, homework folder and Baggie Book EVERYDAY!!! On another IMPORTANT NOTE, I REALLY NEED STUDENTS TO BE HERE EVERYDAY AND ON TIME!!! We have students that are consistently 5-30 minutes late each day! It is VERY frustrating to students and teachers alike when this happens.
- PLEASE!!!! PAY CLOSE ATTENTION AS TO WHEN TO DO WHAT, I DO NOT WANT THE KIDS WORKING ON TASKS BEFORE I HAVE TAUGHT THEM IN MATH!!!
There are 5 Components to Homework this week.
1. My Math Homework Worksheets Subtraction Lessons 7-8 (Lessons 5-6 are from last week and will be turned in Friday)
2. Timed Math Fluency
3. Reading 20-3o minutes/day
4. Timed Fluency Passages
5. Spelling/Vocabulary Words
- THE FOLLOWING MY MATH WORKSHEETS WILL BE DUE FRIDAY,NOVEMBER 10TH: Lessons 5-8
- SPELLING AND FLUENCY ARE ALSO DUE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH Reading Homework will be checked on Monday, November 13th.
- I apologize for the late removal and replacement of the October and November calendars. Please catch up your November calendars and I will just check them all on Monday, November 13th.
1. Math Homework:
Monday Lesson : Review Lessons 5-6
Tuesday Lesson 7: Make Ten to Add
Wednesday Lesson 7: Continue Make Ten to Add
Thursday Lesson 8: Add in Any Order
Worksheets: Please look in the front of your child’s green folder on Monday for worksheets with concepts that will be taught in class. The purpose of this homework is for a quick review, some practice, and a chance for parents to see what their child is learning in math. Please complete every other problem (alternate between evens and odds so your child gets practice doing story problems AND “Vocabulary Check”/ “Test Practice” problems each week). If your child wants to do every problem they are certainly free to do so!
Please help your child read the directions/example problems and allow them to talk about the problems as they figure out the answers. Please check your child’s answers for accuracy.2. Fluency Timings: This week, we are working on “Count on 1, 2, or 3” again with greater numbers. With your timing in the plastic sheet protector (included in your GREEN folder), use a dry-erase marker to practice MONDAY-THURSDAY. On THURSDAY, have a parent time you while you complete all 20 problems with pencil (write directly on the paper this time). Work on 1 timing each day, Monday-Thursday. Record your time and score on the paper, THEN attach it to your student’s homework at the end of the week. [The target goal is to finish all 20 problems in 1 minute, with 90% accuracy (18 out of 20 problems correct).]
Helpful Hint: Here’s how we’re learning to “count on” in class: Don’t COUNT bigger number, don’t count the ALL, JUST say the bigger number and count on the small…They totally loved this.
(Example: 2 + 5. Snap your finger (or clap) and say “5” then count on 2 more: say 5 (with a clap)…6…7)
(Example: 3 + 5. Snap your finger (or clap) and say “5” then count on 3 more: say 5 (with a clap)…6…7…8)
I Love to read!
3. Reading 20 minutes/5 days or a total of 100 minutes/week:
RECORD YOUR READING ON YOUR “BOOK IT” READING LOG located in your green folder.
***There are SEVERAL SOURCES for reading: Books from HOME LIBRARIES or the PUBLIC LIBRARY and “Baggy Books.” PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU SEND YOUR STUDENT’S “BAGGIE BOOK” TO SCHOOL EVERYDAY. Please use the “EASINESS” of “Baggie Books” as a time to practice making predictions and ask GOOD comprehension questions.
Don’t forget about reading comprehension! Understanding what you are reading is just as important as being a fluent reader!!! PLEASE use these Re-Tell Ropes whenever you are reading with your student checking for understanding. THIS HELPS STUDENTS PREPARE FOR OUR LANGUAGE ARTS WORK ON W AND DIBELS TEST COMPREHENSION.
4. Reading Fluency Passages:
Please read over each sentence several times with your student so they become familiar with the words. Have them practice sounding out words that follow “Regular Rules” and then stop and think about the words that are “Red or Rule Breakers.” Time them for ONE, one-two minute timing to see how far they can read on their own. Their accuracy/fluency should increase each time.
Write down how long you timed them (ie 1-2 minutes) then CIRCLE THE LAST WORD READ EACH DAY! Encourage them to read further each night when timing. I am only requiring ONE, one-two minute timing/night for now. AS they become more comfortable, confident, successful readers, I will have you time them up to the three times/night with the idea that they will eventually be able to completely read each passage in one minute.
***You may count the timings toward your student’s required weekly reading minutes.***
5. Spelling/Phonics and High Frequency Words
Just for fun, help your child make new words by changing the first letter as well as vowel sounds of words. The kids really like this “GAME” WE have been working hard on this…
This week’s phonic focus is on beginning and ending consonant digraphs th, sh, and ng such as in ship, fish, thing, with, sang.
NEW PHONICS FOCUS WORDS:
fish
shop
ship
with
thing
sang
REVIEW WORDS:
fast
wink
VOCABULARY HF WORDS:
want
call
**Please take a few minutes to review what your student has writes as well as how. I am starting to get VERY picky about where the letters go, and how they are formed AND that there is a space between words.
Your student should NEVER BEGIN ANY LETTER FROM THE BOTTOM!!!! ***NO BOTTOM DWELLERS!!! It’s so important that students form good writing habits now. Bad habits are VERY hard to break!
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Grand[arents and Pastries Reminder
Sharing a pastry and a book is the very best way to start your morning.Last names A-M
Tuesday, November 7th
Last names N-Z
Thursday, November 9th
Q1 Lunchroom
8-8:25am
Stop in with your grandparents (or another special person in your life) during our Scholastic Book Fair and enjoy a pastry.
Come a different day if needed, but only eat pastries once.
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Monday Mindset
This is the time of the year when we can reflect on all the things we are thankful for. Enjoy and count your blessings!
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IMPORTANT LIMITED TIME ENROMLMENT!!! First Grade Mad Scientist/Art Club
We will be starting the first (of two different sessions), first grade science club this month (November). This will be an after-school science and art club. Club will meet on the following Tuesdays: November 14th, November 28th, December 5th, and December 12th. The club contract is posted below.
Club contracts will need to be turned in to the Q1 office beginning November 3rd. The last day contract payments will be accepted is November 8th.
Admission into the club is limited to 20 students and will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The first 20 contracts turned in to the office will be accepted. We will contact you if your child has been accepted. If your child is accepted, there will be a $5 fee, along with rules that must be followed for continuation of club involvement. The $5 fee will be due by November 8th, otherwise your child will forfeit his/her place in the club.
Club will be every Tuesday from 3:00-3:45. Pick up is at 3:45 sharp! Students will participate in a variety of science experiments and art activities.
For a printable version of the Club Application/Contract, CLICK on the LINK below:
Mad Scientist:Art Club Contract
Club contracts will need to be turned in to the Q1 office beginning November 3rd. The last day contract payments will be accepted is November 8th.
Admission into the club is limited to 20 students and will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.
The first 20 contracts turned in to the office will be accepted. We will contact you if your child has been accepted. If your child is accepted, there will be a $5 fee, along with rules that must be followed for continuation of club involvement. The $5 fee will be due by November 8th, otherwise your child will forfeit his/her place in the club.
Club will be every Tuesday from 3:00-3:45. Pick up is at 3:45 sharp! Students will participate in a variety of science experiments and art activities.
For a printable version of the Club Application/Contract, CLICK on the LINK below:
Mad Scientist:Art Club Contract
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Weekly Reminders
1– FRIDAY: NO Math, Spelling, or Fluency HOMEWORK DUE this Friday.
***PLEASE DO MARK YOUR STUDENTS READING CALENDAR every Sunday for the previous weeks reading minutes. I am going to start monitoring them for the Pizza Hut “Book It” coupons.
*Students are welcome to show their Quest pride by wearing their school spirit shirts (with uniform pants)
2– Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Tuesday, November 7 and Thursday, November 9. We would like to meet with each of you, please complete this online sign-up form: Parent Teacher Conference Sign-up
3- Scholastic Book Order. This month ALL book orders are due Thursday, November 30th. Click the link for easy online ordering. Our class code is JBTR2: Scholastic Book Club
4-Please continue to send in cans of food with your children. Our class Goal is 300. So far we have 141 so we are almost half way there.
5- Science/Art club sign-ups due tomorrow. Students will be selected on a first come first served basis.
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