Math-Last week we started working on our solid, 3-D shapes. We are working with the shapes: spheres, cube, rectangular prism, cone, and cylinder. We worked on describing each shapes with its attributes, talking about the edges, vertices, faces it has, and if it can roll, slide, or stack.
Daily 5- Last week we focused using the picture to help decode words. This is part of “Accuracy” for our CAFÉ board.
Wilson Fundations- We continued working on our new glued sounds. Our new sounds are /ank/, /ink/, /unk/, and /onk/. Have your child tell you the letter, keyword, sound for each of these four new sounds. Since these are glued sounds, they cannot be tapped out separately. Instead they are tapped with 3 fingers together. So for the word “pink” it would be /p/ to the index finger and then /ink/ would be tapped with the middle, ring, and pinky fingers together.
Science- We have started on our Pebbles, Sand, and Silt science kit. So far the students have had a chance to observe and describe the rocks and talk about the characteristics they have.
Groundhog Day-Well, we had a great day and learned a lot about the furry weatherman! We found out that Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow which means spring is on its way. But our local groundhog, Sir Walter Wally, did see his shadow and is predicting 6 more weeks of winter. So I guess only time will tell, to see which groundhog was correct As a class, the majority of us were hoping that he did not see his shadow and were hoping for an early spring. Ask your child which groundhog we were hoping was correct. It may surprise you.
Important Information:
-Geo Animals- Keep working on your Geo-Animals. I can’t wait to see what they look like. Try to make them look as real life and take your time. If you need some materials or assistance, please let me know as soon as possible. To see some of the pictures of Geo-Animals from my class last year go to my blog at: http://missbethelsfirstgradeclassroom.blogspot.com/.
- Boosterthon- The PTA has joined forces with the Boosterthon Program in organizing and supporting our main school fundraiser this February. We will use the funds raised from the Fun Run to purchase large outdoor umbrellas and technology, such as Smart Boards and Apple products for our student use. Follow this link to learn more about the Boosterthon program: http://www.boosterthoncoach.com/.
- Book Fair- The Book Fair is under way and we have had a chance to visit it to make a wish list. If your child would like to purchase a book, they have time to go in the morning before the bell rings or they will have a chance to go on Thursday. There will be no book circulation until the Book Fair is over on February 14th.
- Purple on the clip charts- We now have a new color on our clip chart. For students that are doing an “Outstanding job” can move their clip to purple, which is now the best color! The colors are as followed: Purple-Outstanding Job!, Green-Way to go!, Yellow-Oops! Extreme Caution, Blue- consequences 1 and 2, Orange-Call Parent, and Red-Loss of all privileges. All students start the day off on green and a thinking plan will be filled out by the student if they get to Consequences 1 or 2.
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