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Standing (L to R) - Ms. Shaban, Mrs. Palanca, Ms. Prescott, Ms. Messineo, Ms. Qureshi,                       Ms. Gray, Ms. Augustin

Seated (L to R) - Ms. Blum, Ms. Gorman, Ms. Sidman, Ms. Garcia 

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1st Grade News - November 2018

 
 Try at home:

  • In reading, we are being word detectives.  Talk to your child about strategies they can use for solving tricky words.   Some strategies include looking for a familiar word/part inside a tricky word, paying attention to the endings or breaking words into chunks to help you.

 

  • Shapes are everywhere!   We are learning all about 2-D shapes in math. Help your child by noticing shapes around you at home or on a neighborhood walk

 

  • By now your child should be able to write a story with a clear beginning, middle, and end.   This month, we are working on revising our writing by making sure sight words are spelled correctly, beginning sentences with an uppercase letter and ending with appropriate punctuation.   You can have your child revise any writing at home by reminding them to reread their work and make corrections when necessary.

Notes:

 

  • Make sure your child is reading to you for 20 minutes every night!

  • This month’s field trip is at the end of the month to Pizzeria Uno.  Remember if you volunteer to be a chaperone for a class trip, you are helping with the entire class, not just your child.

 

  

Units of Study

Reading:   Readers are word detectives who solve tricky words!

Writing:   Revising our personal narrative (small moments) & getting ready for publishing

Math:   Geometry - 2 D Shapes

Social Studies:   Weather and the Seasons

Science:   Using solids to learn about buoyancy and movement

Art:  Exploring shapes and patterns; getting inspired by contemporary and historical artists 

Music & Movement:   Using music & movement to create a story through dance

Gym:   Reviewing locomotor skills and learning the rules and routines for gym

Important Dates

November 2018

11/2

Dia de los Muertos Festival,  6 PM

11/6

No school, Election Day

11/12

No school, Veterans’ Day

11/15

Parent-Teacher Conferences

Early dismissal - 11:40 am

11/22-23

No school, Thanksgiving Recess