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PS 230
Our Teachers
2018-2019
PS 230 1st Grade Team
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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Units of Study
Reading: Students are combining strategies for fluency, phonics, and comprehension
Writing: Writing informational texts based on facts learned from nonfiction books
Math: Dividing shapes into fractions; non-standard measurement; telling time to the half hour
Social Studies: Comparing and contrasting different animals and their features
Science: Measuring the force needed to move objects on a flat surface as well as up an incline
Art: Learning about three-dimensional art, such as wood and clay sculpture. Introduction to architectural building design.
Music & Movement: Students will work cooperatively with peers and learn songs and dances for the Lunar New Year. Students are reminded to wear sneakers to class.
Gym: We will continue to practice skills for basketball and soccer. Students need sneakers to participate. Visit Ms. Wood's webpage
Try at Home
- In writing, we will be listening to nonfiction read aloud texts. After listening to the text, we will summarize the text, stating a few facts we learned. Our writing will include an introduction, complex sentences, and a conclusion. You can try this at home with your child!
- Use an analog clock at home! Display a schedule using an analog clock and discuss time to the nearest hour and half hour.
When your child comes to a tricky word, help him/her decode by asking questions like: “Can you try a different sound to figure out that word?” or “Can you slow down to break up the word into familiar parts?” Be sure to work on fluency as well. Always reread the text in a smooth voice!
Notes:
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Make sure your child is reading for 20 minutes every night!
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Practice reading and writing sight words located in your child’s reading bag!
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Report cards are coming next month. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to ask!
Important Dates
February 2019
2/2
Mini Olympics
2/5
No School
Lunar New Year
2/14
100th Day of School!