Week of December 17th

Hi Parents:

This week we will finish our study of traditions, holidays, and customs of different countries around the world.  We have been making connections to our own traditions, customs, and holidays that we celebrate here in America. The kiddos will bring their work home on Thursday or Friday!

What we are learning this week:
Reading-I can make text to self and text to text connections.
Writing-I can compare other winter traditions to mine and write about them.
Spelling-I can spell try, my, fly, land, band, stand, she, in, way and make.
Math-I can use strategies to help me solve addition and subtraction problems.
Science-I can identify characteristics of the season winter.

Winter Parties start at 1:45pm on Friday!  We will see you then! 

HAVE A GREAT WEEK!!!!

Carmen Williams

Week of Dec. 3rd

Hi Parents-

I hope everyone had a great weekend!  I have attached the November and December homework calendar again if you did not receive it in November.  This is the calendar that the whole entire First grade does.  All classes are working on the same homework.  We had a great day today in class!

1^st Grade Parents are in charge of the staff luncheon on Friday, December7th.  Since I am a First Grade parent, I am going to

do my part and bring something for the luncheon.  I signed up today!  :o)

We're using VolunteerSpot (the leading online signup and reminder tool) to organize our upcoming activity.
Please sign up for Staff Appreciation Luncheon - here's how it works in 3 easy steps:
1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/5dwAmj
2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot)
3. Sign up! Choose your spots - VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy! Note: VolunteerSpot does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact Tricia Stimac at stimacs@live.com and she can sign you up manually.What we are learning this week:
Reading: I can infer to help me understand what I'm reading.

Writing: I can understand and use nouns singular and plural.
I can make my writing sound like me.

Spelling: I can spell men, ten, when, let, get, jet, my, is, me and had.

Math: I can use addition and subtraction strategies to solve problems.
Examples: making ten, plus/minus 0, plus/minus 1, plus/minus 2, plus/minus 10

Science: I can observe and record the changes in the sky during the day. (position of the sun)

We are in need of a few donations for upcoming holiday crafts.  Please email me and let me know what you can send!

Multicolored glitter (Large bottle)

Silver glitter

Blue glitter

Gold glitter

1 package of green tissue paper

1 package of red tissue paper

2 packs of art chalk (oil pastels)- all colors- Hobby lobby has them in their art area

1 bundle of Black yarn

1 package of 12X18 black construction paper

I appreciate all the support from everyone!  You guys rock! 

Have a GREAT week!

Carmen Williams