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First Grade Newsletter

Week of November 7, 2022

 Literacy

In ReadyGen we are focusing on characters, setting, and retelling events. Students are also learning the difference between fiction and non-fiction reading material and understanding unknown vocabulary words. 

Phonics

Focus:

Short “e” with -ck -ss and -ll

Beginning blends bl-, gl, sm-, gr-

(deck,check, bell, tell)

Tricky Words of the Week

 Continue to practice reading, writing, and spelling the first 50 fry words this week.

Focus Words:

there, use, on, each, which  

 

Math

We are working on math topic 4(subtraction facts to 20). The focus facts this week are -4 and -5.   

Reminders

  • Student school hours are 8:00-2:50 each day. 

  • Please send two snacks to school with your student each day. 

  • Please send your child to school with a spill proof water bottle each day. 

  • Our classrooms can be cool. Please send a sweatshirt with your student.

  • Temps are getting cooler please send gloves, hats and a warm jacket for outdoor play.

  • Please continue to check Seesaw throughout the week for messages.

  • If your child is sick or there is a change of transportation, you must call the office. 

  • Please have your student return the attached homework by next Monday.