NEWS FROM M. BLANCH
FIRST GRADE
ROOM 10
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The following are topics we will study the week of June 2-6, 2008:
Reading-The Story of Blue Bird. Read books aloud every night, and add the minutes to your Reading Calendar.
Phonics-Review Sounds of ir, ur, er
Spelling- #28 funny, bunny, puppy, penny, happy, kitten, mitten, little
Vocabulary Words-bird, burn, first, girl, hurt, serve, brother, from, mother, sister, walked
BEAR Time- The Life of Jesus by Eva Moore
Math- Geometry & Measurement
Science-Learning About Energy
Social Studies- School Year Memories
Religion- Feasts and Seasons of the Church
Peacemaking Skills-Kindness & Respect, Polite Behavior
REMINDERS:
Monday, June 2- New Homework and Spelling Words
Tuesday, June 3- Homework daily. NO HOT LUNCH.-
Wednesday, June 4- Homework due. Vocabulary Review.
Thursday, June 5- FIELD DAY activities and Hot Dog Lunch
Friday, May 30- All School Mass 10:00am. Spelling TEST. Half Day dismissal @ 11:30am
SPOTLIGHT ON:
May 31 Kids Against Hunger 1:00-4:00pm
June 5 Field Day, $3.00 Hot Dog Lunch.
June 6 All School Mass @ 10"00am Last day of School, Half Day dismissal @ 11:30am
SPECIAL CLASSES: (Revised January, 2008)
Monday- Gym 8:25-9:10 (Students may wear their Gym Uniform all day, Not on Mass days. Special shoes are needed for GYM ONLY. We will keep them at school.) Library 1:00-1:30 (Return your library books each Monday.)
Tuesday- Spanish 8:45-9:15, Accelerated Reader 9:30-10:00 and Music 1:30-2:00
Wednesday- Art 8:25-9:10 and Music 12:40-1:10
Thursday- Mass 8:30-9:30, Open Gym 9:20-10:00, Computers 1:00-1:30 and Show & Share 2:15-2:45
Friday- Computers 1:30-2:00 and Centers 2:00-3:00
Dear Parents,
I am so sad to realize we have only one week left of school. This school year has been a blessing. I am very proud of the growth the students have achieved in all areas of First Grade. We have many wonderful memories together. Happy trails into Second Grade!
Your child is doing great things to prepare for Second Grade. Please continue to work together in all areas of First Grade, now and throughout the summer. This will ensure a solid start for the beginning of next year. I will send home the Reading workbook, Math and Religion books at the end of the year. Continue to work on the pages we didn't finish in school. This will help them enter Second Grade with a solid start.
Your child should continue to read aloud for 15 minutes or MORE each night. The practice will help with expression, comprehension, and self confidence. Throughout the months record the reading minutes on the monthly Reading Calendars. Add the Total Minutes and bring the Reading Calendars back to school Room 10, at the end of the summer for a reward. In addition, have your child write in a daily Journal.
In addition, we are starting Two Digit Addition and Subtraction. Please work with these concepts at home. We continue to add and subtract Math facts to 20, as well as related facts and fact families. Please drill/practice the addition and subtraction facts at home. Counting money and telling time should also be reviewed daily. We appreciate your support.
Every Friday look for the "Class Tribune" inside the "Friday Folder". You will find the Spelling and Vocabulary words for the next week in the Folder. Studying the words over the weekend will give your child a jump-start to mastering the words by TEST TIME. Should you have questions or comments regarding your child, I can be reached by notes in the Student Planner, email and telephone. (Please see info below.)
Have a safe and restful summer. We appreciate your help. Thank you, thank you! God bless you.
XOXOXOXO, M. Blanch
(248) 646-2686 x406
mary.blanch@stregis.org
http://www.school.stregis.org