Week 25

·       Our Core Value for the month of February will be INTEGRITY.  We show actions of complete honesty even when no one else knows the truth but us.  This is a valuable trait that all children and adults should carry as we live and work together.  I hope to see a little integrity in us all this month!

·       Thank you for your support at home, we had multiple days this week in which ALL students turned in their homework.  I love that they are reliable and responsible with their home studies. 

·       What fun Valentine’s was! I enjoyed reflecting on all the things that make our days so sweet!

·       We have completed yet another round of assessments to check for reading and math mastery.  I look forward sharing these results with you at conferences.

·       Check our DOJO story and your messages to review your conference slot.  Please be on time and ready to hear all about how wonderful your child is!

·       Save the Dates:

§  Monday, February 18^th- NO SCHOOL

§  February 25^th- March 1^st- Parent Teacher Conferences

§  March 11^th-15^th- Spring Break!

A look at next week…

Spalding

We continue to work in our Spalding notebooks. As we write and mark we are working on letter formations as well as consistent handwriting, ensuring that our books are uniform and neat. Please be sure the books come to and from school daily. As we read and write in class we are taking the time to recognize and implement our phonograms.  Room 19 will be full of strong readers and writers by the year end!

Reading

The students were really interested in our presidential unit.  We will start the adventures with Frog and Toad as we read a variety of these classic books.  We will read with fluency as we focus on comprehension and writing response opportunities.  The students will have many opportunities to write short personal narratives about his/her life experiences.  I look forward to reading and writing together!

Math

Next week we will review a variety of first grade skills as well as work on the skill of measurement using temperature. We will use thermometers as we find the weather forecast and take real life measurements throughout the week.

Social Studies

Continuing with the ancient studies unit of Mesopotamia.

Science

Onto the rain forest habitat! It is always a favorite as we understand the layers of the rain forest and the special plants and animals found within them.

Enjoy your 3 day weekend!

Ms. Reger