Curriculum
Reading:This week, we learned another station for our Reading Learning Shop. Students learned and practiced the Work on Writing station. We also continued to practice Reading to Someone and Reading to Self. Plus, students had an opportunity to book shop. They were able to pick books at their level to help them grow as readers during our Reading Learning Shop. Next week, we will learn about the last two stations of our Daily 5. Students will learn about the Learning Words and Listen to Reading Stations.
Book Baggies:
On Monday, your child should have come home with a bag of 6 books. We will be changing these books out every Friday from now on (starting October 7th). Students should have three different levels of books. This is done purposefully to help your child be successful but also push them to grow as readers. Please help the students keep their books organized by always keeping them in their baggie. Next week Friday, when students change out their books, we will also include a reading log in the bag, so that students can keep track of their reading at home.
Writing:
In writing, we have been working on our concept books. Students have been planning, drafting, editing and rewriting their concept books. Next week, we will begin a new concept book so that students can continue to practice their writing skills.
Math:
In math we learned about different math tools and how to use them. We focused a lot on using a number line to count. Students had an opportunity to play a game called Bunny Hop (which they loved)! We also worked on comparing numbers by playing Top-It (it's very similar to the card game of War). I am hoping to finish up Unit 1 next week by reviewing how to make tally marks, comparing numbers and learning to count on a number grid. I would like to give the Unit 1 Assessment on Friday of next week (October 7th). Below are the skills that students should be working on in this unit.
Unit 1 Skills
o I can count carefully
o I can write how many objects
o I can tell which number is larger
o I can use a number line to count
o I can solve number stories
Unit 1 Study Guide - You may use this to guide you in helping your child study for this Unit 1 Assessment.
Unit 1 IXL Skills - If you would like to, students may use IXL to help them practice these skills.
Science/Social Studies:
We wrapped up our Unit on citizenship this week. Next week, we will focus on team building in our classroom community. We want all students to learn to work together, communicate, and solve problems together, so we will take this time to work on some of those skills.
October Homework
Here is a link to the October Play Based Homework! You will be receiving a copy of it when your child comes home today!
Holiday Party Information
The 1st and 2nd grade teachers are starting to organize our
yearly celebrations. During the year, we
have several celebrations. In October we
have our Halloween party, in December our Holiday Party and in February a
special Valentine snack. In addition, we
have some fun activities planned for the last week of school in June.
We are asking
families to help cover the cost of many items needed to make each celebration a
success. Your cash donation of $7.00 per
child (no checks please) will be used for many things, some of which are listed
below:
*Snacks *Craft
Materials
*Drinks *Game
Materials
*Paper Products *Enrichment Materials
We will be
asking for parent volunteers to help assist at the celebrations as they get
closer.
Donation Letter
Important Dates
October 4: Fun Run Early Pledge Due DateOctober 5: DCC Parent Meeting (6pm-8pm)
October 6: LEAD time (Wear Deerfield shirts or green)
October 11: Fun Run Final Pledge and Shout Out Due Date
October 13: Buddy Time (Wear Deerfield shirts or green)
October 14: Fun Run
October 20: LEAD time (Wear Deerfield shirts or green)
October 27: Cabin Time (Wear Deerfield shirts or green)
