October
Hi everyone! I hope you’re enjoying this fine fall weather!
As our first class party is coming up, I’ve listed the details below so you know what we’ll be up to on that date. I will send a little reminder home for those parents who signed up to send a snack. If you have any questions, you can email me ... rita.johnston@lethsd.ab.ca
As our first class party is coming up, I’ve listed the details below so you know what we’ll be up to on that date. I will send a little reminder home for those parents who signed up to send a snack. If you have any questions, you can email me ... rita.johnston@lethsd.ab.ca
Show and Share has begun in our classroom. Every Friday your child may bring an item from home that they would like to share with the class. It is helpful if you practice ahead of time so they have an idea of what to talk about when it is their turn to talk.
In Language Arts, we will continue to work on sight words , printing and word families. A letter was sent home on October 3rd which listed the sight words we have covered as well as the word families we have learned.
In Language Arts, we will continue to work on sight words , printing and word families. A letter was sent home on October 3rd which listed the sight words we have covered as well as the word families we have learned.
Have you heard of the Daily Five? The Daily Five is a framework used to teach Reading and Writing. Here is a link that provides a good summary of the approach. We will begin learning about the first element called “Read to Self” next week.
Click HERE to check out a power-point presentation on the Daily 5.
All grade one classrooms are using this framework to promote independence in language skills. Each day as a class, we will time how long we can “Read to Self” properly and then chart our progress. The students get really excited as we build stamina every day!
Click HERE to check out a power-point presentation on the Daily 5.
All grade one classrooms are using this framework to promote independence in language skills. Each day as a class, we will time how long we can “Read to Self” properly and then chart our progress. The students get really excited as we build stamina every day!
Home Reading
Thanks so much for participating in the Home Reading program. The children seem excited about Raz-Kids. We will be using the program here at school during computer time and at other times when I may want to listen to a student read so don’t be surprized if you log in and your child has done some extra reading.
We will be working on the "I- PICK" component of Daily Five and students will be practicing choosing "just right" books. "Just right" books are not so challenging that the reader is solely occupied with figuring out the words, but not so easy that they are unlikely to learn anything new.
You can tell if your child is reading a "just right" book by listening to your child read a page or two. Here's what to watch for:
1. The reading should be fairly smooth.
2. Your child will have trouble with no more than three words on the first two pages.
3. Your child should be able to tell you what he or she read.
4. Your child should not appear uninterested.
Please continue to let me know in the agenda if the the book is too easy, too hard, or just right.
You can tell if your child is reading a "just right" book by listening to your child read a page or two. Here's what to watch for:
1. The reading should be fairly smooth.
2. Your child will have trouble with no more than three words on the first two pages.
3. Your child should be able to tell you what he or she read.
4. Your child should not appear uninterested.
Please continue to let me know in the agenda if the the book is too easy, too hard, or just right.
Remember to have your child take the comprehension at the end of each book on Raz-Kids.
In Math we have wrapped up the patterning unit and have started learning about different ways to represent numbers from 1 – 20. The students have been practicing showing these numbers using pictures, tally marks, 10 frames, and rods and cubes. We have also been practicing saying the number sequence forwards and backwards by 1’s. We will begin skip counting by 2’s in the next few days.
In Social studies we have been learning about the groups that we belong to. We have studied our family, school, classroom, and other groups such as friends, teams, and clubs. We have now started discussing rights and responsibilities that all children have. In the next couple weeks we will begin learning about communities and mapping.
In Science, we will wrap up our Colours unit next week and begin a unit on the season of Fall.
Here’s our plan for Halloween Day:
8:45-11:30 am Halloween Centers; Students will travel to each Grade One classroom, participating in a different activity at each stop. These will include, art projects, games, smartboard activities etc. 15 min recess at 10am.
11:30-11:45 am Lunch Recess Break; We are going to switch things up a bit today so we are not rushed to eat and get dressed. Students will play outside early on this day. If you're wanting to take your child home for lunch on this day in order to help them get ready, you can come and get them at this time, and return them by 12:20 pm. Please let me know if this is something you are planning to do.
11:45-12:05 pm Eating Lunch; Students will eat lunch in the classroom PRIOR to putting on their costumes. Hopefully this will help to keep them clean!
12:05-12:25 pm Getting Dressed; Students will change into their costumes at this time and get ready for the Halloween Parade.
12:30-1:25 pm Halloween Parade The entire school takes part in a costume parade so we can see each other's awesome outfits! You’re invited to grab a spot in the hallway and watch all the classes go by!
1:25-1:55 pm Party/ Snack Time!
Here’s our plan for Halloween Day:
8:45-11:30 am Halloween Centers; Students will travel to each Grade One classroom, participating in a different activity at each stop. These will include, art projects, games, smartboard activities etc. 15 min recess at 10am.
11:30-11:45 am Lunch Recess Break; We are going to switch things up a bit today so we are not rushed to eat and get dressed. Students will play outside early on this day. If you're wanting to take your child home for lunch on this day in order to help them get ready, you can come and get them at this time, and return them by 12:20 pm. Please let me know if this is something you are planning to do.
11:45-12:05 pm Eating Lunch; Students will eat lunch in the classroom PRIOR to putting on their costumes. Hopefully this will help to keep them clean!
12:05-12:25 pm Getting Dressed; Students will change into their costumes at this time and get ready for the Halloween Parade.
12:30-1:25 pm Halloween Parade The entire school takes part in a costume parade so we can see each other's awesome outfits! You’re invited to grab a spot in the hallway and watch all the classes go by!
1:25-1:55 pm Party/ Snack Time!
1:55-2:05 pm Recess
2:15-3:05pm Music/Movie with Ms. Nevels
Important Dates
Important Dates
Thursday October 24th – 9:30 am in class presentation from a local Firefighter
Thursday October 24th – no school in the pm. Staff Retreat
Friday October 25th- No School- Staff Retreat
Tuesday October 29th- Hot Lunch Day
Wednesday October 30th- Hot Lunch for Grades 4-5
Tuesday November 5th-“Motivational Magic” assembly @ 1pm
Thursday November 7th- Remembrance Day Assembly @ 10:30
Friday November 8th- Remembrance Day Break no school
Monday November 11th- Remembrance Day No School
Friday November 15th- Report Cards sent home
Friday November 8th- Remembrance Day Break no school
Monday November 11th- Remembrance Day No School
Friday November 15th- Report Cards sent home
