We have had
another fun and learning filled week in first grade. We have implemented all five aspects of the
Daily Five literacy program, and we will begin working with small groups of
readers next week. It was exciting to
see how many of the students were already familiar with Raz Kids because they
had been doing it at home!
We had a wonderful
presentation on eagles by Ms. Malinda and Mr. Bob on Wednesday. We learned that 70 baby eagles have hatched
at Barr Lake! See what your first grader
can tell you about eagles’ nests (the size and shape). Also ask them what eagles eat. They got to touch models of an eagle’s skull
and talon, and Mr. Bob read a great story about an eaglet.
In math we have
been practicing telling time to the hour, and we are beginning to count pennies
and nickels. Please practice telling
time to the hour and then half and quarter hours on the clocks we sent
home. The clocks can stay at home. Also practice switching between counting by
5’s and 1’s. (For example 5, 10, 15, 20,
21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 30) This helps with counting
money and telling time.
Please pay attention to these important
upcoming dates:
Monday, Sept.
24: Picture day, please dress up
Friday, Sept.
28: No School, teacher work day
October 15, 16,
17: Parent Conferences 4:15-8:00 PM,
more will be coming home about these in the near future as we are waiting for
the final word from the administration on how these will be done.
