September 1-2 Newsletter

 

Sept. 1-2, 2022

This week in literacy, we will…

• Participate in Heggerty Phonemic Awareness lessons.

• Read the story School’s First Day of School, by Adam Rex. While reading, we will make text-to-self connections. We will also identify how the school changed from the beginning to the end of the story, including making inferences about its feelings.

• Distinguish the short /a/ vowel sound.

• Read a poem titled, “Rat-a-Tat Cat”. We will highlight words we know and identify words containing short /a/ vowel sounds.

• Co-create a classroom name chart.

• Learn and practice routines and procedures for literacy centers.

This week in writing, we will…

• Participate in collaborative conversations with partners about the read aloud books Schools First Day of School, First Day Jitters, and Giraffes Can’t Dance

This week in math, we will….

• Construct double-stick popsicles; observe patterns in counting by 2’s; create a popsicle graph; observe and record findings.

• Introduce 3 Workplaces utilizing unifix cubes, pattern blocks, and dominoes.

• Observe and predict patterns on the calendar grid; introduce the “Days in School” chart; begin collection of penny and nickel coins.

This week in social studies, we will…

• Learn more about our classmates

• Take turns sharing our bags of our favorite things

Important Dates to Remember!

• Sept. 5- No School (Labor Day)

• Sept. 6- Bring "All About Me Bag" to school if you haven't already

• Sept. 21- Picture Day

• Sept. 23- Early Release Day (1:45)

Welcome First Grade Families!

 

Dear First Grade Families,

I am so excited to start a new school year and teach all of your new first graders!  It is always so exciting to watch them grow and develop their skills throughout the year.  Each week this newsletter will include helpful information for that week or upcoming weeks.  The curriculum that is being taught will be included.  This will give you the opportunity to know specifically what your child is learning about and you will be able to reinforce these skills at home.

During the first few weeks of school, much of our time is spent learning routines and school/classroom expectations.  Throughout the year, we will also learn about staying organized and being responsible for things such as our take home folders and our materials.

If you have any questions, please contact me at anytime. 

Thank you,

Mrs. Majinski