September 26th - September 30th

What We Are Learning

Reading: 

Metacognition: this is just a fancy way to say that good readers comprehend what they read. Ask your child what this word means and for them to sing the metacognition song.

Word Work:

Popcorn Words: from, I, have, had, & not

Beginning Blends Review

Word Family: _ed

Writing:

Writing small moment/true stories

Bringing our stories to life

Making our characters move, think, and feel

Telling stories in small steps to add details

Math:

Fluently Add and Subtract within 1

Adding and subtracting on a number line

Adding and subtracting using doubles facts (3 + 3)

Adding and subtracting using near doubles facts (3 + 4)

Reversed equations: 3 +4=7 AND 7=3+4

Using addition facts to solve subtraction facts

Theme:

Apple liquid experiment

Making prediction and observing

Fall Carnival 

Our first WOHE fall carnival is quickly approaching! To help with the supplies that we will need to make the carnival a success, first grade is asking for donations for a “Movie Night” themed basket that will be auctioned off. We are also asking for Little Debbie or Hostess-like snack cakes to use for the cake walk game. If you can donate any of these items, feel free to just send them in your kiddos backpack, and Mrs. Baker will get them to the right place. Thanks so much for your help! See you at the carnival!

Guided Reading

Starting Monday, Mrs. Baker will begin meeting with guided reading groups. This just means that she will be reading a book with your child on their reading level.  The following week, your child will come home with this book in a clear envelope.  Have your child read the book to you several times. They will be excited to show you how they can use their reading strategies.  Then sign the paper inside and have your child return the book to school the next day.

Dates to Remember

October 6th: WOHE Dad’s Breakfast

October 7th: WOHE Carnival Night 6-8 pm

October 14th: Dismiss at 12:30

October 17th: Mrs. Happel Returns

November 1st & 3rd: Conferences

April 20th: Field Trip to the Nature Center