What We Are Learning

Reading: Central Message

·       Books teach us lessons

• Determining the Central Message

Word Work

·       Sight words: Review

·       Phonics: Review

Writing: Realistic Fiction

·       Realistic fiction stories

·       Finalized our final draft

Math:  Adding 3 numbers (4+4+5=_)

·       Using double facts and make a ten strategy to add 3 numbers together

Theme: Ladybugs

·       Observing ladybug larva on our wonder table

·       Asking questions about ladybugs

Glue Sticks and Pencils

I know it’s hard to believe but we are running REALLY low on glue sticks and pencils.  If anyone would be willing to donate a few, we would be SO grateful!

Field Day

Thursday, May 23rd is FIELD DAY!!!  First grade will have Field Day in the morning.  This will be a really exciting day.  Coach has planned some exciting activities. Make sure your kiddo wears tennis shoes that can get dirty or wet.  It is also a good idea to apply sunscreen before they come to school that day.  We will also eat lunch outside, so they should bring a sack lunch from home or buy a sack lunch from school.

Dates to Remember

May 10^th: Morning with Mom

May 23^rd: Field Day

May 24^th: Last Day of school/Dismiss at 12:30

April 22nd - April 26th

What We Are Learning

Reading: Fluency

·       Noticing punctuation while reading

·       Sounding like characters in our stories

·       Reading with expression

·       Performing a Readers Theater

Word Work

·       Sight words: Review

·       Phonics: oo (book) & oo (moon) chunk

Writing: Realistic Fiction

·       Realistic fiction stories

·       Giving feedback to friends on their writing conventions (uppercase letters, punctuation, and word wall words)

Math:  Related Facts

·       Using adding to help us solve subtraction problems (10-6=­­_ & 6+ _=10)

Theme: Insects

·       Characteristics of an insect

·       Ladybug craft

Wonder Table

Now that spring has finally arrived, I would love to update our wonder table.  Keep an eye out for spring time items that we can observe. Your child is invited to bring in budding flowers, interesting plants, and yes…even insects (no spiders please)! All I am asking is that you make sure all insects are in a secure container.  We will observe them and then release them outside.  Keep your eyes open for signs of spring!

Glue Sticks and Pencils

I know it’s hard to believe but we are running REALLY low on glue sticks and pencils.  If anyone would be willing to donate a few, we would be SO grateful!

10 Year Celebration

On Friday, May 3^rd WOHE will be celebrating our 10 year anniversary.  There will be cupcakes, bounce houses, and fun videos/pictures of the kiddos.  I hope to see you all there!!!  

Dates to Remember

May 3^rd: WOHE 10 Year Celebration

May 10^th: Morning with Mom

May 23rd: Field Day

May 24^th: Last Day of school/Dismiss at 12:30

March 4th - March 8th

What We Are Learning

Reading: Non-Fiction

·       Review NF text features

·       Main Idea and details of NF text

·       How to locate information in NF texts

Word Work

·       Sight words: teacher, quit, rain, out, favorite,

·       Phonics: syllables

Writing: Teaching Books (opinion)

·       Spring Break Opinion Writing

·       Supporting your opinion with at least 3 details

·       Using transition words (First, Next, Finally, etc.)

Math: Topic 12

·       Determining of an object is longer or shorter

·       Measuring using nonstandard units

Theme: American Symbols

·       Researching the American Flag, the Statue of Liberty, and the Bald Eagle

First Grade Field Trip

First grade is going to the Nature Center March 22nd.  We will leave WOHE at 9:00.  Your kiddo needs to bring a sack lunch from home or get a sack lunch from school. Here are a few things that you can do for us to make our field trip successful:

•Dress your child in their WOHE shirt and tennis shoes.

•Send your child with a coat.

•Pack your child’s lunch in a disposable bag.

•Arrive at school on time.

Let me know if you want to come, enjoy the fun, and be a chaperone!

Spring Conferences

This year Spring Conferences will be March 26^th & March 28^th. These conferences will be different from fall conferences in that they are not student-led but more conversation focused and a chance to look at data about your child’s growth this year. Check your kiddo’s folder! There is a paper inside! 

Dates to Remember

March 11th and March 12^th: Snow Make Up Days

March 12^th: Release at 12:30

March 13^th- 17^th: Spring Break

March 22^nd- Field Trip to Nature Center

March 26^th & March 28^th: Spring Parent Conferences

March 29^th: No School

April 19^th: No School

April 22^nd: Make Up Snow Day

February 25th - March 1st

What We Are Learning

Reading: Non-Fiction

·       Review NF text features

·       Main Idea and details of NF text

·       How to locate information in NF texts

Word Work

·       Sight words: kick, sister, brother, jump, & talk

·       Phonics: Ow

Writing: Teaching Books (opinion)

·       Supporting your opinion with at least 3 details

·       Using transition words (First, Next, Finally, etc.)

·       Picking a piece to publish

·       Writing celebration

Math: Topic 12

·       Determining of an object is longer or shorter

·       Measuring using nonstandard units

Theme: Clouds

·       Types of clouds

·       The weather they produce

·       Cloud observation

First Grade Musical

The First Grade Musical will be Tuesday, March 5th at 7:00. Here are some details about that night you might want to be aware of:

*I will be in the room around 6:30.  You can drop your child off there and then find a place to sit to enjoy the show.

*If your child does not have a costume to wear, they should wear their WOHE shirt.

*When the program is over, you can pick up your child directly from the commons area. 

Spring Conferences

This year Spring Conferences will be March 26^th & March 28^th. These conferences will be different from fall conferences in that they are not student-led but more conversation focused and a chance to look at data about your child’s growth this year. I am asking that your child does not attend. Check your kiddos folder! There is a paper inside!

McTeacher Night

On Monday, March 4th from 4-8pm come and support Orchard Hills at the McDonalds on Chestnut Expressway and West Bypass.  WOHE gets a portion of the sales. The best part is that the faculty from Orchard Hills will be taking orders, selling cookies, and having fun!  I will be there from 4-5pm. Come, have dinner, and help support our school!

Dates to Remember

March 4^th: McTeacher Night

March 5^th: First Grade Musical

March 8^th: Release at 12:30

March 11th and March 12^th: Snow Make Up Days

March 12^th: Release at 12:30

March 13^th- 17^th: Spring Break

March 22^nd- Field Trip to Nature Center

March 26^th & March 28^th: Spring Parent Conferences

February 18th - February 22nd

What We Are Learning

Reading: Non-Fiction

·       Review NF text features

·       Main Idea and details of NF text

·       How to locate information in NF texts

Word Work

·       Sight words: children, animal, boy, school

·       Phonics: Vowel Team oa

Writing: Teaching Books (opinion)

·       Parts of an opinion book

·       Choosing a topic for an opinion book

·       Supporting your opinion with at least 3 details

·       Using transition words (First, Next, Finally, etc.)

Math: Topic 10

·       Adding Double Digit Numbers

·       Adding double digits by tens then ones

·       Making a new 10 when adding

·       Review for test

Theme: President’s Day

·       Why we celebrate President’s Day

·       Life of George Washington

·       Life of Abraham Lincoln

Spring Conferences

This year Spring Conferences will be the week of March 25^th – March 29^th. These conferences will be different from fall conferences in that they are not student-led but more conversation focused and a chance to look at data about your child’s growth this year. I am asking that your child does not attend. More information will be sent home soon.

McTeacher Night

On Monday, March 4th from 4-8pm come and support Orchard Hills at the McDonalds on Chestnut Expressway and West Bypass.  WOHE gets a portion of the sales. The best part is that the faculty from Orchard Hills will be taking orders, selling cookies, and having fun!  I will be there from 4-5pm. Come, have dinner, and help support our school!

Dates to Remember

February 27^th: Rescheduled Spring Picture

March 4^th: McTeacher Night

March 5^th: First Grade Musical

March 8^th: Release at 12:30

March 11th and March 12^th: Snow Make Up Days

March 12^th: Release at 12:30

March 22^nd- Field Trip to Nature Center

March 25^th - March 29^th: Spring Parent Conferences

February 4th - February 8th

What We Are Learning

Reading: Putting it all Together

·       Review story elements, retelling, and lesson

·       Practicing putting it all together in a strong retelling of a fiction text

Word Work

·       Sight words: us, saw, house, want,

·       Phonics: igh

Writing: Opinion Writing

·       Giving and receiving feedback

·       Using example writing and assessing for all the parts with focus on conventions (upper and lower case, spelling, handwriting, etc.)

·       Peer feedback and working with a partner to improve opinion book

Math: Topic 10 lessons 5-10

·       Adding 10s and 1s

·       Making 10 to add

Theme: Precipitation

·       Creating rain gauges to measure precipitation

·       Tracking precipitation amounts over time

Valentine’s Day Party

Our Valentine’s Day party will be on Thursday, February 14th.  For this day, your child is invited to bring valentines to pass out, as well as a box or bag to keep their valentines safe.

Your child can make a Valentine Box (or bag) at home.  They can be as simple as a decorated brown paper bag or as complicated as papier-mâché. It’s up to you!  Just make sure there is an opening for first graders to easily place their valentines into.

Your child needs to bring a valentine for each child in our class. These can be store bought or homemade! (If your family does not have the resources to provide valentines for your child, please let me know and your child can make some at school.)

Please be sure to send your child’s valentines and valentine boxes ON February 14h.  Our room can get really crowded, so please do not send them ahead of time.

Dates to Remember

February 7th-Spring Pictures

February 14th-Class Parties (2:00-3:00)

February 15th-1/2 day for students (dismiss at 12:30)

February 18^th- Snow Make Up Day

March 22^nd- Field Trip to Nature Center