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

September 19th - September 23rd

What We Are Learning

Reading: 

DRA Reading Assessments

Flippy Dolphin reading strategy (try different vowel sounds when a word doesn’t make sense)

Scentsy Skunk (asking if a guessed word makes sense in context)

Word Work:

Popcorn Words: his, they, at, be, & this

Digraph: “ph”

Word Family: _ap

Writing:

Writing small moment/true stories

Bringing characters to life by using dialogue

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

Theme:

Apple Wonders

Asking “what”, “why”, and “how” questions about apples

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!

Tiger Pride Assembly

On September 28th, we will have our first Tiger Pride Assembly.  Mrs. Baker will give away PAWS Awards to students who show PAWS behavior (P: Pay Attention, A: Act Positively, W: Work Hard, & S: Show Self-Control). She will send a secret note or email to you if your kiddo will be recognized. Come and enjoy the fun!

Dates to Remember

September 28th: First Tiger Pride Assembly

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

April 20th: Field Trip to the Nature Center

September 12th - September 16th

What We Are Learning

Reading: 

How does “Listen to Reading” during Daily 5 look and sound?

Building stamina during “Read to Self,” “Word Work,” “Work on Writing,” & “Read to Someone”

“Reread Raccoon” reading strategy (reread when you make a mistake or do not understand what you have read)

Flippy Dolphin reading strategy (try different vowel sounds when a word doesn’t make sense)

Word Work:

Popcorn Words: am, car, eat, fun & girl

Digraph: “wh”

Word Family: _an

Writing:

Writing small moment/true stories

Using correct uppercase and lowercase letters

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)

Theme:

Fall Wonder Table

How to ask questions like a scientist

How to observe nature like a scientist

Reading Assessment

Your kiddo will be tested to find out their reading level and will be placed in a reading group accordingly. During these guided reading groups, your kiddo will work on reading strategies in books that are at their instructional level. Each week your child will bring home the book they have been practicing in class. They will need to read it with you, have you sign their sheet, and then send it back the following day. This helps the kids to be excited and proud about what they are learning in reading and helps build their fluency. Please let me or Mrs. Baker know if you have any questions!

Fall Wonder Table

A letter was sent home this week requesting fall items to place on our Wonder Table.  These can be pumpkins, gourds, fall leaves, etc. These items will help us learn about observing, asking questions, and investigating answers.

Dates to Remember

September 21st: Fall Picture Day

September 28th: First Tiger Pride Assembly

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

April 20th: Field Trip to the Nature Center

September 5th - September 9th

What We Are Learning

Reading: 

How does “Word Work” during Daily 5 look and sound?

How does “Read to Someone” during Daily 5 look and sound?

Building stamina during “Read to Self” & “Work on Writing”

“Skippy Frog” Reading Strategy (Skip over the tricky word. Read the rest of the sentence and try it again.)

Word Work:

Popcorn Words: are, on for, was, with

Digraph: “sh”

Word Family: _ad

Writing:

Writing small moment/true stories

All words have vowels (sticky letters)

Math:

Math facts to 10

Word problems to 10

Writing and counting to 120

Assessment over Topic 1

Theme:

How to handle conflict

Dates to Remember

September 13th: Volunteer Training 6:00 pm

September 16th: Volunteer Training 9:00 am

September 28^th: First Tiger Pride Assembly

August 29th - September 2nd

What We Are Learning

Reading: 

How does “Word Work” during Daily 5 look and sound?

Building stamina during “Read to Self” & “Work on Writing”

“Chunky Monkey” reading strategy (finding parts in words we know)

Word Work:

Popcorn Words: he, is, you, that, it

Digraph: “th”

Word Family: _at

Writing:

Writing small moment/true stories

How do writers use resources around the room to spell tricky words?

Writers label their illustrations

Math:

Math facts to 10

Word problems to 10

Writing and counting to 120

Theme:

How to handle conflict

Math Homework

A few nights a week your kiddo will be bringing home math homework. It is not required that they bring it back to school, but I would love for them to bring it back, so they can be celebrated for continuing to learn at home.

PAWSitives

I am sure your kiddo has come home bragging that they received a PAWSitive at school. Everyone has responded so well to the school wide behavior system.  Be sure to ask your kiddo what they can earn when they show PAWS behavior.

Take Home Folders

Please make sure you look and sign your child’s Take Home Folder on a nightly basis. This is a great communication tool. Also, there are several colored pieces of paper inside.  Throughout the year, these will be updated so you will know what skills you can work on with your child at home.

Dates to Remember

September 2nd: No School

September 5^th: No School

September 13th: Volunteer Training 6:00 pm

September 16th: Volunteer Training 9:00 am

September 28^th: First Tiger Pride Assembly

August 22nd - August 26th

What We Are Learning

Reading: 

How does “Work on Writing” during Daily 5 look and sound?

Building stamina during “Read to Self”

“Eagle Eye” reading strategy (use the pictures to solve tricky words)

“Lips the Fish” reading strategy (get your mouth read and say the first sound)

Word Work:

Popcorn Words: the, and, to, in, & of

Digraph: “ch”

Word Family: _ab

Writing:

How does Writer’s Workshop look and sound?

Ways to pick a topic

District Narrative Writing Prompt

Math:

Math facts to 10

Word problems to 10

Theme:

Fixed vs. Growth Mindset

Raz-Readers

This week your kiddo came home with information about a website called Raz-Kids in their take home folder. This is a great website that allows your child to have access to hundreds of eBooks. You can also download a free app for your iPad/iPhone or Android device as well.

Website: www.kidsa-z.com

User Name: Orchard1b

Happy Reading!

Word Wall Words

Each week your child will be introduced to new sight words. I call them popcorn words because they “POP UP” a lot when we read.  Willard is moving away from traditional spelling tests.  However, it is VERY important that you review these words with your child each week.  Even though they will not be tested on these words, please have your child practice reading, writing, and spelling them.  How well your child knows these words will be reflected on their grade card each quarter. 

First Quarter Popcorn Words:

the 

it  

fun

of  

with  

girl

and

was  

his

in  

for

they

to

on

at

he

are

be

is

am

this

you

car

eat

that

Dates to Remember

September 2nd: No School

September 5th: No School

September 13th: Volunteer Training 6:00 pm

September 16th : Volunteer Training 9:00 am

September 28th: First Tiger Pride Assembly                

August 15th- August 19th

What We Are Learning

Reading: 

How does Daily 5 look and sound?

Building stamina during Read to Self

Three ways to read a book (read the pictures, read the words, & retell a familiar story)

Writing:

What are our hopes and dreams for the year?

Writing about our hopes and dreams

Math:

What does Math Workshop look and sound like?

Writing numbers to 120

Introduced the following math vocabulary: add, sum, plus, equal, & equation

Theme:

Building a classroom community

Before you speak think and be smart. It’s hard to fix a wrinkled heart.

Created friendship fruit salad

Special Thanks

I want to send out a special thanks to all who donated items from our classroom wish list!  We greatly appreciate your generosity.  These items will help us have a productive year! Feel free to frequently view our classroom website where I will post items throughout the year as we need them.   

Special Class Schedule

Monday- Music

Tuesday- Art

Wednesday- Library

Thursday- P.E.

Friday-Computers

Volunteer Training

Parent Volunteer Training will be during the September 13th PTO meeting. Please arrive at 6:00 in the WOHE library. Training will also be held Thursday, September 15th, 9:00 am in the WOHE commons. All parent who wish to volunteer at WOHE this year need to attend one of the training sessions. The content will be the same, it's unnecessary to attend both meetings.

Dates to Remember

August 23rd: Tornado Drill

September 2nd: No School

September 5th: No School

September 13th: Volunteer Training 6:00 pm

September 16th: Volunteer Training 9:00 am