1st Grade Weekly News Week of September 17th – 21st WE WILL BE WORKING ON: Reading: Making Predictions Answer Questions Writing: Handwriting Grammar: Sentences Math: Topic 3: Addition Facts to 20: Use Strategies Essential Question: “What strategies can you use for adding to 20?” Health: Mindfulness - Focus TEACHER’S CORNER: We have been doing some assessments to see where your child is at in their reading and math skills. I am currently putting together reading groups and math groups that will start next week. Throughout the week I will be emailing all parents individually with a plan of how I will work with your child at their level to help them grow through first grade. Please be on the lookout for this email. It will also have some ideas of how you can support our goals at home. DON’T FORGET! October 1st School Spirit Wear Online Sales October 2nd 5:00 – 7:00 Community Photo Drop in October 3rd School Pictures Mrs. Pendergrass These things are fun and fun is good. ~ Dr. Suess Spelling Remember these are optional to practice at home. I am attaching your spelling city information if you would like to use that to practice with. am, at, cat, can, ran, man, map, tap, a, the