Check the front and back of all pages. Cheeks’ Chatter Jan. 22-25, 2018 Learning Focuses This Week Spelling Words Homework ( Mon. , Tues. & Thurs.) know came before could also these asked yelled growing shouted **Word Family –ow – with the long /o/ sound Ex: snow, show, row TEST - FRIDAY Theme: American Government and Symbols – role of the President and Congress, the Capitol, White House and the election process Shared Reading: “My Teacher for President.” Writing: Continue informational (or ”teaching”) books. Reading Skills: Word endings –ing and –ed. Explore the 3 sounds of -ed Reading Strategy: Using all known sounds that the vowels can make to “flip the sound” to help with tricky words Language Skills: Review antonyms -w Math Skills: Use “friends of 10” facts when adding 2 numbers with sums to 20 9 + 7 Break 7 down into 1+6 Make 10 with 9+1 Add 10+6 because 10’s are easier to add on to. * Math Review * Reading Comprehension * Study/write spelling words nightly * Read your Reading Folder book Check the front and back of all pages. Reminders We had a terrific 100th Day of school! It was so fun seeing all our little old friends! And now that our first graders are 100 days smarter, we are raising our expectations of their academic progress. Please encourage your child to do their best at school every day by making great choices and taking pride in their work. You can help your child by making sure they are well-rested from an early bedtime and are well-prepared with all necessary supplies and homework completed. Good habits start early, and we want our kids at Madison Crossing to be the best in the district! We appreciate your support! Important Dates Jan. 21st – School Holiday (Martin Luther King Day) Jan. 29th – PTO Meeting, 6:00pm Please come! All parents are encouraged to be there! Jan. 29th – Family Math Night 6:30 Teacher Tips for Success