1. This month we will be learning about… Social Studies/ Science
January Newsletter
News from Mrs. DiCarlo’s Class
This month we will be learning about…
Reading/ Writing
Strategies for decoding- SOL1.5, 1.6
Expanding vocabulary- SOL 1.7, 1.8
Comprehension of Fiction (Focus on questioning and predicting)- SOL 1.9
Comprehension of Nonfiction
Focus on writing one topic- SOL1.13
Capitalization and ending punctuation- SOL1.13
Math
Subtraction facts to 18 or less- SOL 1.5
Horizontal and vertical representation for addition and subtraction math sentences- SOL1.5, 1.6
Equal sign- SOL 1.18
Problem solving- SOL 1.6
Calendar and Data- SOL 1.14, 1.15
Social Studies/ Science
Geography/ Map Skills- SOL 1.4, 1.5, 1.6
People and animals in winter- SOL 1.5
Handwriting- SOL1.12
Spacing between words
Correct Letter Formation
Dates to Remember
January 5: Classes Resume
January 19: No School/ MLK Jr. Day
January 22: Library research day 9:30-10:00am
January 22: Putt Putt Night 6:00-7:00pm
January 23: End of 2nd Quarter
January 26: No School/ Teacher Work Day
Reminders
We go outside for recess daily. Please remind your student to dress for the winter weather.
Library books are returned each Monday.
Homework packets are due each Friday.
Word Study tests are every Friday.
Volunteers Needed: We need parent volunteer on January 22 at 9:30 in the library to assist with a research lesson. See for more details.