1. Teacher Tips for Success
Cheeks’
Chatter
September 17-21, 2018
Learning Focuses
This Week
Homework
(Mon.,Tues., Thurs.)
Spelling Words
on what
not has
sock fox
jog hot
stop by
**Word Family –op
Ex: shop, hop, floppy,
topping, chop dropper
TEST - FRIDAY
Theme: Living and Nonliving Things and Plants (plant parts and plant needs)
Writing: Small Moment Narratives – Making our characters come alive
Reading Skills: Hearing the short /o/ sound in many different words, reviewing /a/, /e/, and /i/. Practicing strategies for reading tricky words in our books.
Language Skills: Interrogative sentences, reviewing common nouns
Math Skills: Continuing to use addition strategies (counting on) to solve different kinds of number stories
Read Aloud: We are excited to begin Charlotte’s Web next week!
* Reading Comprehension/ Phonics Review
* Math Review
* Study Spelling words nightly
* Read your Reading Folder book
Check the front and back of all pages.
Reminders
*Please return signed progress reports.
*Activity fees are past due. This fee must be paid before students may go on the field trip.
Teacher Tips for Success
In first grade, the ability to listen and follow directions is a key to academic success. We teach children to listen with their “whole bodies” to ensure that they are getting the most out of instruction time. Children are not multitaskers, so if their eyes, hands, feet, or mouths are engaged in other activities, their ears and brains are not able to focus on listening. Failure to listen often affects academic progress. Our first graders are learning the skills and self-control needed to be great learners. Please help your child understand that there are times to talk
and times to listen.
Important Dates
Homecoming Week at GHS – Dress Up Days at MCE to celebrate!
Sept. 17th – Super Hero Day
MCE Spirit Night at Chick Fil A
Sept. 20th – Fun Thursday - $2
GHS Community PEP Rally – 5:30
Sept 21st – Spirit Day
Oct. 5th – 1st Grade Field Trip
Oct. 8th-9th – Fall Break