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Dear Parents,
The children had a great time
at the Fire
Station last Friday! We all got to tour the fire station
and climb on the fire trucks. We really enjoyed watching our
first-grade firefighters show us how to put out a fire!
Last week we began our first reading test as well as CogAt testing.
The CogAt tests are pretty tough, but would you believe, the
children are enjoying them? Go figure. We'll wrap up our tests
this week.
Also this week, we begin our Fall theme unit. As part of this unit, we
will explore leaves and pumpkins, learn about bats and spiders
and build a scarecrow.
I'm so pleased that so many of you are taking advantage of our
Scholastic book program. Not only does this keep your child reading
and interested in books, but helps our classroom as well. For
every book ordered we receive bonus points that I can use to
purchase new books for the classroom. Keep those orders coming!
Speaking of orders, please have October orders in by this Friday,
October 17th.
Parents, I've noticed that a few of the children are being dropped
off quite early in the morning and are waiting in the hall unsupervised.
Please do not drop off your child prior to 8:10 a.m.
Stay tuned for details about Halloween and All Saints Day activities.
Have a Great Week!
Ms. Kopilchack
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Now,
for a look at this week's activities:
Reading/Writing
Our story this week is, Bet You Can't. In this story, we
are introduced to speech balloons (a precursor to quotation marks)
and contractions.
Journal topics this week include Our Feelings and Fall.
Phonics
We are busy working on the short "a" sound, the
sound you hear in the word "apple."
Math
We are learning addition facts to sums of 12 as well as addition
strategies. These include such concepts as counting on using
a number line, doubles and turnaround facts.
Science
In honor of Columbus Day, we'll hear a story about him and
do related activities.
We continue our study of living things and animal habitats. We also begin our Fall unit
this week.
Religion
This week we learn about God's most precious gift to us,
Jesus. We'll learn that Jesus is our friend and Savior.
Homework
Study spelling words, practice wordbooks,
"Ends With" activity and Backyard Habitat.
Note: Due to CogAt testing, sticker reading has been on
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