This week in Language Arts we will...
- Begin our unit on writing Small Moment stories
- Work on stretching out thoughts in our writing
- Separate out the many sounds we hear in words and figure out corresponding letters
- Reinforce new vocabulary
- Look for patterns of spelling and sounds through poetry
- Learning the important jobs we have to know and facilitate during reading
- Continue working on learning our top 100 High Frequency words
- Continue working on recognizing beginning sounds in words through spelling
This week in Math we will...
- Continue using tally marks as a vehicle for collecting data
- Continue to strengthen our concepts of graphing
- Be able to read and interpret different types of graphs (bar, picture, etc.)
- Use data from graphs to solve problems
- Be assessed on our knowledge of graphing
This week in Science we will...
- Continue our unit on matter but specifically in regards to heat, such as
- how does matter change with heat
- predicting and observing changes caused by heat
- enriching our 'matter' vocabulary
- identifying changes causes by heat and by cooling
Announcements
- Tardy Bell! Ding Ding! The first morning bell rings at 7:45. This is when students are allowed to head to the classroom and begin their learning day. The tardy bell rings at 7:55. Please make sure that your child is here on time. As soon at that tardy bell rings – we officially begin our academic day. When your child is late, he or she is coming in on a learning activity behind peers. Not only does this child feel rushed with the lesson, but it also puts them at disadvantage for completing the task in a timely manner. I know mornings can be chaotic, but if at all possible, please have your child to school on time. Thank you!
- iStation. As a reminder, we encourage all students to read at least 15 minutes a night. Remember that one of your reading tools at home is iStation. Earlier in the year we sent home login information so your child could access this program. This program is EXCELLENT and provides us as teachers a great picture of what your child is mastering and is yet to master. There is also a parent portal that you can access as well. We cannot stress enough what a valuable tool this program is. I would personally encourage your child to make this one of his/her reading options at least twice a week. This can replace book time or can be used in addition to it. But it makes a huge difference in your child’s ability. If you have any questions or have lost your login information, please contact me.
- Twitter. First Grade is all a twitter! That’s right, we are officially tweeting! Please follow us on Twitter @OUES1stGrade to catch glimpses of all our hard working kids throughout the week!
- Snacks. Please make sure to send a snack with your child everyday. Little tummies get hungry!
- Bus Transportation. If your child is going home with a friend on a bus and is NOT a bus rider, please visit the district's website on Alternate Transportation. Here is the link: http://www.southlakecarroll.edu/files/_4ECFQ_/720e1ea3494f58363745a49013852ec4/Alternate_Transportation_Process__Instructions.pdf
Reminder of Encore Schedule (please wear tennis shoes on PE days)
Get out your calendars!
September Events
25-Dragons at Abiline
26-OUES Dad's BBQ Get Together (4:00-6:30pm)
October Events
1-Dragon Dash Pep Rally in the Cafeteria (2:00 pm)
2-National Custodian Workers Day
2-Dragon Dash Pledges (opens on Nov. 2nd and closes on Nov. 20th)
2-Dragons at Coppell (7:30 kickoff)
5-8-CogAT Testing (Grades 2 and 4)
7-Homecoming Carnival, Parade and Pep Rally at Town Square (4:00pm)
9-Homecoming Game vs. Richland (7:30 kickoff)
10-General PTO Meeting in the Café (9:00 am)
12-No School for Students/Staff Professional Development Day
16-End of 1st Grading Period
19-22-ITBS Testing (Grades 2 and 4)
23-Dragon Dash
23-Dragons vs. Colleyville: PINK OUT Game (7:30 kickoff)
26-30-Red Ribbon Week
29- All Pro Dads in the Cafeteria (7:00-7:45)
30-Storybook Character Parade
30-Dragons at Haltom (7:30 kickoff)
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