Snacks  Please remember to send in a snack for your child.  A lot of students are forgetting their snacks on a daily basis.  It might be helpful to keep an extra snack in their backpacks in case they forget to bring a snack to school.  Thank you!

Math  In math the class is currently working on the following:

Place Value to 30: Students should be able to identify how many tens and ones are in a given number. 

Addition and Subtraction:  Single digit addition and subtraction facts up to 10. The class is also working on word problems up to 10.  Students are learning to read the word problems first then go back and underline key words and numbers to help solve the problem. Some terminology that we are working on to identify how to solve the problems are: combining sets, greater than, less than, more, less, least, sum, altogether, and how many are left.

 The class will begin to take weekly timed addition tests.   These tests are not given for a grade but only to help your child gain confidence taking timed tests, using test taking strategies, and to help with fluency and accuracy.

Language Arts

Comprehension:  When reading or listening to a story, students should be able to retell the story in sequence.  They should also be able to identify the characters, setting, and important events in a story.

Handwriting:  Students are working on printing legibly with correct spacing between words and forming letters correctly.  This can be a very difficult task for many students.  Please have your child practice writing at home their name, family member’s names, address, and spelling words.  The more they practice the better they will become. 

Social Studies

This week we have been reading about Benjamin Franklin.  Students are learning about his many contributions.  On Monday, a letter will be sent home about our first at home project.  Ask your child about the saying “A penny saved is a penny earned.”  Hopefully, they will be able to explain it to you!

Dates to Remember

September 26:  Reflections are due - Ben Franklin project letter goes home

September 30:  School Pictures

October 5-7:  CogAT Testing (information will go home soon)

October 7:  Fall Festival 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

October 24-28:  Conference Week