Ms . As hl e y’s - Fir s t Gr ade
Wo ods i de El em en tar y
Se pt em ber 2 5 , 2 0 1 5
Inside Woodside
C-6’s First Grade News
Reading
They were able to read for 20 minutes
this week which is quite the feat for this point
in the year! This week, we talked about
knowing ourselves as readers when we
choose new books to read. Students
explored many different kinds of books to
help them find favorite authors and series.
Next week we will talk about the two main
genres, fiction and nonfiction. Students will
also be selecting books for their book boxes
independently that are just right for them.
Writing
We began our writers’ workshop this
week. Students are beginning to tell stories
about their memories called personal
narratives. Students did a prewrite by
sketching the beginning, middle and end
of the story they wanted to tell before
drafting and writing words to tell what
happened.
Phonics
In phonics this week, we reviewed
short a and e vowel sounds. We made words
and found words that rhyme with these two
vowel sounds. Please review all the short
vowel sounds at home. We will be reviewing
the short i and o next week.
Apple – a
Elephant – e
Igloo – i
Octopus – o
Umbrella – u
Science
This week we started our science
unit on New Plants. Our focus word in
science this week was observe. Students
learned that observe means to look
carefully. Scientists observe all the time.
Students took an observation walk with
their observation “cameras” around
campus to look carefully at the plants at
our school. Then, we came back to write
about what we observed in our science
notebooks. Students also labeled their
science calendars and planted a
Brassica seed.
Math
Students continued to practice
finding the whole when given two parts.
We also practiced writing number
sentences to match addition story
problems. We completed our first math
topic this week by taking the first end of
topic test on Friday. Look for a copy of the
first topic test to come home with your
child next week.
This week, they were challenged to find a
missing part when given one part and the
whole. For example, 6 + __ = 9. Please
practice this skill at home, it is very
challenging for students.
Ms. Ashley’s Newsletter Page 2
FYI!
First Grade Learning Targets
Reading:
I can read to myself for 20 minutes without
stopping.
I can determine the setting of a story.
Writing:
I can brainstorm ideas to write about.
I can pre-write to plan my writing.
I can use my plan to draft.
Thank you to all that attended curriculum
night this week.
If you have any questions AT ALL, please
don’t hesitate to email me at
[email protected]
Math:
I can write an addition sentence to match
the model.
I can identify the parts and the whole.
Phonics:
I can name short e and a vowel sounds.
Science:
I can observe to learn about science.
Upcoming Events
October
Reminders to Parents
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School starts at 8:30!
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Students should read 20 minutes
or more each night!
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Contact me by email:
[email protected]
Students will be dismissed at
1:35pm on Learning Improvement
Fridays.
9
Teacher Work Day- No School
15 Woodside Family Reading Night – 6:00-7:15
pm
20
School Picture Day
20 District High School and Beyond Event @
Jackson High School
23 Early Dismissal – 12:20 – Conference
Preparation
26-30 Fall Conference Week – 12:20 Early
Dismissal All Week
29 PTA Family Movie Night - 6:00-7:30 PM
(Cafeteria)
30
Popcorn Friday & School Spirit Day