It was nice to see my first graders after a long, wonderful break. We had a great day! Thanks for all of the nice Christmas gifts that I received. I hope you are all ready to get back to work!
Today I sent home the January reading record, new spelling words, Dolch words, two decodeable books that reinforce our spelling pattern, and January's Golden Sneaker calendar. December's reading record is now due. Remember that starting in December the home reading record will be worth 100 points. This Friday, the spelling test will now have an added sentence. We have been practicing sentences for weeks and the added points were bonus points. I will now be including the sentence as part of the test. In order to get 100% on a spelling test, your child must spell the list of ten words correctly and have the sentence correct also. The elements that I will be looking for in the sentence are: capital letter at the beginning, correct punctuation at the end (usually a period), and correct spelling of the specific spelling words that I choose from the list. Have your child write a sentence as part of their study. I will still include challenge words that will be extra points.
On January 13, all of the first graders will be given the second Dibels test. This determines your child's reading level. Please continue to read with your child everyday. It is especially important to have your child read out loud to you as an oral reading component has now been added to this test. I will send home the results of this test along with a report card for the second quarter by the end of the month. Watch for our 100 Books Challenge that will help encourage your child to read even more.
Remember to send your child's poetry journal back every Friday for our performances. Please practice these poems with your child so that they can read them fluently. I still encourage memorizing the poem for those that want to go the extra mile.
It is cold outside, and we do go outside. Send coats, gloves, hats, and/or boots with your child. Those items will make recess a lot more enjoyable for your child.
As always, thanks for all that you do. Please feel free to contact me with questions or concerns. Check back soon because I am going to post some pictures of our December fun!
Calendar items:
January 3: Celebrate Akaisha's birthday (Dec. 27)
January 7: Celebrate Raimee's 1/2 (sort of) birthday
Jan.10-14: Jonny Hyde is "Star of the Week"
January 13: Dibels Test
January 14: End of 2nd Quarter
January 17: MLK Day Holiday
January 19: Celebrate Skylar's 1/2 birthday
Jan. 17-24: Jesse is "Star of the Week"
Jan. 24-28: Dallas is "Star of the Week"
Janaury 28: Celebrate James' Birthday
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