Room 5 Happenings

Friday, September 4, 2015

Have a great Labor Day weekend! I look forward to starting centers on Tuesday.

We learned about the reading strategy cause and effect and even played a fun matching game. Cause and effect happens in daily life as well as in books we read. As you and your child read, ask, "What happened and why?" The answer to "What happened" tells you the effect. The answer to "Why?" tells you the cause.

Next week we will be working on Engage NY Problem Set 17. Continue to help your child know the math facts up to ten.

Word Wall Words: Please add these new www to your child's flashcards, word wall or list of words that they should practice and know: all, one, once, too, two

We have a few activities coming up for which I will need a jar of peanut butter, a bit of jam, celery and currants.Please let me know if you can help out with any of these items.

I look forward to seeing you at Back to School Night on Thursday. Please check the RDM website for specifics.

First Grade Homework

It has been shown that support from home can boost learning. Therefore, I highly recommend that each day you work with your child reviewing the skills in reading, writing and math previously taught in class.

There are many fun and interactive ways to help your child. You may use the resources listed on this site or the ones on our school's website for ideas.

Having taught first grade for twenty years, I have found that daily reading, writing and math support at home is very important for your child's success in first grade.

Star Of The Week

The focus of Star of the Week is the rich history of your family's ancestry and their role in our community. Star of the Week covers mapping, understanding that people, places and things change over time, and understanding we all have roles in the community.

Monday – Send in a poster about the Star and his/her family.

Tuesday - Send in a simple family tree.

Wednesday - Send in a map showing family origins and any cultural items.

Thursday - 12:45-1:10 Parents come in to talk about their jobs, family history, hobbies and/or interests. This would be a great day for you to share some cultural food with us if you like.