1st Grade Weekly Newsletter
Math- We will be solving words problems by drawing pictures and writing equations, reviewing, and taking a test on “Topic 2.”
Reading- We will be finishing our first reading series.
This Week’s Sight Words- go, me, for, here, where
Phonics- We will be continuing to review our letters along with their sounds, which are: “v, y, z, qu” and review “all short vowels”.
Grammar- We will be reviewing what a “simple sentence” is.
Listening- We will be reading “Halloween books.”
Writing- We will be continuing to focus on writing our numbers and letters correctly.
Religion- We will be learning about Saints, in honor of “All Saint’s Day.”
Science- We will be dissecting a pumpkin and identifying the life-cycle of a pumpkin.
Reminders:
• This Friday, the students will be tested on their eight spelling words and sight words.
• The students will be having a Math test “TOPIC 2” on Thursday, October 28, 2021.
Please review the completed work that was sent home, which we have already learned (Homework and Class Work).
• Our Specials Are: Monday- Gym #1; Tuesday- Art;
Wednesday- STREAM and Gym #2; Thursday-Music; Friday- Mass and Technology.
Homework Assignments
**Practice with your child to help them start to memorize their double facts.**
(1+1=2, 2+2=4, 3+3=6, 4+4=8, 5+5=10, 6+6=12, 7+7=14, 8+8=16, 9+9=18, 10+10=20)
** If you would like to send treats for the students to take home for Halloween, please send the treats and a large/sturdy shopping bag in by Wednesday, October 27th. Please put just your child’s name on it. This will help us with sorting the treats into the children’s treat bags. Thanks!
**All Spelling Homework Is Done In The Spelling Notebook
With The School Heading On Top EVERY NIGHT (See Below)**
Student’s Name Date
SSK 1A
Monday: No- Teacher Professional Day!
Tuesday:
1. Math- Math Workbook Lesson 2-8
2. Phonics- Phonics Workbook Packet (2 Pages- Letters Qu/X and V)
3. Spelling- Write spelling words (1-8) two times each.
4. Sight Words- Practice the sight words.
Wednesday:
1. Math- Review Sheet and study for the test tomorrow. Please keep the “Review Sheet” at home for review.
2. Phonics- Phonics Workbook Packet (1 Page- Letters Y and Z)
3. Spelling- Pick four spelling words, and write a sentence for each of the four words.
4. Sight Words- Practice the sight words.
Thursday:
1. Math- Math Workbook Lesson 2-9
2. Phonics- Phonics Workbook Packet (1 Page- Short Vowels)
3. Spelling- Practice the spelling words, for a test tomorrow.
4. Sight Words- Practice the sight words, to be assessed tomorrow.
5. Send in “1 SPECIAL SNACK AND 1 DRINK” for JUST YOUR CHILD tomorrow. (For example: a Halloween Doughnut, or a Halloween Cookie, or a bag of Chips, etc.) AND YOUR CHILD’S TREAT BAG!!!
Friday: Have A Good Weekend!!!
*The Spelling Words For This Week Are:
1. hat 5. mop
2. bed 6. wig
3. tub 7. cap
4. hot 8. ten