Monday, 8 December 2014

Monday December 8, 2014


Homework
1. Please see your child’s Literacy Map quiz from Friday. 
Green group please write two lines for each of your spelling words.  You can also write a sentence using your words as well.
Blue group please write one line for each spelling word and at least two sentences which include the spelling words.  Remember to begin your sentences with an uppercase letter, include juicy words (descriptive vocabulary), and use end punctuation (. ! ?)
If you are ever unsure of the homework because you can’t access the blog, please see your child’s notebook. 

GREEN GROUP words for the week:
Monday: dad, brother, sister
Tuesday: get, from, or
Wednesday: sit, word, today
Thursday: Review for the quiz
Friday: Quiz


BLUE GROUP words for the week:
The 1st job of final silent e is the focus for this weeks words.  (Please see the handout stapled into your child’s book, which explains the rule.)  Please also see the handout for the correct markings.
Monday: name, game, came, same, made
Tuesday: delete, time, like, ride
Wednesday: write, alone, more, home, rode
Thursday: use, cute, and review for the quiz
Friday: Quiz


2.  Read for 20 minutes everyday.  This may be a library book, home reading book, or a book online.  Comprehension is the overall goal of reading, so please make time to talk with your child about what they are reading.  You can ask them to retell the story, talk about character emotions, or even discuss important information within the pictures.


Ask Me About 
Why do we need maps?
What are cardinal directions?
What are a few different types of maps?
The math word problem we did today: How many feet are in the bed?

Reminders:
   1.    Grade 1 Celebration of Learning Information:
·      Students will need a plain coloured shirt (t-shirt is recommended) in one of the following colours: yellow, brown, orange, and red.  It would make things much smoother if your child brought their t-shirt to school ahead of time.  Please send it in a plastic bag labeled with your child’s name.
·      If your child will not be present for the evening performance on Thursday December 18th  at 7pm please let your child’s teacher know.
·      For the evening Grade 1 Celebration of Learning Performance please drop your child to their classroom by 6:30pm.  You will also pick up your child from their classroom at the end of the performance.
·      There are two performances on Thursday December 18th: Afternoon (1-2pm) and Evening (7-8pm). Each child is allowed to bring 4 family members.  We are encouraging people to come to the afternoon performance if they are available.   
   2.    Please return the blue form regarding Digital Learning.  If your child did not receive one please email your child’s teacher.
   3.    The Alex Fundraiser deadline is December 17th.  For more information please see the school blog.


Important Dates:
Friday December 12: Early Dismissal 2:05pm
Monday December 15: Pjama Day for McGivern & Schroeder with our Grade 3 buddies
Thursday December 18: Grade 1 Celebration of Learning 1-2pm & 7-8pm
Fun Luch (Little Caesers)
Friday December 19: Pjama Day
                                           Last Day of School Before Winter Break
                                           Early Dismissal 2:05pm

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