First Grade News

Peek at our Week

Reading:
We will focus this week on retelling, which is another very important comprehension strategy. Through pictures and words, we will demonstrate our understanding of what happened in the beginning, middle, and ending of the story Twas The Night Before Christmas!

12-19-11
Ms. Gaddys First Grade Friends kellygaddy@nixaschools.net High Pointe 225-1611

Calendar Count Down

Dec 20 Dec 21 Dec 22 Jan 4 P.J. Day, Breakfast, and Christmas movies Polar Express Day Christmas Break First Day Back!

Writing:
My Friends will be given a writing prompt this week Christmas is special to me because. They will share what special traditions, family gatherings, and Christmas morning activities that take place in their lives.

Math:
Math games and centers will be our last bang before we end our semester!

Science/Social Studies:
Compassion the spirit of putting others first

I can proudly say that each and every child applied their strategies and did very well on their math, science, and communication arts benchmarks! Way to go Parents for all of your support! The effort you are spending with your child at home makes a tremendous difference here at school! THANK YOU!

Notes from the Teacher:

My sweet families, take the time over the next two weeks to cherish one another, celebrate what you have, and spend lots of quality time together!

Weekly Words
Rest, Rest, and Rest!