February 27th - March 2nd
Words Their Way:
Your child will take a spelling test every Friday. Please ask your child what color group he or she is on so you can work on the spelling words at home during the week.
Green Group: Sort #20 (sc, sn, sw)
switch, scout, swim, snake, snap, do, from, get, his, if
Blue Group: Sort #26 (wh, qu, tw, k)
quack ,wheel, twenty, kitty, kick, do, from, get, his, if
Red Group: Sort #22 Short i vs. Long i; (CVC, CVCe, CV, VCC)
might, quick, why, white, high, night, twice, quite, cry, bright, sky
Reading Workshop:
This week we will be continuing with the non-fiction genre for reading workshop. Our focus will be to learn about the research process: how to find a subject to research, which books to read first, and the importance of taking notes as we read. We will through in Dr. Seuss books during Reading Workshop to lead up to our "Seusstastical Day"!
Writer’s Workshop…
We will put the research writing process into action this week as we learn that research writers need to include facts that teach in their writing. We will share about topics that we are interested in and that we have questions about. Research writing is different from “All About” writing because we are not already experts on the subject that we are going to research.
Math:
As we are continuing to build that strong foundation in the fundamentals of addition in order to develop efficient mental computations as part of our logical, step-by-step approach to learning math, we will be exploring the world around us with “Doubles” and “Doubles Plus” strategies in mind.
Science:
We are on week three of our natural resources unit. Our focus this week will be soil and water. We will observe, examine and record data about the similarities and differences between three types of soil. We will also record journal entries as we learn about the unique characteristics of the different types and bodies of water in our world.
Reminders:
*Every Tuesday is our library day. Please remember to turn in your library books.
Feb. 28 Spirit Night out at Catfish Parlour
March 3 Family Dinner Night in the Caraway Cafeteria
March 12-16 Spring Break
March 22 Talent Show for K-3
March 23 Talent Show for 4-5
Thank You:
Mrs. Coates of stuffing the Tuesday Folders in February!
The Score Family has the honor of stuffing folders during the month of March.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Read Across America
Dear Parents,
Our class is going to participate in the N.E.A.'s (National Education Association) Read Across America on Friday, March 2nd. We are planning special activities for the week of February 27 – March 2 and need your help. Each student is asked to
bring 3 picture books from home to share with the class. We are going
to locate the setting of the stories on a map of the United states.
Please make sure the your child's books tell the setting and the setting
takes place in the United States. Also, please write your child's name on
the book so we can return books to the rightful owners on Friday.
Please send books in as soon as possible.
Thank you,
Mrs. Caballero
You can read more information about Read Across America on the NEA website.
Our class is going to participate in the N.E.A.'s (National Education Association) Read Across America on Friday, March 2nd. We are planning special activities for the week of February 27 – March 2 and need your help. Each student is asked to
bring 3 picture books from home to share with the class. We are going
to locate the setting of the stories on a map of the United states.
Please make sure the your child's books tell the setting and the setting
takes place in the United States. Also, please write your child's name on
the book so we can return books to the rightful owners on Friday.
Please send books in as soon as possible.
Thank you,
Mrs. Caballero
You can read more information about Read Across America on the NEA website.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
This week in First Grade...
February 21st – 24th
Monday, Presidents Day, is a school holiday.
Words Their Way:
Every Friday your child will take a spelling test. Please ask your child what color group he/she is on so you can work on the spelling words at home during the week. They will be on the same color group as last week in class.
Green Group: Sort by blends sp, sk, sm; small, spool, skate, smoke, spy, a, an, but, been, come
Blue Group: Sort by blends pr, dr, tr; dragon, drive, tree, pray, troll, a, an, but, been, come
Red Group: Sort by Short a vs. Long a; (CVC, CVCe, CVVC, CVV) stand, slave, they, tray, may, gray, gain, taste, aid, say, shape, past, pray
Reading Workshop:
This week we will be continuing with the non-fiction genre for reading workshop. We have learned about: listing the characteristics of non-fiction, and finding out what to do before, during and after reading non-fiction. This week, we will be checking out non-fiction books from the library and comparing them with our non-fiction chart that we’ve made in our classroom.
Writer’s Workshop…
Expository writing will continue as we write our own “All-About Books”. We have begun choosing a main subject and four big questions to go along with our main subject. We will continue organizing, writing rough drafts, revising, editing, and working on the final drafts of our books this week. Our goal is to have some books completed and published by the end of the week!
Math:
We have been working on building a strong foundation in the fundamentals of addition this week. Our next section of this unit will be using the “Doubles Strategy” to develop efficient mental computations as part of our logical, step-by-step approach to learning math. At home, please start memorizing the doubles: 1+1=2, 2+2=4….. 9+9=18
Science:
Our natural resources unit is a big hit with the students. We will continue journaling our observations, and exploring ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle our Earth’s natural resources. Rocks will also be compared and measured by size and weight.
Reminders:
*Every Tuesday is our library day. Please remind your child to turn in their library books.
Feb 20 No School Presidents' Day
Feb. 28 Spirit Night out at Catfish Parlour
March 3 Family Dinner Night in the Caraway Cafeteria
March 22 Talent Show for K-3
March 23 Talent Show for 4-5
Thank You:
To Stephanie C. for stuffing the folders this month!
Thank you also to Cary K., Gina J. and Lisa M. for planning a phenomenal Valentine's Day party! The students loved it! It was a huge hit!
Thank you from me for all of the yummy treats!!! My family and I enjoyed them all!!
Monday, Presidents Day, is a school holiday.
Words Their Way:
Every Friday your child will take a spelling test. Please ask your child what color group he/she is on so you can work on the spelling words at home during the week. They will be on the same color group as last week in class.
Green Group: Sort by blends sp, sk, sm; small, spool, skate, smoke, spy, a, an, but, been, come
Blue Group: Sort by blends pr, dr, tr; dragon, drive, tree, pray, troll, a, an, but, been, come
Red Group: Sort by Short a vs. Long a; (CVC, CVCe, CVVC, CVV) stand, slave, they, tray, may, gray, gain, taste, aid, say, shape, past, pray
Reading Workshop:
This week we will be continuing with the non-fiction genre for reading workshop. We have learned about: listing the characteristics of non-fiction, and finding out what to do before, during and after reading non-fiction. This week, we will be checking out non-fiction books from the library and comparing them with our non-fiction chart that we’ve made in our classroom.
Writer’s Workshop…
Expository writing will continue as we write our own “All-About Books”. We have begun choosing a main subject and four big questions to go along with our main subject. We will continue organizing, writing rough drafts, revising, editing, and working on the final drafts of our books this week. Our goal is to have some books completed and published by the end of the week!
Math:
We have been working on building a strong foundation in the fundamentals of addition this week. Our next section of this unit will be using the “Doubles Strategy” to develop efficient mental computations as part of our logical, step-by-step approach to learning math. At home, please start memorizing the doubles: 1+1=2, 2+2=4….. 9+9=18
Science:
Our natural resources unit is a big hit with the students. We will continue journaling our observations, and exploring ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle our Earth’s natural resources. Rocks will also be compared and measured by size and weight.
Reminders:
*Every Tuesday is our library day. Please remind your child to turn in their library books.
Feb 20 No School Presidents' Day
Feb. 28 Spirit Night out at Catfish Parlour
March 3 Family Dinner Night in the Caraway Cafeteria
March 22 Talent Show for K-3
March 23 Talent Show for 4-5
Thank You:
To Stephanie C. for stuffing the folders this month!
Thank you also to Cary K., Gina J. and Lisa M. for planning a phenomenal Valentine's Day party! The students loved it! It was a huge hit!
Thank you from me for all of the yummy treats!!! My family and I enjoyed them all!!
Monday, February 13, 2012
This week in First grade...
Week of: February 13th – 17th
Reminders:
*Every Tuesdayis our library day. Please remind your child to turn in their library books.
• Feb. 14 Valentine’s Day Party from 12:45-1:45 (Parents and siblings are welcome to attend).
Feb. 15 Skate Night, Playland Skate Center 6-8:30 pm
Feb 20 No School (Presidents' Day)
Feb. 28 Spirit Night out at Catfish Parlour
March 3 Family Dinner Night in the Caraway Cafeteria
March 6 Kindergarten Round Up
March 22Talent Show for K-3
March 23 Talent Show for 4-5
Words Their Way: Every Friday your child will take a spelling test. Please ask your child what color group he/she is on this week.
Green Group: Sort with sp, sk, sm, plus 5 of our word wall words
small, ski, spoon, spill, skip, over, mom, down, could, off
Blue Group: Sort with pr, dr, tr, plus 5 word wall words
trap, drill, track, prize, dress, over, mom, down, could, off
Red Group: Sort short a vs. long a (CVC, CVCe, CVVC, CVV)
day, trade, nail, glass, stay, raise, grain, brave, play, clay
Language Arts:
Monday and Tuesday-Chocolate Fever Day Activities
Wednesday-Friday:
In Reading Workshop…
The genre for reading workshop is non-fiction this week. The mini-lessons that will be taught this week include: Listing the characteristics of non-fiction, finding out what to do before, during and after reading non-fiction.
In Writer’s Workshop…
This week we will start writing expository “All-About Books”. We will start off the unit looking at other published books and learning about the characteristics of All-About Books. Next we will explore the structure of All-About Books: How to pick a topic, anticipating the chapters needed to write, and drafting a Table of Contents. If time, we will work on planning each chapter and choosing the different types of writer’s workshop paper needed for each chapter.
Math:
Monday and Tuesday-Chocolate Fever Day Activities.
Beginning on Wednesday, we will focus on Count On 0 strategies. This seems simple to adults, but many students find it difficult to comprehend what zero means. As we explore different situations where zero is used, we will also include the Count On 1, 2 and 3 strategies that have already been covered as a re-teach to get ready for our next unit on doubles.
Science:
This week we will learn about natural resources such as rocks, soil and water. Lessons will be taught on: How can rocks, soil, and water be useful? What are the “secret sources” that products are made from?
Happy Valentine's Day!
Mrs. Caballero
P.S. Please look below to view pictures from Chocolate Fever Day!
Reminders:
*Every Tuesdayis our library day. Please remind your child to turn in their library books.
• Feb. 14 Valentine’s Day Party from 12:45-1:45 (Parents and siblings are welcome to attend).
Feb. 15 Skate Night, Playland Skate Center 6-8:30 pm
Feb 20 No School (Presidents' Day)
Feb. 28 Spirit Night out at Catfish Parlour
March 3 Family Dinner Night in the Caraway Cafeteria
March 6 Kindergarten Round Up
March 22Talent Show for K-3
March 23 Talent Show for 4-5
Words Their Way: Every Friday your child will take a spelling test. Please ask your child what color group he/she is on this week.
Green Group: Sort with sp, sk, sm, plus 5 of our word wall words
small, ski, spoon, spill, skip, over, mom, down, could, off
Blue Group: Sort with pr, dr, tr, plus 5 word wall words
trap, drill, track, prize, dress, over, mom, down, could, off
Red Group: Sort short a vs. long a (CVC, CVCe, CVVC, CVV)
day, trade, nail, glass, stay, raise, grain, brave, play, clay
Language Arts:
Monday and Tuesday-Chocolate Fever Day Activities
Wednesday-Friday:
In Reading Workshop…
The genre for reading workshop is non-fiction this week. The mini-lessons that will be taught this week include: Listing the characteristics of non-fiction, finding out what to do before, during and after reading non-fiction.
In Writer’s Workshop…
This week we will start writing expository “All-About Books”. We will start off the unit looking at other published books and learning about the characteristics of All-About Books. Next we will explore the structure of All-About Books: How to pick a topic, anticipating the chapters needed to write, and drafting a Table of Contents. If time, we will work on planning each chapter and choosing the different types of writer’s workshop paper needed for each chapter.
Math:
Monday and Tuesday-Chocolate Fever Day Activities.
Beginning on Wednesday, we will focus on Count On 0 strategies. This seems simple to adults, but many students find it difficult to comprehend what zero means. As we explore different situations where zero is used, we will also include the Count On 1, 2 and 3 strategies that have already been covered as a re-teach to get ready for our next unit on doubles.
Science:
This week we will learn about natural resources such as rocks, soil and water. Lessons will be taught on: How can rocks, soil, and water be useful? What are the “secret sources” that products are made from?
Happy Valentine's Day!
Mrs. Caballero
P.S. Please look below to view pictures from Chocolate Fever Day!
Monday, February 6, 2012
This week in First grade...
February 6th-10th
In Word Work…
**This week I am assessing the spelling of the whole word.**
Green Group: Sort #18 s, t and st: top, set, time, stand, stir, going, day, man, go, not
Blue Group: Sort #24 bl, br, gr, gl : grill, bread, blank, glove, glue, going, day, man, go, not
Red Group: Sort #20 short o vs. long o (CVC, CVCe, CVVC, CVV)
roast, flow, throw, row, stock, close, oat, mow, know, wrote, roam, loaf
In Reading Workshop…
We are discussing characteristics of a Strong Reader. The characteristics promote independence during silent sustained reading times as well as monitor comprehension. Our genre study will be Biographies. We will read about famous Black Americans during February as we celebrate Black History Month.
In Writer’s Workshop…
We are beginning a new unit on Letter Writing. We will learn the parts of a letter and write friendly letters to others.
In Math…
We are continuing our unit on Money. We’ve learned about the penny, nickel and dime. This week we are focusing on the quarter. The students will also learn that 1 nickel equals 5 pennies, 2 dimes, 1 nickel equal 1 quarter, etc. They are responsible for being able to use different coins to make small amounts of money.
In Social Studies…
We are learning about famous Americans who’ve shaped our lives through their contributions to our community. We will study Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison. We will learn about their inventions and how technology has advanced.
Reminders:
• Feb. 4 Celebration of Families, RRISD 9am-2pm
• Feb. 7 General PTA Meeting 7:00 pm and First grade PE program
• Feb. 8 Spirit Night Out at Mimi's Cafe
• Feb. 15 Skate Night, Playland Skate Center 6-8:30 pm
• Feb 20 No School Presidents' Day)
• Feb. 28 Spirit Night out at Catfish Parlour
• March 3 Family Dinner Night in the Caraway Cafeteria
• March 22Talent Show for K-3
• March 23 Talent Show for 4-5
Thank you…
Tuesday Folders- Stephanie C.
Computer Lab- Mr. Score
• Youth Art Month T-Shirt - On SALE NOW for $8.00. Both art teachers will accept cash and checks payable to Caraway Elementary through the end of the school day, Friday, February 10, 2012. Check the Caraway Website for the order form.
In Word Work…
**This week I am assessing the spelling of the whole word.**
Green Group: Sort #18 s, t and st: top, set, time, stand, stir, going, day, man, go, not
Blue Group: Sort #24 bl, br, gr, gl : grill, bread, blank, glove, glue, going, day, man, go, not
Red Group: Sort #20 short o vs. long o (CVC, CVCe, CVVC, CVV)
roast, flow, throw, row, stock, close, oat, mow, know, wrote, roam, loaf
In Reading Workshop…
We are discussing characteristics of a Strong Reader. The characteristics promote independence during silent sustained reading times as well as monitor comprehension. Our genre study will be Biographies. We will read about famous Black Americans during February as we celebrate Black History Month.
In Writer’s Workshop…
We are beginning a new unit on Letter Writing. We will learn the parts of a letter and write friendly letters to others.
In Math…
We are continuing our unit on Money. We’ve learned about the penny, nickel and dime. This week we are focusing on the quarter. The students will also learn that 1 nickel equals 5 pennies, 2 dimes, 1 nickel equal 1 quarter, etc. They are responsible for being able to use different coins to make small amounts of money.
In Social Studies…
We are learning about famous Americans who’ve shaped our lives through their contributions to our community. We will study Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison. We will learn about their inventions and how technology has advanced.
Reminders:
• Feb. 4 Celebration of Families, RRISD 9am-2pm
• Feb. 7 General PTA Meeting 7:00 pm and First grade PE program
• Feb. 8 Spirit Night Out at Mimi's Cafe
• Feb. 15 Skate Night, Playland Skate Center 6-8:30 pm
• Feb 20 No School Presidents' Day)
• Feb. 28 Spirit Night out at Catfish Parlour
• March 3 Family Dinner Night in the Caraway Cafeteria
• March 22Talent Show for K-3
• March 23 Talent Show for 4-5
Thank you…
Tuesday Folders- Stephanie C.
Computer Lab- Mr. Score
• Youth Art Month T-Shirt - On SALE NOW for $8.00. Both art teachers will accept cash and checks payable to Caraway Elementary through the end of the school day, Friday, February 10, 2012. Check the Caraway Website for the order form.
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