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!
Monday, February 13, 2012
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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