Transcript November-10---13-2015-PP

Mrs. Kurth’s Classroom News
November 10th – 13th, 2015
Dates to save:
• November 9th: No School – Teacher
Workshop
• November 10th: PIE Meeting 7pm
• November 25th – 27th: No School
» Thanksgiving break
Thank you, Veterans!
This Wednesday, we will continue to
honor the Veterans who have bravely
served and protected our country.
We will be remembering all of our Veterans in a variety of
ways this week. One of the things Mrs. Dake has been doing
with the students is to learn the song: My Country ‘Tis of
Thee. She has also sent a book with the words to the song.
Your child should use this opportunity to practice the words as
well as to color the pages and return it to school. Many of the
books will be displayed outside the music room.
Again, we thank you, Veterans, for all that
you have done and still do!
Tiger Cub News
 You might have read about this great opportunity in the
Tiger Cub News:
• Presentation on Children’s Anxiety For: Parents and
educators who want to learn more about children’s
anxiety and how parent anxiety can affect the mental
health of children.
• When: Monday, November 16, 2015 7 - 8:30 p.m.
• Where: Delano Elementary School - Multi-purpose room
• Presenter: Monique Miller, MS, LP
• Cost: FREE
Plains Art Case
This past week, our class
was able to view items that
were borrowed from the
Plains Art Museum.
Students were able to see
how Native Americans used
natural resources to create
beautiful artwork.
The kids enjoyed viewing
and exploring the various
items including many of the
items seen in this piece of
artwork.
Outdoor Recess
• As the weather starts to cool down, it is
important to send appropriate outdoor
attire for your child.
• We will be going outside everyday
unless it rains or there is a significant
wind-chill.
• Please make sure you label everything
that comes to school.
• Many clothing items will be similar (if
not the same).
• Thank you in advance for helping us
sort out our cool weather clothing.
Upcoming Academics:
This will change each week!
Reading:
• Reading and Spelling: Lesson 6
• Main Story: Jack and the Wolf (Fable) and The Three
Little Pigs (Fairy Tale)
• Word Wall Words: away, call, come, every, hear, said
• Comprehension Strategy: understanding characters and
summarizing
• Phonics: short vowel a review; double final consonants (call,
pass) and –ck endings
• Grammar: complete sentences
• Writing: Writing complete sentences with a capital letter at
the beginning and punctuation at the end
Spelling Review
• Spelling Words: an, bad, can, had, cat, ran,
add, pass, *come, *said
• Your child will also be asked to write a sentence
with some of these words in them in addition to
words that follow the short a, double consonant
ending, and -ck pattern. Be sure to practice
words with these patterns so he/she will be
prepared for this part of the test.
• Math Concepts for this week in class:
Patterns, Even and Odd Numbers, Adding and
Subtracting, Using the Number-Line
• Anticipated Homework:
 Monday: 3.3 Number-Line Hops
 Tuesday: 3.4 More Odd and Even Numbers
 Wednesday: No Homework
 Thursday: 3.5 Number Lines and Counting Patterns
 Friday: 3.6 More Number-Line Hops
Extra:
Word of the Week
• Each week, your child can receive a
sticker for their sticker book by writing
down our special word/phrase of the week
along with a parent signature.
• They love stickers!
• Phrase of the week: No School
More Math….
• Here is the link if you need to reprint homework pages:
• http://everydaymath.uchicago.edu/parents/1st-grade/em-athome/unit_2/
• http://everydaymath.uchicago.edu/parents/1st-grade/em-athome/unit_3/
• Things you can practice at home if you are looking for
additional ideas:
-Telling time to the nearest hour
-Counting combinations of pennies and nickels
Family Journals
• Family Journals are due each Monday.
• Please use the next empty page to complete your response
to your child.
• I also encourage you to use the letter format to allow your
child to see and experience that format.
General Homework Expectations
• Mondays: Spelling words and word wall words will come home
(practice these words to be ready for the spelling test on Friday
• Wednesdays: Wednesday work: students complete the
comprehension page as well as practice reading the words on the
opposite side. When you feel your child is confident in knowing the
words and has completed the comprehension page, please return it
to the classroom. It is due by the following Tuesday at the latest.
• Monday through Friday: Math homework will be sent home each
day, except Wednesdays. I expect each page to come back the
following day.
Volunteering
• Sign Up With Students
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4faaab2da4fe3volunteer
• Sign Up Without Students
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0C4FAAAB2DA4FE3volunteer2
Volunteering
• The media center is also looking for
volunteers to help shelve books.
• In the past, some parents have volunteered in the library
right before coming to our room to volunteer.
• Please contact them beforehand to see if they have an
available opening.
• Thank you for ALL your help!
• We couldn’t do it without you!!!
Digital Days
Day 1
Phy. Ed.
(Wear your
Tennis
Shoes)
Day 2
Day 3
Media
Day 4
Computer
Computer
P.E.
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Music
Day 5
Music
Contact Information
Angie Kurth
1st GradeTeacher – rm. 102
763-972-6200 ext.4102,
[email protected]
Classroom Website/Blog:
http://www.delano.k12.mn.us/elementaryschool/gradesstaff/first-grade/mrs-kurth