Transcript October-24---29-2016x

Mrs. Kurth’s Classroom
News
October 24th – 29th, 2016
Mrs. Kurth’s Classroom News
• Here is how you can find the first grade links:
• http://www.delano.k12.mn.us/elementary-school/gradesstaff/firstgrade
• Here is how you can find our blog:
• http://www.delano.k12.mn.us/elementary-school/gradesstaff/firstgrade/mrs-kurth/mrs-kurths-1st-gradeclass?ltemplate=view&lcommtypeid=7
Dates to Save:
• October 24th: Fundraiser Packets due
• October 28th: Halloween Party (12:45 and Parade 1:45)
Pick up Book Character pumpkins after the parade.
• October 28th: Tiger Hop Fundraiser – DES cafeteria 68pm)
• November 7th: No School – Teacher Workshop
• November 11th: Veteran’s Day
• November 15th: PIE Meeting 7pm media center
• November 16th: Fall Fundraiser PickUp
• November 22nd: End of Trimester 1
• November 23rd – 25th: No School - Thanksgiving
Mrs. Kurth’s Schedule
Day of the
Week
Digita
l Day
Specialist
Teacher
Important Reminders
Monday
1
Music
Mrs. Sanderson
Tuesday
2
PE and
Computer
Mr. Whirley (PE)
Mrs. Kurth (Comp.)
Wednesday
3
Music
Mrs. Sanderson
Thursday
4
PE
Mr. Whirley
Wear Tennis Shoes
Friday
5
Computer and
Media
Mrs. Kurth (Comp.)
Mrs. Verhey
(Media)
Return Library
books today
Wear Tennis Shoes
No Computer due
to Fast Test
Conferences
• Thank you for taking the time to meet with me during Fall
Conferences. I enjoyed sharing about your child’s progress so
far. Our next conferences will take place in January. If you
haven’t signed up for Winter Conferences, you can do so by
following the link:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4faaab2da4fe3-mrs
Book Character Pumpkins (Optional)
• Please plan on picking up your pumpkins up after the
Halloween parade.
• You are also welcome to pick it up early and submit it to the
Delano State Bank pumpkin contest if you would like.
• If you are not able to join us for the parade, please make
arrangements to pick up your child’s pumpkin.
• Halloween party Friday, October 28th from 12:45-1:45.
• School parade 1:45.
• Parade route: out the kdg. Doors, across the front of the
school, and back in the game entrance doors.
• Students are welcome to wear costumes during our
party/parade.
• Costumes should not display blood, gore, or violence.
• Please send your child’s costume in a labeled bag.
• It is a good idea to label all the parts of the costume as well.
• We will celebrate your child’s birthday
here at school
October
9th: Lily
30th: Thora
• If you decide to send store bought
treats or goodies please send 25 of
them.
• If it's a weekend day we will celebrate
the Friday before or Monday after.
• We will also celebrate ½ birthdays. If
this doesn’t work for you we can
celebrate it in May.
• Please let me know which day you will
choose if it falls on the weekend or
holiday break.
•Upcoming Academics:
Reading: 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 Words:
• an, bad, can, had, cat, ran, add, pass,
*come, *said
*these words are both spelling words and word wall words
• 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.
Keep reviewing words that were wrong on previous test = they will also
continue to be a part of the sentences on the spelling test
• Skills in Unit 3:
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Number Patterns
Even and Odd Numbers
Number Grid Patterns
Use Number line to add and subtract
Use Dominoes to add and subtract
Time to the Half Hour
Counting Pennies, Nickels, and Dimes
Frames and Arrows
Graphs
• At home you can:
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Practice time to the half hour hour
Count pennies, nickels, and dimes
Exchange pennies and nickels for dimes
Practice counting even and odd numbers
Practice Addition and Subtraction Problems
Monday: Unit 2 assessment
Tuesday: Unit 2 assessment
Wednesday: Number Patterns
Thursday: Even and Odd Patterns
Friday Number Grid Patterns
Homelinks ((Homework Sheet) will go home
Tuesday and Thursday this week
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.
• This word helps me to know that you have seen the
newsletter!
• They love stickers!
Word of the week: Halloween Party
Homework Plan
Here is what we expect to have for homework this year:
• Mondays: Spelling words will come home. Practice these words
to be ready for the spelling test on Friday. There are word wall
words on the back for practice reading and writing. There is not a
WEEKLY test for this. This sheet stays at home for review throughout
the week.
• Tuesdays and Thursdays: Math homework will be sent home.
Please return them the following day.
• Fridays: Book Bags and Family journals sent home
• Read the stories of the week
• Read the other books in the bag
• Practice the word wall word lists
Word Wall Word Lists
• Practice the words that correspond to the story we
are reading for the week.
• Continue to practice previous weeks.
• If these words are already simple feel free to
continue on to future words.
Family Journals
• Every Friday, your child will bring home their Family Journal.
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• Families are asked to read what your child wrote and write a letter
back to your child on the next page.
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• On Monday, students will receive a sticker if they have returned
their Journal with a letter written to them.
It is a great way for students to practice their writing
skills and families to stay connected with the
activities going on in first grade!
Conferences
• Conference sign ups are available on our website
through Sign-Up Genius.
• If you haven’t already, please click on the Fall
Conferences or Winter Conferences link to direct you to
the page to sign up.
• Please let me know if you have questions.
• Fall Conference Link:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4faaab2da4fe3-mrs1
• Winter Conference Link:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4faaab2da4fe3-mrs
1st Grade Music
• The music program is using a curriculum called
Quaver.
• With this new curriculum comes an online
resource/activity center.
• Be sure to check out Mrs. Sanderson’s website for
videos, games and the link and code to Quaver Music.
• Mrs. Sanderson's Music Website
Contact Information
Angie Kurth
1st GradeTeacher – rm. 102
763-972-6200 ext.4102
[email protected]
Classroom Website/Blog:
http://www.delano.k12.mn.us/elementar
y-school/gradesstaff/first-grade/mrs-kurth