Questioning

Today I brought in an item the students might not know...(an eyelashes curler). We used our Thinking Stems chart to come up with questions about my mystery item. Student then made predictions..."Is it an eyebrow cutter?  Is it an ear lobe trimmer? What about a tooth puller-outer!"  

Students shared some of their Mystery Items and we all enjoyed this apple peeler/cutter.  

We have a talented artist!

Counselor Time

Today our school counselor came today to teach us about self-control. We learned how we can control our thoughts and actions. 

Important times to know

We have lunch everyday from 11:04-11:29. If you'd like to join your student for lucnch, please meet us in front of the cafeteria then. 

Related Arts (PE, Art, Music or Enrichment) is from 12:35-1:20. 

Weekly news

Important Information

 

*Ask your child about the story treasure they brought home today!

*The Husky Hustle is on Friday, September 25^th! .  Students are collecting pledges over the next two weeks, so it's time to hit up your family, friends, and neighbors for support.  Husky Hustle donations can be made through check or cash.  As always, thanks so much for all you do to support Harmony!  You are welcome to join us and walk, jog and “hustle” on Friday at 12:35.  Please send in a water bottle with your child’s name on it.  Our class is trying hard to raise $1000 for our school.  If each child raises $40 we'll achieve our goal.      

*If you are looking for a great app, Handwriting without Tears is terrific for letter formation and practice.  Highly recommend!

*The students are really motivated and enjoying KidsA-Z.com.  I still have some spaces available if you’d like me to add your other children to our class account.   

*Be sure to check out our class blog to see new photos!

 

Important Dates

September 25^th-Husky Hustle (our class will Hustle from 12:35-1:20, you are invited!)

October 7^rd - Early Release Day (students dismiss at 12:20pm)

October 10^th - Harmony Harvest

October 19^th – 23rd – Fall Break

 

What are we learning?

Word Work

Our new 1^st grade word wall words are:  why, find, which.  We are reviewing these kindergarten words:  but, we, she.  We are also studying final consonant blends.

Writing

We will review punctuation, capitalization, and spacing this week as we emphasize including important, relevant details in our writing.

Math

We are working on unit 2 (Should I add or subtract?).  We will solve addition and subtraction number stories with missing numbers and use units to label our answers. 

Reading

In reading, we will continue to work on decoding strategies that can help us figure out tricky words in our reading.  This week’s strategies include reread, does it make sense, and ask a friend.

 

Related Arts

Monday – Thursday-Enrichment

Friday – Husky Hustle (be sure to wear sneakers)

 

Thank you for all you do,

 

Christie M. Horn, NBCT

First Grade Teacher

Harmony Elementary School

Guest Reader!

Mrs. Hackler came today to read to us, and gave everyone a story treasure!