I hope you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving and the time spent with your families.  Just thought I would update our blog with a few pictures from the past few weeks and with new information about  upcoming academic units, etc.  Please feel free to either call or email me should you have any questions. 

 Here we are making beaded bracelets as we listen to a Thanksgiving story.  Each color of the bracelet had significance.  Ask your child to share the bracelet and story with you.

The Thanksgiving Feast

 Singing our songs with Mrs. Russo.

 Enjoying the food! Yummy:)

Learning to read in partnership with one another.

What's coming up in First grade...

Math: We will begin Chapter 4 in the Go Math program.  This unit will focus on using strategies to add and subtract, learning about related facts, and problem solving.  

Writing: We are finishing up our "Small Moments" writing unit and will begin a "How To" unit next.  

Reading: Short and Long vowel work, choosing the "just right" book, and partnership.

Social Studies: Finishing up the Block Buddy Atlas program & reading weekly Scholastic News.

Science: On hold waiting for the district Science Kits to arrive.

Caring Companions (4th grade buddies): We made "We are Thankful" signs for Westmere that were hung throughout the building.  They looked terrific!! We made Thanksgiving cards for the residents of the Mercy Care Nursing Home on Western Avenue.  We are certain that receiving the cards brightened their day.  Getting ready to introduce the Men's Homeless Shelter project to the students for late December and early January. 

Winterfest: The annual tradition of gathering the first graders to make crafts and enjoy treats will continue on Monday, December 22nd.  More specific information will follow later this week. 

Have a wonderful week!