1st Grade 2022/23

  Week 14: November 28-December 2 Academic Updates: We are learning about…. Enthusiasm Adding and subtracting teen numbers Ending blends and Final consonant clusters  Story elements Ask your Firstie… How to spell their last name How many consonants and how many vowels are in their last name If they can tie their own shoes (if not, please work on that!) These math problems:  -if Mrs. Confer has 12 friends over for dinner and Mrs. Fiesbeck has 15 friends over for dinner, who has more friends over? How many more? -Ms. Gould has 13 books on the top shelf and 17 books on the bottom shelf, which shelf has fewer books?  How many fewer? Amazon wishlists Mrs. Confer Mrs. Fiesbeck Ms. Gould

  Week 12: November 21 and 22 Reminders:  There is no school this Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday in celebration of Thanksgiving   Academic Updates: Following a week of assessments and since it’s just a two day school week, we will not be introducing any new content this week but instead focusing on areas that need to be reviewed. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

  Week 12: November 14-18 Reminders:  Thursday is our Lincoln School Thanksgiving Luncheon.  It is tradition that students and staff dress nicely on that day.  Friday is Mickey Mouse Day-wear any Disney-themed attire.  It is also a ½ day.    Academic Updates We are learning about: Ending blends  Writing good sentences More nonfiction sequencing Self control The night sky Addition/subtraction fluency Ask Your Firstie… What do you know about the night sky? When is it hard for you to have self control? What is your favorite book? Do you think it is easier to add or subtract? Amazon wishlists Mrs. Confer Mrs. Fiesbeck Ms. Gould

  Week 10: November 7-11 Academic Updates We are learning about: S blends  Sequence of events in fiction and nonfiction text Nouns, verbs, and adjectives Phases of the moon and the night sky Various word problems and strategies for solving The language, “find the difference” Gratitude Veterans Report cards   will be available later this month.  In order to prepare, teachers will be conducting a variety of assessments in the next two weeks.   Scheduling   We are experimenting with our daily schedule by flip flopping math and reading times.  We are always looking for the best ways to maximize student interest and engagement, and to create the best environment for student success.  The “test drive” this week and potential permanent change if it goes well may be uncomfortable for some students.  Ask Your Firstie… What books are you reading in class? What is your teacher reading to you in class? What does the moon look like tonight? What is the s...