Word StudyWe will continue to work with short vowels for the next several weeks. This week we will be working with short /u/. These are some examples of words that contain this sound.

bun hug fun tug

Word Study tests will be given on Friday unless otherwise noted. Tests will include 10 words. Some may be from the list and others will be any word that contains that pattern.

Fantastic First Grade

Weekly Newsletter

Mrs. Pace’s ClassWeek of

Sept. 5-9, 2016

Parents, please remember to send a note with your child any time there

is a transportation change.Thanks!

Springfield Elementary School- where every student

will work toward a high school diploma through meaningful

teaching and learning everyday.

CalendarSept. 6 th - Progress Reports

Sept. 8 th - Book Fair

Sept. 9 th – Grits and Grandparents

Sept. 15 th - Fall Pictures

Sept. 30 th - PBIS RewardWe are Learning

about...

Balanced LiteracyWe will be discussing fairy

tales as well as working with other types of stories. Our skills will be based on the

Gus Takes the Train..

ReadingThe students will be in

differentiated guided reading groups at their instructional

level.Word Study

Test - Friday on their spelling pattern. Partial credit will be

given for parts of words.Word work grades will fall under grammar on report

cards. Grammar

Daily Grammar Practice Nouns (possessive)

Math

We will continue with counting and adding. Please practice skip counting with your child. They need to know how to count by 5s,

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PBIS Expectations

Be ReadyBe Respectful

Be Responsible

Remember that students must earn at least 50 positive points and no

more than 15 negative points along with 0 office referral in the month to attend the monthly celebration.

Make sure you register to receive updates from Class Dojo using theinstructions sent home on the letter.

This Week’s Vocabulary

subways- underground trains

space- open area; room

alleys- narrow streets, usually behind or between buildings

ferry- to carry people or things from one place to another

dash- move quickly

We take a SHORT break in the morning when your child is allowed to have a snack

from home if they choose. This snack should be a healthy snack and not a sugary treat. We need to be able to stay focused on our work and sugar makes it hard to do

that.

HomeworkThe first grade team has decided to no longer give

homework. We would like for you to spend quality time with

your child reading, playing outside, and just enjoying each other. If your child

needs extra help at home that will be handled on an “as

Thought for the week:

Lunch is at 11:55 to 12:25pm dailyIf your child is a car rider in the morning, they must be at the lunchroom before 8:05 a.m. in order to eat breakfast at school. Breakfast begins at 7:40.

Ice Cream is for sale every Friday for $1.00

Parents,I hope everyone enjoyed their long weekend. I know that it was nice to be able to relax and spend time with family. Progress reports will be available on Infinite Campus on Thursday. We have had very limited time to collect grades so please let me know if you have any questions or concerns about grades at this time. I am always happy to discuss your child’s learning with you.

~Mrs. Pace

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Specials Schedule:Monday – ArtTuesday - P.E. (Tennis shoes required!)Wednesday– MusicThursday – P.E. (Tennis shoes required!)Friday – Computer Lab

If you need to change your child’s regular transportation, please send a note that morning. If you must call the school, please do so by 2:00 with the change. Sending a note that morning in the red folder is the best way to change transportation.

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