Archive for February, 2010
Thank you to all the parents who made “International Week” so special. The children had such a wonderful experience. They did not want the day to end and to quote many of your children “This is the best day EVER!” It truly was an international community event-thank you. Please enjoy the photos from the week’s events.
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Posted by: Yoo107 in Ms. Yoo
February 22 – February 25
February 22, 2010
Dear Parents,
We are entering a busy, but fun week of learning and appreciating the different cultures of ISB. It is International Week and your child will have many opportunities to participate and celebrate his/her culture.
In your Friday Folder you should have found a letter, which outlines the various activities for this week. If you have not found anything about International Week then please tell me and I will send you another copy.
Making Words Secret Word: Today’s letters are e, e, c, n, r, s, t. The secret word is ‘centers’; the skill taught is that the other sound for ‘c’ is the ‘s’ sound.
Upcoming Events/News:
Monday, February 22: International Week Kickoff!
Monday, February 22: 8:20 International Snack Sharing
Thursday, February 25: International Costume Parade, Parents are welcome! Begins at 7:40
Thursday, February 25: PTC Invitation Letter goes home
Friday, February 26: Professional Learning Day (No School for Students)
Monday, March 1: Holiday No School
Monday, February 22
-Book to read to you
-Math: Page
Talking Point:
Tuesday, February 23
-Book to read to you
-Math:
-Word Sort: None this week
Talking Point:
Wednesday, February 24
-Book to read to you
-Math: Page 7: Making 10 Game. Earlier in the year we had sent out small Primary Number Cards, these will be needed for this game. Please help your child fill out page 7. Have fun!
-Word Sort: None this week
Talking Point:
Thursday, February 25
-Book to read to you
-Math:
-Word Sort: Word Search: None this week
-Making Words: Homework is due
Talking Point:
Friday, February 26 - No School
-Book to read to you
Talking Point:
Have a wonderful weekend!
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In our sixth unit of study in Math, we will return to number sense. This unit is called Number Games and Crayon Puzzles. We will be working on mathematical ideas such as composing numbers with two or three addends and solving addition and subtraction problems.
Throughout this unit, students will be working toward the following goals:
-Find at least five 2-addend combinations of 10.
-Combine two small quantities by counting on.
-Interpret (retell the action and sequence) and solve addition and subtraction story problems.
-Subtract one small quantity from another.
Click her to download the complete Math Parent Letter Unit 6.
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Posted by: Yoo107 in Ms. Yoo
February 15 – February 19
February 5, 2010
Dear Parents,
I’ve been reading a book about how children learn and am very excited about what it says. Over the weekend, I read about the importance of having children support their ideas and thinking. In reading, and other subjects, students are taught and encouraged to give an opinion or state their thinking and then support their answers. For instance, a child might say “I predict the little girl will get a surprise from her grandfather because he was asking her what she wanted for her birthday then snuck out to get her a gift.” As you can see in grade one the answers and supporting evidence may seem simple, but it is a strong habit that can be taught.
At home, this important skill can be supported through conversations. While talking about everyday events you can ask for their opinions and then ask, “Why do you think that?”
Making Words Secret Word: Today’s letters are e, e, o, b, d, r, v, y, y. The secret word is ‘everybody’; the skill taught is that the ‘y’ sometimes makes the ‘e’ sound.
Upcoming Events/News:
Monday, February 15: PTC Request Forms due back to the office
Monday, February 22: ES After School Begins
Friday, February 25: PTC Invitation Letter goes home
Monday-Thursday, February 22-25: ES International Week
Friday, February 26: Professional Learning Day (No School for Students)
Monday, March 1: Holiday No School
Monday, February 15
-Book to read to you
-Math: Page
Talking Point:
Tuesday, February 16
-Book to read to you
-Math:
-Word Sort: Try a Tricky Sort: This is an activity where your child will sort the pictures or words, then turn their back and you mix the sort up and try to “trick” them. Your child will then sort again. The kids really enjoy this and think it’s fun.
Talking Point:
Wednesday, February 17
-Book to read to you
-Math: Family Letter: Introduction of a new math unit
-Word Sort: Try a Speed Sort: You time your child sorting and see if they get faster each time.
Talking Point:
Thursday, February 18
-Book to read to you
-Math:
-Word Sort: Word Search: Look for words with the parts/sounds that your child is studying this week
-Making Words: Homework is due
Talking Point:
Friday, February 19
-Book to read to you
Talking Point:
Have a wonderful weekend!
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Posted by: Yoo107 in Ms. Yoo
Room 106 is learning how to measure. The children measured various fish to see if they are long enough to be ‘keepers’. Look at what they caught! 
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Posted by: Yoo107 in Ms. Yoo
February 8 – February 12
February 8, 2010
Dear Parents,
We will begin our new Insect Unit today. Some classes have already started, so your child may already be aware of what is going on in grade one. Our science units are inquiry based, which means that it emphasizes the discoveries that children make as they go through the science lessons. With this in mind, I would like to ask you to direct the conversations that you have with your child about this unit on the observations and questions your child may have. One major learning your child will have during the unit is that the lifecycle of the mealworm goes from egg, larva, pupa, then a beetle. Many children at this age believe all larva become a moth or butterfly. Grade one encourages parents to have an active part in their child’s interests and daily learning, but ask that during this unit the discovery be kept intact for your child to experience through their own observation.
New Homework: Beginning last Monday, a new homework had been assigned. Each morning the class has a Making Words lesson where they make words with letters, they eventually try to find a secret word made from all the letters. On Friday, the class reviews the lessons taught during the week and then add high frequency words to the word wall. Each Monday, I will send out a form called Making Words Review, which asks the children to make 2, 3, 5, and more letter words with letters provided. Your child is asked to return this homework on Thursday.
Today’s letters are e, i, c, g, h, n, w. The secret word is ‘chewing’, the emphasis is on the ‘ew’ sound like in words new and few.
Upcoming Events/News:
Thursday, February 11: ES Musical Performance begins “Wizard of Oz’
Friday, February 12: Parent Teacher Conference (PTC) Request Forms go home
Friday, February 12: ES Progress Reports go home
Monday, February 15: PTC Request Forms due back to the office
Monday, February 22: ES After School Begins
Friday, February 25: PTC Invitation Letter goes home
Monday-Thursday, February 22-25: ES International Week
Monday, February 8
-Book to read to you
-Math: Page 19, please help your child measure items at home
-Word Sort: Have your child show you how to sort their pictures or words
Talking Point: Your child will be taking the science notebook they had used to record their observations during the Pebbles, Sand, and Silt unit. Please take a look at it and discuss with your child what they had learned. Ask them to show you a page that shows something they had learned. Mark this page and at school we will write a reflection based on what they chose. Return the science notebook by Thursday.
Tuesday, February 9
-Book to read to you
-Math:
-Word Sort: Try a Tricky Sort: This is an activity where your child will sort the pictures or words, then turn their back and you mix the sort up and try to “trick” them. Your child will then sort again. The kids really enjoy this and think it’s fun.
Talking Point:
Wednesday, February 10
-Book to read to you
-Math:
-Word Sort: Try a Speed Sort: You time your child sorting and see if they get faster each time.
Talking Point:
Thursday, February 11
-Book to read to you
-Math:
-Word Sort: Word Search: Look for words with the parts/sounds that your child is studying this week
-Making Words: Homework is due
Talking Point:
Friday, February 12
-Book to read to you
Talking Point:
Have a wonderful weekend!
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February 1 – February 5
February 1, 2010
Dear Parents,
I hope you have been noticing big improvements in reading. Around January to about April first graders begin to synthesize what they have learned about decoding words, reading fluently, giving strong retells and more. The pieces begin to fit and growth in reading begins to accelerate. Thank you for working with them at home and becoming a team with our class.
New Homework: Beginning today a new homework has been given out. Each morning the class has a lesson where they make words with letters, they eventually try to find a secret word that uses all the letters. On Friday, the class reviews the lessons taught during the week and then add any new high frequency words to the word wall. Each Monday, I will send out a form called Making Words Review, which asks the children to make 2, 3, 5, and more letter words with the letters provided. Your child is asked to return this homework on Thursday.
Today’s letters are a, o, b, l, l, n, s, w. The secret word is ‘snowplow’ (oops!) ’snowball’, the emphasis in this word is that the ‘ow’ makes the long o sound like in ‘snow’.
Upcoming Events/News:
Wednesday, February 3: ES Parent Coffee Meeting 7:30 am
Friday, February 5: Parent Teacher Conference Request forms go home
Thursday, February 11: ES Musical Performance begins “Wizard of Oz’
Friday, February 15: ES Progress Reports go home
Friday, February 19: Parent Teacher Conference Letter goes home
Monday, February 22: ES After School Begins
Monday-Thursday, February 22-25: ES International Week
Monday, February 1
-Book to read to you
-Math:
-Word Sort: Have your child show you how to sort their pictures or words
Talking Point:
Tuesday, February 2
-Book to read to you
-Math: Page 8 & 9
-Word Sort: Try a Tricky Sort: This is an activity where your child will sort the pictures or words, then turn their back and you mix the sort up and try to “trick” them. Your child will then sort again. The kids really enjoy this and think it’s fun.
Talking Point:
Wednesday, February 3
-Book to read to you
-Math:
-Word Sort: Try a Speed Sort: You time your child sorting and see if they get faster each time.
Talking Point:
Thursday, February 4
-Book to read to you
-Math:
-Word Sort: Word Search: Look for words with the parts/sounds that your child is studying this week
Talking Point:
Friday, February 5
-Book to read to you
Talking Point:
Have a wonderful weekend!
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