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March 8 – March 12
March 8, 2010
Dear Parents,
We have started our non-fiction writing unit! The children are currently writing How-To books. The goal for this writing is to prepare them for more formal procedural writing. They choose a topic in which they are an expert and then write clear detailed steps. They love this new style of writing. You can lend a hand by helping them think of topics they can write about and then asking them to tell you the steps.
Making Words Secret Word: Today’s letters are a, e, f, h, r, s, t. The secret word is ‘fathers’; the skill taught is that words that end with an ‘r’ sound is spelled ‘er’.
This homework is due next Monday.
Also!!!! Look at the new pictures of the class on Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/isbes/collections/72157622051241088/
Upcoming Events/News:
Thursday and Friday March 11-12: Parent Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, March 16: Early Dismissal Day
Monday – Wednesday, March 22 – 24 Visiting Author: Sheree Fitch
Thursday – Friday, March 25 – 26: No School
Monday, March 8
-Book to read to you
-Math: Page 14
Talking Point:
Tuesday, March 9
-Book to read to you
-Math: Family Letter
Talking Point:
Wednesday, March 10
-Book to read to you
-Math: Page 20
Talking Point:
Thursday, March 11: No School
-Book to read to you
-Math:
Friday, March 12: No School
-Book to read to you
Talking Point:
Have a wonderful weekend!
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Posted by: Yoo107 in Ms. Yoo
March 2 – March 5
March 2, 2010
Dear Parents,
Welcome back after a long weekend. I spent my time in Nagoya, Japan attending a conference with Debbie Miller. Debbie Miller is a reading guru and I was so lucky to have had the opportunity to listen to her and learn from her.
Seems like your children all had a great weekend spending time with you. Many were so excited to bring back their mealworms and talk about what happened over the break. Please return all mealworms, bags, and vials to school.
A Big Thank You!
Last week we had a successful International Week. The children had a wonderful time visiting all the countries on Thursday and all the great snacks on Monday. Parents, thank you so much for all of the work you put into making last week such a success!
New Homework:
Beginning this week, I will be sending a new, but optional, homework. It is called Daily Corrections. This new homework will be sent every other week. So, one week it will be the Making Words homework and the next week will be the Daily Corrections sheet. Last week the class and I went over a set of sentences and corrected them together. Hopefully your child will know how to do this week’s sentences independently.
All of the sentences have mistakes in them; some of the mistakes are spelling, punctuation, capitalization, and sentence structure. Your child should first read the sentence to see if it ‘sounds’ right, and then apply editing marks to the sentence, finally, your child should write the sentence below with all of the corrections. This homework is great for practicing grammar and spelling. Your child is only expected to do one sentence a day. The sheet is due on the next Monday. When your child returns the sentences to school I will correct them and return the homework to you.
Upcoming Events/News:
Tuesday, March 2: Parent Teacher Conference Invitations to be returned to school.
Wednesday, March 3: ES Parent Education Workshop 7:30 am
Saturday, March 6: International Fair 11:00 am
Thursday and Friday March 11-12: Parent Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, March 16: Early Dismissal Day
Monday – Wednesday, March 22 – 24 Visiting Author: Sheree Fitch
Thursday – Friday, March 25 – 26: No School
Monday, March 2
-Book to read to you
-Math: Page
Talking Point:
Tuesday, March 3
-Book to read to you
-Math:
Talking Point:
Wednesday, March 4
-Book to read to you
-Math: Page 7: Make 10, please use the number cards, which were handed out earlier this year and then help your child fill out page 7.
Talking Point:
Thursday, March 5
-Book to read to you
-Math:
Friday, March 6
-Book to read to you
Talking Point:
Have a wonderful weekend!
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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! 
Created with Admarket’s flickrSLiDR.
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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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Posted by: Yoo107 in Ms. Yoo
January 25 – January 29
January 25, 2010
Dear Parents,
Recently I read something that I thought would be great to share with you. I read that rather than praising your child with “You are so smart!” or “Wow, you did a great job!” it is more effective, rewarding to your child if you tell them exactly what it is they did. For instance, if your child finished a hard homework, you may say, “You did a great job of finishing this hard homework by not giving up.” By telling them what it is that they did well, your child will be able to recreate their success in other places.
Upcoming Events/News:
Monday, January 25: ES After School Activity registration begins
Tuesday, January 26: Class Photo Day
Tuesday, January 26 at 7:45 AM: ES PTA Meeting
Monday, January 25
-Book to read to you
-Math: Homework Page 18, some children may have page 17 to finish also
Talking Point:
Tuesday, January 26: Ms. Hoogland says No Homework for Australia Day!!
-Book to read to you
-Math:
Talking Point:
Wednesday, January 27
-Book to read to you
-Math: Homework page 21
-Word Sort: Speed Sort or 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:
Thursday, January 28
-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, January 29
-Book to read to you
-Math:
Talking Point:
Have a wonderful weekend!
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Posted by: Yoo107 in Ms. Yoo
January 18 – January 22
January 18, 2010
Dear Parents,
I’m read a great book on how children have different minds and ways of learning. As a teacher we all know this, but still need to stay current on latest research and strategies to help work with students to help them learn to the best of their abilities.
One way the book said parents can help their child do their best at school is to provide healthy food and enough sleep. Thank you for helping your child learn.
Upcoming Events/News:
Tuesday, January 19: 1:00 Early Dismissal
Wednesday, January 20: ES Make-Up Photos
Friday, January 22: ES After School Booklet Goes Home
Monday, January 18
-Book to read to you
-Math:
Talking Point:
Tuesday, January 19
-Book to read to you
-Math: Family Letter
Talking Point:
Wednesday, January 20
-Book to read to you
-Math: Homework Page 3
Talking Point:
Thursday, January 21
-Book to read to you
-Math:
Talking Point:
Friday, January 22
-Book to read to you
-Math: Family Letter
Talking Point:
Have a wonderful weekend!
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