September 21st-25th

September 25, 2015

This week we had our second full week of first grade!  We have already done so much. Here are a few highlights of our week:

In math we:

-Began working on subtraction problems

-Had Dr. Ribiero in to teach us about different types of problems

-Learned how to subtract with horizontal and vertical math problems

-Worked on strategies for subtraction (using our fingers, drawing objects)

In reading we:

-Continued to share our favorite books with the class

-Began reading books at our own level

-Learned how we will be building our reading stamina

-Created rules for Reading Workshop

In writing we:

-Continue to work on our narrative stories.  We focused on small moments.  A few more students were able to share this week.

In Fundations we:

-Began tapping CVC (consonant vowel consonant) words.

In science we continued our plant unit by learning about leaves changing colors and planting apple seeds.  In social studies we continued discussing Johnny Appleseed and learning more about him.

This week we also created our classroom rules. We also earned our first Pajama Day!

I am proud to announce that the teachers won the Teacher vs. Police softball game last night! Thank you to everyone who came out to support us.  The event was huge success and I enjoyed seeing some of you!

Have an amazing weekend,

Miss Walsh

Upcoming events:
Tuesday, October 6th: Field Trip to Ward's Berry Farm (permission slips are due Monday)
Sunday, October 25th: Wrentham Elementary Halloween Hustle 5K Walk/Run, Moster Dash and 1 Mile Fun Run
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