Christmas Break

I hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Remember our Christmas break is Dec. 22-Jan. 2. We return to school on Monday, Jan. 5. Be safe and enjoy your time off!!!

Reading Assessment Results

My class scored 50% at benchmark on the GRADE and DIBELS winter assessments. That means that half of my class is reading and performing at First Grade middle of the year level. I would be glad to set up a conference after we return from Christmas break to discuss your child's test results with you. It is very important that your child read at least 15-20 minutes each night to help build and maintain his/her reading skills.

Words for this week

Spelling Words: five, ride, nine, like, kite, time, prize, smile

High-frequency words: give. little, fly, good, try, our, her, was

Vocabulary words: anywhere, beautiful, convinced, easy, news, perfect, raining, weather

Please take 5-10 minutes each night to read and practice these words with your child.

Homework for week of Dec. 15-19

Monday - Read story in folder. Complete reading sheet.

Tuesday - Read library book with child. Complete math sheet.

Wednesday - Read story in folder. Write spelling words two times each. NOTE: We will have our spelling test tomorrow this week.

Thursday - No Homework. Christmas program at 6:00 pm. Remember to be in classroom by 5:30 pm.

Friday - No Homework

NOTE: I have spelling words, high-frequency words, and vocabulary words for this week on word cards this week. Please take 5-10 minutes each night to read and practice these words with your child.

Thanksgiving Vacation

We will be out of school Nov. 26-28 for Thanksgiving vacation. I hope everyone has a nice break and remembers to take the time to be thankful for all the things we are blessed to have in our lives. Enjoy and be thankful for the time to spend with your family and friends!!!!!

Homework for Week of Nov. 17-21

Monday - Read story in folder. Complete reading sheet.

Tuesday - Read library book with child. Complete math sheet.

Wednesday - Read story in folder. Complete reading sheet.

Thursday - Read story in folder. Write spelling words two times each.

Friday - No Homework

Note: Remember to practice spelling, high-frequency, and vocabulary words a few minutes each night.

Practice Reading - Mid Year Assessments

We will be taking our mid-year reading assessments in the next two-three weeks. It is very important to practice sight word lists sent home and read at home 10-15 minutes each night. Remember the goal for oral reading fluency is to be able to read 20 words per minute.