Classroom Happenings: Sept. 12-16

Memory Verse: The One who has chosen you is faithful. He will do all these things.
1 Thessalonians 5:24

This Week:
This week, we will be focusing on the story of Joseph and his amazing dream. We will also compare and contrast traits of the Bible characters previously taught.

Reading groups continue to be a huge success! I am so proud of the progress I am seeing in the Jack and Jilly Readers. This week, we will begin listening and computer activities within our reading block. Students will practice retelling a story and identifying the main parts. They will also be using white boards to practice spelling words and write the room! In Writer's Workshop, students will continue using first grade writing rubrics to proofread their work. They will also work on staying on topic and using descriptive words in their writing.

In Math, we will be working on ordinal positions and constructing some/some more addition problems. In Science, we will continue exploring the weather! Students will determine the different types of clouds and graph their favorite. We will also take a closer look at hurricanes and the importance of disaster safety.

Homework:
There will be a spelling test on Friday. Use this week to practice the the new words using a variety of activities. Students will be assessed on their memory verse this Friday. Please be sure and check your child's red folder for our weekly homework sheet. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me! :-)

Important Reminders:
*Spelling test will be Friday, September 16th
*Students will be assessed on the weekly memory verse Friday.
*All homework, including daily math sheets, is due Friday, September 16th.
*Be sure that your child has tennis shoes for Friday's P.E. class
*Keep sending in those box tops! :-)

Wish List:
*Small white boards for individual use
*Small toys and/or individually wrapped candy for classroom rewards
*Large paper clips
*Stickers
*Books for our classroom library
*Alphabet stamps
*Stamp pads

I am grateful for the support you have shown me! Thank you for allowing me to be an important part of your child's education! Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns! I am here for you! :-)

Email: gtmitchell19@aol.com
Telephone: (770) 316-4103