First Grade Newsletter March 16, 2012

1. First Grade NewsletterMarch 16, 2012 Important Dates and Events Language Arts “The Lady in the Moon” Spelling Words (long i: ie, igh) Realism & Fantasy Creating a Poster Adjectives Students sent questions to the Lady in the Moon. We attached them to helium balloons. We are hoping that she will answer our questions. Next Week “Peter’s Chair Compound Words Character, Setting, Plot Writing Facts Adjectives-how many Vowel Sounds: ew, ue, ui Writing Facts about Family using Number Words • Thank you for going on line to view what your child has been learning all week. • March 23rd End of the 3rd Nine Weeks • March 26thSpring Break • April 11th Star Point Assembly • April 12thAultman Bicycle Helmet Program • May 9thStarry Starry Night • May 10thJump Rope for the Heart • May 30thFinal Star Point Assembly • May 31stCelebration of Learning

2. Math Extra Notes We are now beginning unit 4 of the Reading Streets Program. Students will be learning that “treasures” are more than just monetary items. The extended response question on the reading test will now count towards their grade. In Fact Bowl we are doing facts up to 5. Please continue to work with your child on their addition facts. Just a few minutes a day can make a world of difference. Your help is greatly appreciated. • Lesson 7.3 Pattern-Blocks and Template Shapes • Lesson 7.4 Making Polygons • Lesson 7.5 Spheres, Cylinders, & Rectangular Prisms • Lesson 7.6 Pyramids, Cones, & Cubes • Lesson 7.7 Symmetry Next Week • Review for Ch. 7 Test • Ch. 7 Test • Ch. 8 Pretest • Ch. 8.1 Reviewing Money