We are about half way through the first quarter and Progress Reports will be going out this Friday. Remember this is your students progress up through this week. The first weeks of school have been review with a few new learning strategies added. Included in the effort grade is neatness, coloring and handwriting. Conduct is also a big part of the School grades. Be sure to look over the rubric for Conduct. Progress reports are to be signed and returned by Friday, September 23rd.

This week we will begin our Spelling Words. This week we will be working on short a words. The list will be going home on Tuesday. The children will be given a Practice Test on Thursday and the Final on Friday. The score received on Friday is the score entered for a grade. Backward and upper case letters will be marked incorrect on a test. Remember to work on Spelling words every night just like the Vocabulary Words.

Timed math tests have begun. Be sure to practice the math facts as much as possible. We want our children to memorize the facts and to not be dependent on their fingers or beads.

In class we have been practicing oral reading. Now is a good time to start reading with your child and to be sure they are able to follow along if you are reading. Starting this week your child will be given an oral reading grade based on fluency and being able to follow along as a whole group. Oral reading is a skill that each and every child should work on to continue to speed up their fluency. This also includes being sure that your child knows the vocabulary words up to date. Some of the children are struggling making it difficult to fluently read a story in class.

Vocabulary
is
my
from
run
jump
walk
think
fun
play
home
friend
like

On Thursday a decorated paper bag will be going home for St. Vincent de Paul lunches. Please fill the bag with a sandwich, chips, fruit and drink if possible to help those in need.

Thank you again for all of your hard work so far this school year. First grade is a big change and it is our job to help your child in succeeding to become Responsible Citizens of our Country.