Sunday, September 20, 2015

Dolphin Digest--September 21, 2015

    This week promises to be a busy one in the Dolphin classroom. First, we will be sending home your child's homework folder today. The folder comes home every Monday, and you should find a list of activities for the week to be completed and signed and returned on Friday. The goal of homework is to begin to teach your child study skills and responsibility. For parents, the homework will keep you informed on the math skills and word study list that your child will be practicing each week. This week, we will all begin word study together by learning the procedures involved in the. "word sorts". Next week, your child will be coming home with his/her personal "word sort" to cut apart and practice at home. Of course, every night your child should try and spend ten minutes practicing reading. Their RAH (Reading At Home) folders are coming home today and every night Monday-Thursday. Please write down the titles of the books you read together.

Here's a glimpse of what we've been working on:
     -celebrated "International Dot Day"
     -learned how to play the math games; Bunny Hop and Penny Dice
     -learning about good habits as readers
     -found "just right" reading spot during Reader's Workshop
     -began reading many Mo Willems' books and noticed his style as we begin crafting our own stories
     -met our reading buddies from 4B
Mark your calendars: Early Release is Wednesday, September 23 @12:50PM
                                  PTO Movie Night is Friday, September 25 @ 6:30PM
      
     My sincere thanks for supporting your child at Curriculum Night. They enjoyed their notes. If you were unable to make it, I sent a folder of handouts which I hope you find useful, home with your child on Friday. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to call 772-5413 ext.143 or email me at dfennessy@sau16.org.
     Thanks for your attention and have a terrific week!
      Deb 

Friday, September 4, 2015

You're Invited...

Next Thursday, September 10, at 6:30 is our first grade Curriculum Night. I hope to see you there! It is a time for parents only. Thank you.

Welcome Dolphin Families!

This blog will share the many happenings of our 1F (Dolphin classroom). As soon as I receive all the permission/paperwork back, I will be able to post pictures of our beginning activities. I am looking forward to a great year together! Thank you!