Reading
We will be reading four stories. Pearl's First Prize Plant is about a little girl who plants a seed and watches it grow. Our other stories, Ham and Eggs, Miss Jill's Ice Cream Shop, and Making Ice Cream are about things we like to eat.
Comprehension Strategies
We will focus on making predictions and inferences and how to read a social studies article.
Vocabulary Words
Our vocabulary words for the week are:
all, call, eat, every, first, never, paper, shall, and why.
Phonics Skills
We will review blending short “a” and short “i” words, double consonants, plurals, final consonants ck, s as (z), and verb endings -s, -ed, & -ing.
Grammar Lesson
We will learn about possessives with 's and parts of sentences.
Spelling Words
in, it, him, big, sit, did, dish, milk, who, said
Reading Anthologies
Please return your child's reading textbook if you haven't done so already. Thanks.
Book-ItIf you haven't turned in your October reading calendar yet, please do so by Monday. Thanks.
Halloween Party
Thank you to all of the parents that helped out with the Halloween party and also to the parents that brought in paper products, food, treats, etc. The party ran very smoothly. The children had a good time.
Field Trip
On Wednesday, all first grade classes went to Hinsdale to see Charlie & the Chocolate Factory. The play was very good & the children were well-behaved. Everyone had a great time!
Important Dates November
11 – Veteran's Day – No School
14 – Movie Night – 6:30 – at Prairieview
21 – End of the 1st trimester
26, 27, & 28 – Thanksgiving Break – No School
Have a Great Weekend!
