Hello Parents!
We've hit that nice lull in the school year where the calendar isn't overwhelming, the kids have mastered our classroom routines, and we find some rhythm to our days. I'm going to enjoy it while it lasts...I know if I blink, it will be June!
A short, sweet update for you...
Operation Comfort Cases:
Our school is participating in a community service project in support of an organization called Comfort Cases. Comfort Cases aims to support children in the foster care system by providing them with a new backpack or duffel bag filled with both essential supplies and comfort items to help when transitioning to a new home. Each grade level is collecting a different supply for the Comfort Cases, and in 1st grade, we are asking for donations of new stuffed animals. Pinebrook will host a community-wide Comfort Cases Packing Party on Saturday, February 17th. More details will come as the event gets closer, but for now, please consider donating a new stuffed animal to be included in a Comfort Case. You may send the donation to school with your child. Thank you!
Mid-Year Literacy Testing:
I am concluding our mid-year Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA). Remember, the DRA tests a student's ability to decode words, read fluently, and retell / comprehend a story. In preparation for our mid-year testing, please ensure your child is reading each night at home. Please use the discussion guidelines on your child's weekly homework sheet to talk about his/her nightly reading.
Focus Areas for the Coming Week:
We've hit that nice lull in the school year where the calendar isn't overwhelming, the kids have mastered our classroom routines, and we find some rhythm to our days. I'm going to enjoy it while it lasts...I know if I blink, it will be June!
A short, sweet update for you...
Operation Comfort Cases:
Our school is participating in a community service project in support of an organization called Comfort Cases. Comfort Cases aims to support children in the foster care system by providing them with a new backpack or duffel bag filled with both essential supplies and comfort items to help when transitioning to a new home. Each grade level is collecting a different supply for the Comfort Cases, and in 1st grade, we are asking for donations of new stuffed animals. Pinebrook will host a community-wide Comfort Cases Packing Party on Saturday, February 17th. More details will come as the event gets closer, but for now, please consider donating a new stuffed animal to be included in a Comfort Case. You may send the donation to school with your child. Thank you!
Mid-Year Literacy Testing:
I am concluding our mid-year Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA). Remember, the DRA tests a student's ability to decode words, read fluently, and retell / comprehend a story. In preparation for our mid-year testing, please ensure your child is reading each night at home. Please use the discussion guidelines on your child's weekly homework sheet to talk about his/her nightly reading.
Focus Areas for the Coming Week:
- Reading: We will talk about strategies good readers use when reading nonfiction texts. We will examine the point of view in fiction stories. The point of view helps us know who is telling the story.
- Writing: We will practice opinion writing. We will write about character traits. We will continue to focus on editing our writing for capital letters, punctuation, spacing, and properly spelled sight words.
- Math: We will finish our Fact Families unit. Place Value comes next.
- Science: We will continue talking about human, plant, and animal adaptations.
Please remember to reach out anytime with questions, comments, or concerns!
Enjoy the long weekend!
Enjoy the long weekend!
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