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Week of September 26^th Newsletter Highlights

Math Fluency

We are currently working on becoming fluent in addition to ten. This means that students can add 30 addition problems (3+6,2+8,5+5,etc.) to 10 within 2 minutes with 80% accuracy.

^{Our New Unit}

^{Unit 3……Concept of consonanat diagraphs,key words and sounds: wh,ch,sh,th,ck (CHECK ON Fundations page)}

Trick Words: as - has - to - into - we - he

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Writing: We are working on different kinds of sentences in our writing. We are using punctuation marks (. ? ! ). We are discussing asking (?) and telling (.) sentences. We also are talking about sentences that show excitement (!).

              

Reminder Student Homework will not be graded.  I am sending home a ticket.  I will only return if corrections are needed.

                                          

First grade is responsible for the garden area under our window.  We will be caring for it throughout the school year.  If you would like to assist and have your BCI check, please let me know and we could use your assistance caring for that area and keeping it looking lovely.

W-A-N-T-E-D … Tulip/Daffodil Bulbs