Mrs. Dufault's Peek at the Week

The Week of April 27, 2010

I hope that you all had a great April vacation! All of the children came back rested and ready to get started on their last quarter of first grade. Where does the time go? I am so happy with the progress that they are making. In addition to the academics it is a joy to see how well this class works together everyday. They are kind and helpful to one another. I sure have been blessed this school year!

This week's spelling words: hay, day, play, spray, way, pay and ***geography***

SUPERKIDS: This week we are starting unit 2. The skills that we will be working on are reviewing ai/ ay, words ending in -y, -ier, and -iest. We will be working on the following Memory Words: their, now, always, because, and been. We will also be working on following written and oral directions.

Math: This week we will be adding 10 to double digit numbers, counting change, ordering numbers from least to greatest and measuring line segments using inches.

Social Studies: Over the next two weeks we will continue our work with map skills. This week we will be learning about and using map keys. We will then move on to using globes as they are models that represent our Earth.

Science: We are continuing to share our daily weather reports. We have really enjoyed this! We will also be working on weather projects in the coming weeks. I will let you know about the details at the beginning of May.

Religion: We are starting a new chapter "Jesus Sends Us the Holy Spirit".

Friday, 4/9 is Red Sox Day

Tomorrow will be Red Sox Spirit Day. The children may wear Red Sox shirts with their school pants or gym pants. (If you wish to wear another baseball team shirt, you may.) Please consider sending in a 1.00 donation for the Mercy Center School if you wish to participate.

Mrs. Dufault's Peek at the Week 4/8/10

SUPERKIDS: This week our class has started "More Adventures of the SUPERKIDS". This is the fourth level of the program. We are learning about the sounds that "Y" can make when it is at the end of a word, the sound of "AY", new memory words, practicing reading fluency, and sequencing events. We also are practicing dictation when we review memory words and recent spelling patterns. The children really are focusing on sounds, word placement, capitals, and punctuation.

This weeks spelling words: down, many, too, first, work...BONUS: daffodils

Math- In math we have been learning about fractions and their parts, pairs, reviewing counting change, and telling time. Our next group of math facts will review sums of ten with missing addends.

Science- We are reviewing the the water cycle and learning all about weather! Our first weather reporter will make her report on Friday Morning. Your children brought home a blue packet with information about the Weather Reporter Project. They are all so very excited about wearing our weather apron and using the microphone for the big broadcast! Please be sure to note your child's assigned day to be the weather reporter at some point this month or next month.

Religion- Our class has learned a great deal about Holy Week and Lent. We are currently sharing Easter stories and we are making paintings of the Risen Jesus this week. They are working hard to show this important part of the liturgical year.

Social Studies- This week we will be reviewing many types of maps and changes in a community over time.


PLEASE NOTE:
1. The children need to bring water bottles to school each day. The sure love to run around on the playground at recess time!

2. Please be certain to mark the inside tags of sweatshirts and sweaters with your child's name. It can be hard to read names that have faded from being washed.

3. Please be sure that your child has a morning snack every day. My Busy Bees need to keep their energy up throughout the day!