Reminders:  Friday is a PD day, there is no school for the children.  Kindly remember to send in homework  bags on Thursday.  I have a limited number of reading books to send home, and I like to ensure all books are returned on a regular basis.  Of course, I understand if you forget from time to time.  Kindly just send in the book as soon as possible (and remind your child to give it to me).  Sometimes children adamantly insist the bag is not in their backpack, when in fact it is.  I’m continually working to build and encourage independence with the children.

Library books are also due on Thursday.

This week we are working on the sound blend “ch” at the beginning, middle, and end of a word. The children also review high frequency sight words on a daily basis.  During small group reading work, the children usually start a book group study (at their reading levels) on Monday, complete short reading activities, and present their book in the form of a play or readers’ theatre on Friday.  The children have an opportunity to make props for  their play and decide how they wish to present their reading.  I will also be completing individualized reading assessments during the next two weeks.  I believe I’ve written about this and mentioned it in posts and emails that our Board’s goal for grade one is that each child is at a level 9 or above by the end of June.  This (level 9) would represent a B and provincial standard.  Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about your child’s progress.

The children have been enjoying our math measurement activities and we will continue with these activities this week.  We have learned five and ten centimeter anchors, and are working on developing a one meter anchor point (or understanding).  In Social Studies, we will continue learning about one community job each day.  I also plan to complete our neighbourhood map (notre quartier).

Have a great week!