Welcome to First Grade

In ELA, we were introduced to the rule - “When a  word has one short vowel followed by an l, s, f,or z, we double the last consonant ( example: fuss, tell, off, buzz). We call this - Bonus Letters.

 We will also learn about the  “glued sound” - “all”. The bonus letter “l” changes the short “a” sound to /ol/ like in fall, tall, all. These are called glued sounds because there are more than one sound but they are glued very closely together. For example: to tap out “ball”, tap index finger to the thumb for /b/ and tap two fingers (middle and ring “glued” together) to the thumb for /ol/.

In math this week, we will  subtract numbers within 20. Students have learned the terms: difference, minus sign, subtraction. Students will also learn strategies such as counting back and using a number line. 

In religion, we will jump back into our religion book.  We will begin Chapter 4 - “God is Our Holy Father”.

In Social Studies, we will compare and contrast the life of a pilgrim child to today’s child. 

Reminders:

• Thank you for your support of the Cereal Drive.

• Thursday, November 21st: Hearing & Vision Screening for students in PreK, K, 1st

• Tuesday, November 26th: Grandparent & Special Friends Day - Be sure to respond via the link that was sent in the school newsletter 

• Wednesday, November 20:  House Meeting

Spelling Words:  all, ball, call, hall, fall, mall, tall, wall    Bonus Word: Thanksgiving

Trick Words: you, your, I, they, was, one, said

Words of the Day: miss, fill, chill, call