Upcoming Events for September 6th-9th

Here’s a Sneak Peek at Next Week:

Learning Objectives

• Reading: What are the habits of a  good reader? We  continue to practice Listen to Reading using the Imaginary Station computer program. We will build endurance with Read to Self, Read to Someone and Listen to Reading. We will study the short "o" vowel. We will practice reading, sorting, writing, and spelling during Word Study time. 
• Writing: We will write stories about what we want to be when we grow up. We will learn how to add more details to our illustrations and sentences. We are working on writing sentences with capital letters, spaces between words, and ending marks. 
• Math: We build and decompose numbers 1-10. We will add and subtract numbers 1-10. We will continue to review shapes and patterns. We will introduce even/odd numbers and discuss equal shares. We will take the Unit 1 math test on Friday.
• Science: We will learn about the four seasons. We will be learning about how the Earth orbits the sun.
• Character:  How can resolve a conflict with a peer? (Bugs and wishes lesson)How can I be an AES Star and "Take Responsibility?"

1.) Read Marco's Space Journey with someone at home

2.) Fall Sentences (Correct and write again)

3.)Practice the sight words in your folder
4.) Optional math homework---any page in Unit 1 (p. 1-36) if your child needs more help to prepare for the math test on Friday.

**All homework is due by Friday, September 9th

Learning Websites:
iStation has been added to the Reading websites! Let me know if your child does not remember their username and password.

Reflex Math has been added to the Math websites! The username is Lisagreen. After typing that in your child should be able to click on their name and begin the math facts practice. 

Classroom News

 **If your child cannot tie their shoes, please practice this skill at home. In first grade we need to do this skill independently!

**The students are doing a great job reading and writing independently!

**The students have started their class jobs. Two students are the "filers." They file graded work into their classmates mailboxes. We are still learning how to do this! Please send work back that does not belong to your child. :) Thank you!

AES News

• AES PTSO Book Fair Week
• September 19th-23rd
• Open 10:30-4:00 M-F
• Open 10:30-6:00 (Late night on Thursday,  September 22nd)

• Fall Picture Day (Friday, September 9th)

• Labor Day/No School (Monday, September 5th)
• Early Release, September 27th (1:05 Car riders, 1:15 Bus riders)