October 23rd-27th

Hello First Grade Families,

As we approach the end of our trimester, we are learning several strategies to solve equations in math. I encourage you to practice some mental math addition and subtraction problems. For example, ask your student what 6+4 equals. We really want to see those equations to ten become automatic. In class we use dominos, unifix cubes, tally marks, popsicle sticks and more to develop addition and subtraction strategies. Keep up that at home practice!

Next Thursday is our annual Jog-a-thon. Please help your student get pledges and raise money for Hawthorne. The class with the most pledges wins a class party so support our school and our classroom.

I have also sent home a conference preference form. I ask that you please return this on Friday. I will try to avoid scheduling any conferences Friday afternoon so please keep that in mind when making your top three choices.

Reminders:

Tuesday, October 31st is book character dress up day

Wednesday, November 1st is picture retake day. *Please let me know if you want retakes and I'll send home an order form.

Thursday, November 2nd: Jog-a-thon

Friday, November 3rd: Teacher work day-No School

Homework:

• Math pages 32-38

• Practice words am, so, me

• Read little books nightly

Have a great week and stay cool!

Mrs. Van Gaale