Mrs. Kurth’s Classroom NewsNovember 16th – 20th, 2015

Dates to save:

• November 25th – 27th: No School»Thanksgiving break

• December 1st: Field trip to Children’s Theater• December 1st: Reading Calendars are due• December 4th: End of 1st Trimester • December 22nd: Class Christmas Party 1:20-2:20• December 23rd-January 3rd: Winter Break

Spelling Tests• There are four separate grades.

– 1. Spelling word list (at the top)– 2. Correctly spelled words in the sentence– 3. Capital letter at the beginning of the

sentence, any words that require capitalization, and lower case letters where appropriate

– 4. An ending mark for the sentence

*Review any misspelled words in addition to new words as they will continue to

reappear on future tests.

Movember

• This Friday, November 20th, the kids will be able to buy a stick on mustache for $1.00. The money raised will go towards men’s health awareness.

• Last year the kids really enjoyed wearing these silly mustaches and getting their picture taken .

• This is an optional activity.

Book Bags• Just a reminder to have your child read only the

story that we have read and discussed in class. This past week it was Jack and The Wolf.

• We often teach and practice reading strategies before we read the story so it helps not to read it ahead of time.

• You can find which story we are working on by looking at the academic portion of this newsletter.

Reading and Math Tests

• In the corrected papers folder this week and next, you will find your child’s reading and math Unit Tests.

• Please review these tests with your child.

• Areas of concern will be circled on the front cover of the test.

• As always, please ask questions if needed!

Tiger Cub News

You might have read about this great opportunity in the Tiger Cub News:

• Presentation on Children’s Anxiety For: Parents and educators who want to learn more about children’s anxiety and how parent anxiety can affect the mental health of children.

• When: Monday, November 16, 2015 7 - 8:30 p.m.• Where: Delano Elementary School - Multi-purpose room • Presenter: Monique Miller, MS, LP • Cost: FREE

Outdoor Recess• As the weather starts to cool down, it is

important to send appropriate outdoor attire for your child.  

• We will be going outside everyday unless it rains or there is a significant wind-chill.  

• Please make sure you label everything that comes to school. 

• Many clothing items will be similar (if not the same).  

• Thank you in advance for helping us sort out our cool weather clothing.

Upcoming Academics:

This will change each week!

Reading: • Reading and Spelling: Lesson 7• Main Story: How Animals Communicate & Insect Messages

(Informational Text)• Word Wall Words: animal, how, make, of, some, why• Comprehension Strategy: Details and inferences• Phonics: Review short i; clusters with r; phonogram -ip• Grammar: Sentence parts and complete sentences• Writing: Writing complete sentences with a capital letter at

the beginning and punctuation at the end; word choice, and poetry

Spelling Review

•Spelling Words: in, will, did, sit, six, big, trip, grin, *of, *why•Your child will also be asked to write a sentence with some of these words in them in addition to words that follow the short i, clusters with r (like trip and grin) and phonogram -ip pattern. Be sure to practice words with these patterns so he/she will be prepared for this part of the test.

• Math Concepts for this week in class: Patterns, Even and Odd Numbers, Adding and Subtracting, Using the Number-Line, Time, Frames and Arrows Routine

• Anticipated Homework:Monday:  3.4 More Odd and Even NumbersTuesday:  3.6 More Number-Line HopsWednesday: No HomeworkThursday: 3.7 Telling Time to the half hourFriday: 3.8 Frames and Arrows Diagram

Word of the WeekExtra:

• Each week, your child can receive a sticker for their sticker book by writing down our special word/phrase of the week along with a parent signature.

•They love stickers!

•Phrase of the week: Movember

More Math….• Here is the link if you need to reprint homework pages:

• http://everydaymath.uchicago.edu/parents/1st-grade/em-at-home/unit_3/

• Things you can practice at home if you are looking for additional ideas:-Telling time to the nearest hour

-Counting combinations of pennies and nickels

Family Journals• Family Journals are due each Monday.

• Please use the next empty page to complete your response to your child.

• I also encourage you to use the letter format to allow your child to see and experience that format.

General Homework Expectations• Mondays: Spelling words and word wall words will come home

(practice these words to be ready for the spelling test on Friday• Wednesdays: Wednesday work: students complete the

comprehension page as well as practice reading the words on the opposite side. When you feel your child is confident in knowing the words and has completed the comprehension page, please return it to the classroom. It is due by the following Tuesday at the latest.

• Monday through Friday: Math homework will be sent home each day, except Wednesdays. I expect each page to come back the following day.

Volunteering

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Volunteering

• The media center is also looking for volunteers to help shelve books.

• In the past, some parents have volunteered in the library right before coming to our room to volunteer.

• Please contact them beforehand to see if they have an available opening.

• Thank you for ALL your help!

• We couldn’t do it without you!!!

Digital Days

Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5Phy. Ed.

(Wear your Tennis Shoes)

Music

Media Computer

MusicComputer P.E.

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

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Contact InformationAngie Kurth

1st GradeTeacher – rm. 102

763-972-6200 ext.4102,  

angie.kurth@delanoschools.orgClassroom Website/Blog:

http://www.delano.k12.mn.us/elementary-school/gradesstaff/first-grade/mrs-kurth