Spelling:
Monday: Write Spelling Words (1 time each)
Tuesday: Say the word, spell it and say it again
Wednesday: (verbally) use each spelling word in a sentence
Thursday: Give a family member our spelling test. Correct it together
Friday: Spelling Test at school
Rule: y in baby le in little
1. happy
2. pretty
3. penny
4. puppy
5. lady
6. baby
7. tiny
8. little
9. puddle
10. saddle
11. bottle
12. middle
13. Bible (It needs to be capitalized)
14. your
15. here
Reading:
Monday-Thursday:
Practice reading 5-10 minutes each night with a family member, use a book from home or the library. Discuss the story after reading.
*Practice makes great readers!!!
Math:
Practice math facts nightly!!
Complete side ‘B’ of the math sheets
Bible:
Christian Characteristic: Perseverance
Bible Memory verse: “Never grow tired of doing what is right.” 2 Thessalonians 3:13
1st Grade Little Tiger “Tales”
What’s new this week??
-Math: Grouping by 10’s and 100’s.
-Science: What is weather??
-Social Studies: Citizenship-Following the Laws
Looking ahead:
-Friday, March 5th -Progress Reports mailed
(students working below grade level only!)
-Thursday, March 11th- “A Night of Talent and Fun” @ 7:00PM in the Freed Theater. (Admission is Free!)
-Friday, March 12th – Miss De Koster’s Class performs school family (Perseverance) Please be in the classroom ready to walk over to the theater at 8:30 sharp.
-April 1st – Report Cards are mailed home
Awards
Congratulations to our Gentleness Award winners!
Giovanni Minakata-Medina from Miss De Koster’s class.
Kealey Busch from Mrs. Johnson’s class.
Love,
Miss De Koster & Mrs. Johnson
Spelling:
Monday: Write Spelling Words (1 time each)
Tuesday: Say the word, spell it and say it again
Wednesday: (verbally) use each spelling word in a sentence
Thursday: Give a family member our spelling test. Correct it together
Friday: Spelling Test at school
Rule: ing in pointing
1. wanting
2. walking
3. thinking
4. thanking
5. parking
6. snowing
7. jumping
8. washing
9. playing
10. looking
11. praying
12. calling
13. singing
14. because
15. Mother
Reading:
Monday-Thursday:
Practice reading 5-10 minutes each night with a family member, use a book from home or the library. Discuss the story after reading.
*Practice makes great readers!!!
Math:
Practice math facts nightly!!
Complete side ‘B’ of the math sheets
Bible:
Christian Characteristic: Gentleness
Bible Memory verse: “Gentleness is love in action-being considerate and meeting the
needs of others.” I Thessalonians 2:7
1st Grade Little Tiger “Tales”
What’s new this week??
-Math: Measuring to the nearest half-inch ( ½ )
Adding 2 digit numbers with a sum greater than 100.
-Social Studies: Geography on Switzerland map
Looking ahead:
-Tuesday, March 2nd – Non Student Day
-Friday, March 5th – Progress Reports mailed
(students working below grade level only!)
-Friday, March 12th – Miss De Koster’s Class performs school family (Perseverance)
Awards
Congratulations to our Honesty Award winners!
Aaron Bunsirisert from Miss De Koster’s class.
Jaselle Ruggiero from Mrs. Johnson’s class.
Love,
Miss De Koster & Mrs. Johnson
Spelling:
Monday: Write Spelling Words (1 time each)
Tuesday: Say the word, spell it and say it again
Wednesday: (verbally) use each spelling word in a sentence
Thursday: Give a family member our spelling test. Correct it together
Friday: Spelling Test at school
Rule: a- in asleep
1. alone
2. awake
3. asleep
4. around
5. apart
6. alike
7. ago
8. arose
9. along
10. aside
11. afraid
12. amount
13. away
14. again
15. says
Reading:
Monday-Thursday:
Practice reading 5-10 minutes each night with a family member, use a book from home or the library. Discuss the story after reading.
*Practice makes great readers!!!
Math:
Practice math facts nightly!!
Complete side ‘B’ of the math sheets
Bible:
Christian Characteristic: Honesty
Bible Memory verse: “Do things in such a way that everyone will see you are honest.”
Romans 2:17
1st Grade Little Tiger “Tales”
What’s new this week??
-Math: Reading a thermometer to the nearest 2 from a number
-Writing: We are working on narrative writing and proper sentence structure.
Looking ahead:
-Tuesday, March 2nd – Non Student Day
-Friday, March 5th – Progress Reports mailed
(students working below grade level only!)
-Friday, March 12th – Miss De Koster’s Class performs school family (Perseverance)
Awards
Congratulations to our Kindness Award winners!
Phillip Lu from Miss De Koster’s class.
Alvin Li from Mrs. Johnson’s class.
Love,
Miss De Koster & Mrs. Johnson
Spelling:
Monday: Write Spelling Words (1 time each)
Tuesday: Say the word, spell it and say it again
Wednesday: (verbally) use each spelling word in a sentence
Thursday: Give a family member our spelling test. Correct it together
Friday: Spelling Test at school
Rule: Review Words
1. boat
2. like
3. pray
4. try
5. cloud
6. clown
7. snow
8. serve
9. first
10. girl
11. book
12. moon
13. horse
14. Mother (has a capital ‘M’ because it is a name)
15. because
Reading:
Monday-Thursday:
Practice reading 5-10 minutes each night with a family member, use a book from home or the library. Discuss the story after reading.
*Practice makes great readers!!!
Math:
Practice math facts nightly!!
Complete side ‘B’ of the math sheets
Bible:
Christian Characteristic: Love
Bible Memory verse: “This is my commandment that you love one another.”
John 15:12
1st Grade Little Tiger “Tales”
What’s new this week??
-Math: 100 addition math facts/ 5 minute drill sheet in class (remaining math facts should be completed as homework)
-Math: It is very important to master all addition problems and all new concepts…we will be starting subtraction facts next week!
-Social Studies: Important facts about Abraham Lincoln and George Washington.
-Grammar: Learning to write a sentence using proper punctuation skills.
Looking ahead:
-Wednesday, February 10- 100th Day of School!!! (free dress)
-Thursday, February 11 @12:30- Valentine’s Day Party (this has been changed due to when the Valentine’s balloons are coming)
Sign-up for the party is on the classroom door!
-Friday, February 12- Mrs. Johnson’s class will present at School Family (LOVE) 8:30 in the Theater
-Monday, February 15- No School (President’s Day)
Awards
Congratulations to our Godliness Award winners!
Emmy King from Miss De Koster’s class.
Remy Arroyo from Mrs. Johnson’s class.
Blessings,
Miss De Koster & Mrs. Johnson
Spelling:
Monday: Write Spelling Words (1 time each)
Tuesday: Say the word, spell it and say it again
Wednesday: (verbally) use each spelling word in a sentence
Thursday: Give a family member our spelling test. Correct it together
Friday: Spelling Test at school
Rule: alk in walk all in ball
1. all
2. call
3. fall
4. ball
5. tall
6. small
7. walk
8. talk
9. chalk
10. baseball
11. rainfall
12. sidewalk
13. cornstalk
14. your
15. from
Reading:
Monday-Thursday:
Practice reading 5-10 minutes each night with a family member, use a book from home or the library. Discuss the story after reading.
*Practice makes great readers!!!
Math:
Practice math facts nightly!!
Complete side ‘B’ of the math sheets
Bible:
Christian Characteristic: Courage
Bible Memory verse: “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; for the Lord your God goes with you.” Deuteronomy 31:6
1st Grade Little Tiger “Tales”
What’s new this week??
-Social Studies: Martin Luther King Jr.
-Health, Safety, and Manners: We have completed our curriculum in this area. Books will be sent home!
-Writing: working on proper punctuation skills.
Looking ahead:-Monday, January 18 –No School Martin Luther King Jr. Day
-Monday, January 25-Non student Day (teacher work day)
-Thursday, January 28-Report Cards are mailed out
Awards
Congratulations to our Respect Award winners!
Hailley Hallstrom from Miss De Koster’s class.
Stephen Lee from Mrs. Johnson’s class.
Have a relaxing and safe 3 day weekend!!
Blessings,
Miss De Koster & Mrs. Johnson
Monday: Write Spelling Words (1 time each)
Tuesday: Say the word, spell it and say it again
Wednesday: (verbally) use each spelling word in a sentence
Thursday: Give a family member our spelling test. Correct it together
Friday: Spelling Test at school
Rule: igh in night ite words
1. sight
2. might
3. right
4. light
5. bright
6. delight
7. bite
8. kite
9. white
10. quite
11. write
12. invite
13. polite
14. give
15. are
Reading:
Monday-Thursday:
Practice reading 5-10 minutes each night with a family member, use a book from home or the library. Discuss the story after reading.
*Practice makes great readers!!!
Math:
Practice math facts nightly!!
Complete side ‘B’ of the math sheets
Bible:
Christian Characteristic: Respect
Bible Memory verse: “Honor your Father and Mother.” Ephesians 6:2
1st Grade Little Tiger “Tales”
What’s new this week??
-Science: Plants and Animals
-Math: counting coins-Dimes, Nickels, and Pennies (this is a hard concept for many students…please work with your child on this skill)
-Math: Telling time-many students are having a difficult time with half past the hour. (Ex: 8:30)
Looking ahead:-Monday, January 18 –No School Martin Luther King Jr. Day
-Monday, January 25-Non student Day (teacher work day)
-Thursday, January 28-Report Cards are mailed out
Awards
Congratulations to our Loyalty Award winners!
Jason Wong from Miss De Koster’s class.
Ilijah Bennett from Mrs. Johnson’s class.
Welcome back!! It is important that the students stay focused as the curriculum will advance toward 2nd grade
Blessings,
Miss De Koster & Mrs. Johnson
Spelling:
Monday: Write Spelling Words (1 time each)
Tuesday: Say the word, spell it and day it again
Wednesday: (verbally) use each spelling word in a sentence
Thursday: Give a family member our spelling test. Correct it together
Friday: Spelling Test at school
Rule: or in morning wor in worms ch in church
1. chin
2. check
3. chick
4. much
5. ouch
6. born
7. fork
8. horn
9. horse
10. word
11. work
12. took
13. cool
14. says
15. was
Reading:
Monday-Thursday:
Practice reading 5-10 minutes each night with a family member, use a book from home or the library. Discuss the story after reading.
*Practice makes great readers!!!
Math:
Practice math facts!!!
Complete side ‘B’ of the math sheets
Bible:
Christian Characteristic: Loyalty
Bible Memory verse: “The man who tries to be good, loving, and kind finds life, righteousness and honor.” Proverbs 21:21
Have a blessed Christmas Season! Happy New Year…see you in 2010! -Mrs. Johnson & Miss De Koster
Reading:
Monday-Thursday:
Practice reading 5-10 minutes each night with a family member, use a book from home or the library. Discuss the story after reading.
*Practice makes great readers!!!
Math:
Practice math facts!!!
Complete side ‘B’ of the math sheets
Bible:
Christian Characteristic: There will be no Christian Characteristic this week.
Bible Memory verse: “Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.” Proverbs 23:12 (All school Bible verse)
-December 18th there will be a Christmas School Family. (no Christian Characteristic)
1st Grade Little Tiger “Tales”
What’s new this week??
-Science: Life cycle of the frog
-Bible: Abraham and Sarah
-Math: Measuring line segments and learning how to use a ruler.
Looking ahead:
-December 14th –Christmas Program @7:00 PM (Manditory-All students must stay until the end of the program because of an all school song at the end)
-December 17th- Christmas Party @12:30 (don’t forget to bring a “golden book” for the gift exchange)…Please sign up outside the classroom doors to bring items for the party!
-December 18th-Christmas School Family
-December 18th- Minimum day
Awards
No Awards presented
A big thanks to all the parents who provided goodies for the glory tables and a special thanks to the parents who supported us by working at the glory tables!
Blessings,
Miss De Koster & Mrs. Johnson
Rule: oo in book oo in tooth
1. book
2. look
3. good
4. foot
5. wood
6. shook
7. boot
8. food
9. loose
10. moon
11. room
12. roof
13. tooth
14. have
15. give
Reading:
Monday-Thursday:
Practice reading 5-10 minutes each night with a family member, use a book from home or the library. Discuss the story after reading.
*Practice makes great readers!!!
Math:
Practice math facts!!!
Complete side ‘B’ of the math sheets
Bible:
Christian Characteristic: There will be no Christian Characteristic this week.
Bible Memory verse: “For God so loved the world that He gave is only son.” John 3:16
*There will be no School Family due to the Christmas Program on Monday, December 14th
-December 18th there will be a Christmas School Family. (no Christian Characteristic)
1st Grade Little Tiger “Tales”
What’s new this week??
-Science: Working on our Bug Jug books
-Bible: The month of December will be devoted to the story of Christmas.
-Social Studies: Starting our chapter on Kenya, Africa. Mrs. Jackson, from Kenya, will be visiting both first grades to share about the culture and customs. Miss De Koster taught for a year in Kenya and will also be sharing Swahili songs and her experience with the students.
Looking ahead:-Glory Tables: Mrs. Johnson (December 9th) 4:30PM
Miss De Koster (December 8th) 4:30PM
Meet in the classroom at 4:30 sharp! (Parents we would appreciate your help working at the Glory Tables!! Please sign up for PIP hours!)
-December 14th –Christmas Program @7:00 PM (Manditory-All students must stay until the end of the program because of an all school song at the end)
-December 17th- Christmas Party @12:30 (don’t forget to bring a “golden book” for the gift exchange)…Please sign up outside the classroom doors to bring items for the party!
-December 18th-Christmas School Family
-December 18th- Minimum day
Awards
Congratulations to our Generosity Award winners!
Brianna De Jesus from Miss De Koster’s class.
Matthew Plyavinsh from Mrs. Johnson’s class.
Blessings,
Miss De Koster & Mrs. Johnson
Spelling:
Monday: Write Spelling Words (1 time each)
Tuesday: Say the word, spell it and say it again
Wednesday: (verbally) use each spelling word in a sentence
Thursday: Give a family member our spelling test. Correct it together
Friday: Spelling Test at school
This will be a review Spelling Test (words from the past)
1. man
2. made
3. the
4. I
5. kite
6. back
7. come
8. to
9. play
10. you
11. bless
12. of
13. me
14. he
15. do
Reading:
Monday-Thursday:
Practice reading 5-10 minutes each night with a family member, use a book from home or the library. Discuss the story after reading.
*Practice makes great readers!!!
Math:
Practice math facts nightly!!
Complete side ‘B’ of the math sheets
Bible:
Christian Characteristic: Punctuality
Bible Memory verse: “God saw all that He had made and it was good.” Genesis 1:31
1st Grade Little Tiger “Tales”
What’s new this week??
-Social Studies: we are learning about the different customs and cultures of the Native Americans.
-Science: Insects-we will begin working in our Bug Jug booklets.
-Math: Vertical, horizontal, and oblique lines. It is critical that your child practices their math drills nightly!!!!
Looking ahead:
-1st grade artwork is on display on the 2nd floor. Come check it out!
-Monday, November 23-Non Student day (Teacher’s Retreat)
-No Thanksgiving feast or party. We will be reading the Cranberry Thanksgiving story and we will be bringing Cranberry bread and juice to share with the students!
-Thursday, November 26 & 27- No School (Happy Thanksgiving)
-No spelling test will be given the week of Thanksgiving.
-Glory Tables: Mrs. Johnson (December 9th) 5:00PM
Miss De Koster (December 8th) 5:00PM
Meet in the classroom at 5:00 sharp! Please sign up for PIP hours!
Awards
Congratulations to our Encouragement Award winners!
Dyami Figueroa from Miss De Koster’s class.
Mitchel Kerr from Mrs. Johnson’s class.
Have a blessed weekend!
Blessings,
Miss De Koster & Mrs. Johnson
Rule: er in verse ur in nurse
1. her
2. serve
3. purse
4. burn
5. curl
6. turn
7. dirt
8. first
9. girl
10. sir
11. stir
12. shirt
13. third
14. said
15. have
Reading:
Monday-Thursday:
Practice reading 5-10 minutes each night with a family member, use a book from home or the library. Discuss the story after reading.
*Practice makes great readers!!!
Math:
Practice math facts – we are still waiting on the new flashcards. (you may purchase them at a teacher supply store or Target.
Complete side ‘B’ of the math sheets
Bible:
Christian Characteristic: Encouragement
Bible Memory verse: “Be encouraged and come together by strong ties of love.”
Colossians 2:2
1st Grade Little Tiger “Tales”
What’s new this week??-Social Studies: we have started our Native American unit for the month of November!
-Reading: we are working on fluency and comprehension skills in our daily reading groups.
-Math: we have been working on using tally marks and graphing. It is critical that your child practices their math drills nightly!!!!
Looking ahead:-1st grade artwork is on display on the 2nd floor. Come check it out!
-Wednesday, November 11- No School
-Monday, November 23-Non Student day (Teacher’s Retreat)
-Thursday, November 26 & 27- No School (Happy Thanksgiving)
Awards
Congratulations to our Wisdom Award winners!
Aaron Bunsirisert from Miss De Koster’s class.
Daniel Beneda from Mrs. Johnson’s class.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Blessings,
Miss De Koster & Mrs. Johnson
Rule: ou in out ow in owl ow in bowl
1. round
2. shout
3. cloud
4. south
5. cow
6. now
7. down
8. brown
9. clown
10. crown
11. town
12. slow
13. snow
14. what
15. was
Reading:
Monday-Thursday:
Practice reading 5-10 minutes each night with a family member, use a book from home or the library. Discuss the story after reading.
*Practice makes great readers!!!
Math:
Practice math facts – we are still waiting on the new flashcards. (you may purchase them at a teacher supply store or Target.
Complete side ‘B’ of the math sheets
Bible:
Christian Characteristic: Wisdom
Bible Memory verse: “All wrong doing is sin.”
I John 5:17
1st Grade Tiger "Tales"
What's new this week??-Social Studies: Transportation
-Phonics: Continuing special sounds and vowels
-Pumpkin activity using geometric shapes!
-Bible: Tower of Babel
Looking ahead:-Report Cards will be mailed home (November 5th).
-Wednesday, November 11- No School
-Monday, November 23-Non Student day (Teacher’s Retreat)
-Thursday, November 26 & 27- No School (Happy Thanksgiving)
Awards
No Awards given this week.
Be safe this weekend! Have fun!
Blessings,
Miss De Koster & Mrs. Johnson
Spelling:
Monday: Write Spelling Words (1 time each)
Tuesday: Say the word, spell it and day it again
Wednesday: (verbally) use each spelling word in a sentence
Thursday: Give a family member our spelling test. Correct it together
Friday: Spelling Test at school
Rule: When e, o, or y is the only vowel at the end of a word, it usually says its long sound.
1. be
2. he
3. me
4. by
5. my
6. cry
7. try
8. go
9. no
10. so
11. one
12. two
Reading:
Monday-Thursday:
Practice reading 5-10 minutes each night with a family member, use a book from home or the library. Discuss the story after reading.
*Practice makes great readers!!!
Math:
Practice math facts – we are waiting on the new flashcards. (you may purchase them at a teacher supply store or Target.
Complete side ‘B’ of the math sheets
Bible:
Christian Characteristic: Faith
Bible Memory verse: “Faith is being sure of what we hope for a certain of what we do not see.” Hebrews 11:1
1st Grade Little Tiger “Tales”
What’s new this week??
-Social Studies: Families and following rules
-Phonics: Special sounds and vowels
-Math: Geometric shapes, fractions, and math facts (PLEASE practice math facts nightly…many students are struggling in this area!)
Looking ahead:-Red Ribbon Week (Say No to Drugs!) - October 19-23 (Wear red all week)
-October 19th – 50’s Dress up day (no free dress)
-October 19th- Retro Bill @ 9:30 in the theater
-October 22nd - Big Day (after school)
-October 30th – Harvest Party (sign-up for treats on the class door) @ 12:30-1:30. (Check PIP website for class party)
Awards
Congratulations to our “Knowledge” award winners!…
-Giovanni Minakata-Medina from Miss De Koster’s class
-Elsabella Wang from Mrs. Johnson’s class
Have a relaxing and fun weekend!
Blessings,
Miss De Koster & Mrs. Johnson
Rule: L, f, and s often walk together at the end of a short-vowel word!
1. cuff
2. puff
3. stuff
4. sniff
5. cross
6. bless
7. will
8. well
9. bell
10. doll
11. you
12. of
Reading:
Monday-Thursday:
Practice reading 5-10 minutes each night with a family member, use a book from home or the library. Discuss the story after reading.
*Practice makes great readers!!!
Math:
Practice math facts – we are waiting on the new flashcards. (you may purchase them at a teacher supply store or Target.
Complete side ‘B’ of the math sheets
Bible:
Christian Characteristic: Knowledge
Bible Memory verse: “Pay attention to your teacher and learn all you can.”
Proverbs 23:12
1st Grade Little Tiger “Tales”
What’s new this week??-Math: Identifying weekdays and days of the weekend.
-Science: What are the different parts of the plant?
-Bible: Adam & Eve (Genesis)
Looking ahead:-Progress reports go out on October 8th.
-Red Ribbon Week (Say No to Drugs!) - October 19-23 (Wear red all week)
-October 19th – 50’s Dress up day (no free dress)
-October 30th – Harvest Party (sign-up for treats on the class door) @ 12:30-1:30.
Awards
No Awards given this week b/c of No School Family.
Have a relaxing and fun weekend!
Blessings,
Miss De Koster & Mrs. Johnson
Spelling:
Monday: Write Spelling Words (1 time each)
Tuesday: Say the word, spell it and day it again
Wednesday: (verbally) use each spelling word in a sentence
Thursday: Give a family member our spelling test. Correct it together
Friday: Spelling Test at school
Rule: /ay/ in pray
1. day
2. play
3. pray
4. gray
5. stay
6. spray
7. clay
8. way
9. stray
10. hay
11. to
12. you
(Test will be given on Thursday do your best!)…Non student day on October 9.
Reading:
Monday-Thursday:
Practice reading 5-10 minutes each night with a family member, use a book from home or the library. Discuss the story after reading.
*Practice makes great readers!!!
Math:
Practice math facts – we are waiting on the new flashcards. (you may purchase them at a teacher supply store or Target.
Complete side ‘B’ of the math sheets
Bible:
Christian Characteristic: None
Bible Memory verse: we will continue to work on our school Bible verse.
“Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.”
Proverbs 23:12
No School Family this week
1st Grade Little Tiger “Tales”
What’s new this week??
-Math: Identifying common geometric shapes and equal parts of a whole.
-Social Studies: Christopher Columbus. Ask your child where he sailed from and what the names of his 3 ships were.
Looking ahead:
-No School Family the week of October 5-9
-Progress reports go out on October 8th.
-Non Student Day on October 9th. (teacher work day)
Awards
Congratulations to our “Industriousness” award winners!...
- Emily Pham from Mrs. Johnson’s class
- Phillip Lu from Miss De Koster’s class
Have a wonderful weekend and we will see each of you on Monday morning ready for another great week!
Blessings,
Miss De Koster & Mrs. Johnson