Mrs. VanderVere’s Class’s Topics To Share
*Reading
- Scholastic News/Weekly Reader, December Books, Family Books, Friendship Books, Holiday Books, Snow Books, Weather Books, Addition Books, “I PICK” Books, and Poetry
- Guided Reading/Small Group Instructional Level Reading
*Author Study
- Jan Brett www.janbrett.com
*Writing
- Reading Response Writing
- Word Sorts Writing and Handwriting
- Daily News Writing
*Math: Addition
- Addition Equations with Missing Addends, Equivalent Equations, Place Value/Adding 2-Digit Numbers, Problem Solving Strategies, and Review
- Math Fixer: 7,6,13 (7,4,11 8,8,16 9,5,14 3,3,6 5,2,7 8,4,12 6,3,9 5,5,10 9,2,11 4,3,7 8,6,14 9,9,18 3,2,5)
*Social Studies/Science
- Social Learning/Emotion Management: Calming Down Anger
- Helping Others: “Volunteer With Cheer!”
- Weather: Temperature Changes
*Reminders and Upcoming Events
- Hand Wipes Update: Our class is still running low on hand wipes. If possible, please send some hand wipes to school with your child. 'Wet Ones' is a recommended brand to help limit the spread of germs. *Thank you to the Lichtman and Tenorio families for donating hand wipes this week.
- Ice Cream Day: Students will have the opportunity to purchase an ice cream/frozen treat next Wednesday, December 14th during lunch for $2.00.
- Library Books: Library books are due by next Friday, December 16th.
- Winter Wonderland First Grade Music Program: The first grade students will be performing at their Winter Wonderland Music Program next Friday, December 16th from 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the small gym. If possible, please have your child wear winter themed clothing (snowflakes, snowmen, etc.) and/or accessories (scarves, mittens, hats, etc.). We hope you can come!
- Bundling Up: Please remind your child to dress appropriately for the cold outdoor weather by wearing a warm, heavy coat, snow pants, a hat, gloves/mittens, scarf, snow boots, etc.
*Students have 25 minutes of outdoor recess everyday after lunch.
- Getting Dressed: Please have your child practice zipping, snapping, buttoning, and tying his/her shoes if he/she still needs assistance getting dressed. Thank you for your continued help and support at home!
- Winter Break: Winter break will begin after school next Friday, December 16th. School will resume on Tuesday, January 3rd.
***ATTENDANCE REMINDER: If your child is going to be absent from school for any reason, please call the school's attendance line and report his/her absence at 224-765-3505.
- Scholastic News/Weekly Reader, December Books, Family Books, Friendship Books, Holiday Books, Snow Books, Weather Books, Addition Books, “I PICK” Books, and Poetry
- Guided Reading/Small Group Instructional Level Reading
*Author Study
- Jan Brett www.janbrett.com
*Writing
- Reading Response Writing
- Word Sorts Writing and Handwriting
- Daily News Writing
*Math: Addition
- Addition Equations with Missing Addends, Equivalent Equations, Place Value/Adding 2-Digit Numbers, Problem Solving Strategies, and Review
- Math Fixer: 7,6,13 (7,4,11 8,8,16 9,5,14 3,3,6 5,2,7 8,4,12 6,3,9 5,5,10 9,2,11 4,3,7 8,6,14 9,9,18 3,2,5)
*Social Studies/Science
- Social Learning/Emotion Management: Calming Down Anger
- Helping Others: “Volunteer With Cheer!”
- Weather: Temperature Changes
*Reminders and Upcoming Events
- Hand Wipes Update: Our class is still running low on hand wipes. If possible, please send some hand wipes to school with your child. 'Wet Ones' is a recommended brand to help limit the spread of germs. *Thank you to the Lichtman and Tenorio families for donating hand wipes this week.
- Ice Cream Day: Students will have the opportunity to purchase an ice cream/frozen treat next Wednesday, December 14th during lunch for $2.00.
- Library Books: Library books are due by next Friday, December 16th.
- Winter Wonderland First Grade Music Program: The first grade students will be performing at their Winter Wonderland Music Program next Friday, December 16th from 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the small gym. If possible, please have your child wear winter themed clothing (snowflakes, snowmen, etc.) and/or accessories (scarves, mittens, hats, etc.). We hope you can come!
- Bundling Up: Please remind your child to dress appropriately for the cold outdoor weather by wearing a warm, heavy coat, snow pants, a hat, gloves/mittens, scarf, snow boots, etc.
*Students have 25 minutes of outdoor recess everyday after lunch.
- Getting Dressed: Please have your child practice zipping, snapping, buttoning, and tying his/her shoes if he/she still needs assistance getting dressed. Thank you for your continued help and support at home!
- Winter Break: Winter break will begin after school next Friday, December 16th. School will resume on Tuesday, January 3rd.
***ATTENDANCE REMINDER: If your child is going to be absent from school for any reason, please call the school's attendance line and report his/her absence at 224-765-3505.