Mrs. VanderVere’s Class’s Topics To Share
*Reading
- December Holiday Books, Hanukkah Books, Snow Books, Weather Books, Family Books, Friendship Books, Manners Books, School Books, “I PICK” Books, and Poetry
- Guided Reading/Small Group Instructional Level Reading
- First Grade MAP Reading Test
*Author Study
- Jan Brett (continued) www.janbrett.com
*Writing
- Creative Writing: December Holidays
- Word Wall Words Handwriting Practice
- Reading Response Writing
*Math
- Tens & Teens, Place Value, Addition & Subtraction Equations, Equations with Missing Information, Problem Solving, and Review
- First Grade MAP Math Test
*Social Studies/Science
- December Holidays: Traditions and Customs
- Social Learning/Empathy: “Feelings Change”
- Air and Weather: Air Pressure Exploration Activities
*Reminders and Upcoming Events:
- Ice Cream Day: Students who have already signed up and paid online will have their names on the PTO's ice cream list to get a nut/allergen free ice cream/frozen treat during lunch next Wednesday, December 12th.
- Library Books: School library books are due next Friday, December 14th.
- Bundling Up: Please remind your child to dress appropriately for the cold outdoor weather by wearing a warm, heavy coat, snow pants, hat, gloves or mittens, scarf, warm 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 on Friday, December 21st. School will resume on Monday, January 7th.
***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.
- December Holiday Books, Hanukkah Books, Snow Books, Weather Books, Family Books, Friendship Books, Manners Books, School Books, “I PICK” Books, and Poetry
- Guided Reading/Small Group Instructional Level Reading
- First Grade MAP Reading Test
*Author Study
- Jan Brett (continued) www.janbrett.com
*Writing
- Creative Writing: December Holidays
- Word Wall Words Handwriting Practice
- Reading Response Writing
*Math
- Tens & Teens, Place Value, Addition & Subtraction Equations, Equations with Missing Information, Problem Solving, and Review
- First Grade MAP Math Test
*Social Studies/Science
- December Holidays: Traditions and Customs
- Social Learning/Empathy: “Feelings Change”
- Air and Weather: Air Pressure Exploration Activities
*Reminders and Upcoming Events:
- Ice Cream Day: Students who have already signed up and paid online will have their names on the PTO's ice cream list to get a nut/allergen free ice cream/frozen treat during lunch next Wednesday, December 12th.
- Library Books: School library books are due next Friday, December 14th.
- Bundling Up: Please remind your child to dress appropriately for the cold outdoor weather by wearing a warm, heavy coat, snow pants, hat, gloves or mittens, scarf, warm 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 on Friday, December 21st. School will resume on Monday, January 7th.
***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.