1st Grade Busy Bee News
with Mrs. Berry
Teasley Vision Statement:
Fancy Nancy Word of the Week
- Melodious: of, producing, or having a pleasant tune
Important Transportation Information
- No changes of transportation can be accepted over email. Changes during the school day must be made in writing to the office and received by 1:30 each day.
• Any kids staying after school for clubs must have a written transportation change for that day. Please send a note EACH DAY that they are staying for ASP enrichment. This cuts down on confusion if there is ever a substitute teacher in the class.
Thank you!
Class Blog
Have you checked out Mrs. Crosby’s blog? If not, you should definitely check it out. There is TONS of information on her page!
http://www.cobblearning.net/teasleylibrary/
All students are encouraged to utilize Mackinvia for some fun, amazing reading resources. Students can go to: https://www.cobb.mackinvia.com/
Specials for the Week
TUESDAY- Think Tank
WEDNESDAY- PE
THURSDAY- Music
FRIDAY- Spanish
Ask Me What I am Learning!!!
Our Grade Level Learning Targets!!!!
Talk to me about what I’m learning!
Math- I can determine the meaning of the equal sign. I can determine if an equation is true or false.
Writing- I can write an informational writing piece.
Daily 5/Language Arts- I can determine the author’s purpose for writing stories. I can identify the main idea. I can retell stories using key details.
Phonics- I can tell you about letter blends.
IB Unit: I can tell you how the world works. I can describe light and shadows. I can describe the uses of magnets. I can describe sound and vibration.
Here are some helpful hints for helping with IB units:
We are so excited to start our NEW IB unit. In this unit we will be focusing on light, shadows, sound, and magnets. This week, our focus will be on light and shadows. With your help, allow your child to experiment with a flashlight or lamp and various objects to produce shadows. Encourage your child to share what they think is causing the shadows to look different.
Encourage your child to be an inquirer by visiting the library and finding books that are on the topic your child is interested in. For example, if your child is interested in animals, encourage them to find informational/non-fiction books on the types of animals they are interested in.
The more you model how to be an inquirer, the more your child will exhibit these skills.
DATES TO REMEMBER
November 19th:
Thanksgiving Luncheon
10:40-10:20
November 22nd:
Dress Down $1
November 25th-29th:
NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving break
December 10th:
Chorus Performance
December 11th:
Pajama Day
Parent Guide to International Baccalaureate Global Theme Units of Study
How the World Works- 1st Grade
Central Idea: Senses detect Energy
Lines of Inquiry:
-Blocking a light source causes a shadow
-Magnets have multiple uses
-Sound can change based upon the need
Teacher goals for students’ learning:
-Students will learn that sounds can change (vibration and pitch)
-Students will learn that emergency sounds help us.
-Students will learn about how a magnet attracts and repels objects.
-Students will learn about various sources of light (natural or man-made).
-Students will learn that blocking light can cause shadows.
How can you help at home?
-Allow your child to play the game: http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/gamesactivities/detectivescience/magnets.html
- Encourage your child to play with objects to make musical instruments.
-Encourage your child to use a flashlight to see what shadows various objects can make.
Learner Profile Connection
This unit we will focus on being reflective, thinker, and an inquirer.
Encourage them at home to be reflective by:
- Spend some time reviewing your child’s report card with them. They should have the opportunity to look at this document and consider it as well. Discuss it with them and truly consider their thoughts on their strengths and areas for improvement.
- Discuss with your child how they can assist you or someone in their home.
Encourage them at home to become thinker by:
-Pose different real-life problems and questions to your child (i.e. “How do I keep track of my events and important dates?”)
- Ask your children questions when they are working on a problem:
"I had never thought of that. Tell me more about it."
"What other ways can we show that?"
"Why do you think that?"
"How did you figure that out?"
Encourage them at home to become inquirer by:
- Encourage areas of your child’s interest by visiting the library to borrow books that explore these topics.
- Model being an inquirer. Admit when you don’t know the answer to a problem or a question and seek out answers in front of your child.
Tentative Dates: November 18th- December 20th
Mrs. Berry
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