In Phonics, we have been working hard in phonics, we practiced the new glued sounds -all, -am, -an and applied these concepts to both reading and spelling. We read the controlled text "Macks and Bugs." Students were asked to "scoop" the sentences to practice reading with fluency. After reading we discussed the story and students made a story map about the characters, setting and main events of the story. Then students were asked to draw a picture about the story. This is a great way to practice comprehension and writing about reading. It is in your child's yellow folder tonight, for extra practice they can read it to you. We just introduced a new concept, which is learning basewords and the suffix s. Sometimes the suffix /s/ makes the /z/ sound. For example, in the word bugs.. the s at the end sounds like the /z/ sound. We are teaching the children to write the baseword first then add on the suffix s. We will practice marking these words all week. 

Example of words to practice at home-

dogs  pegs  chills  rugs  kids  bills bells beds mops 

lips packs jugs ships cops wets kiss off ball tall ball

Dictation Sentences- 

Did you get your wet socks?

The shells are red. 

Pam hugs the pup when she gets sad. 

Where are the dogs fed?

Dan shops here at the mall. 

There are six mops out back. 

TRICK WORDS: As we move along in our phonics program, more and more trick words are being added to our list. It is important to practice reading and spelling these trick words often at home with your child.

Trick Word List-

were      his        your
of           has       they
are          into     was
who         we      one
what        be       said
when       me      from
where      she      have
there        for      does
here         you

                                              Watching These Kids Learn to Read is so Exciting!

              They beg to read the BOB books everyday at DEAR time!

In Religion, we are focusing on the Christmas season and Advent. We started our day with a great Advent prayer service  on zoom. The middle school students lead us in prayer, and 1b was listening and praying and singing. What a nice way to start our day and prepare for the Christmas Season. 

Upcoming Events-

We are meeting today after school to discuss ways we can make the Christmas season fun and memorable in 1b.  My hopes is that we plan something that is meaningful for those in need and will make the students feel good about giving this Christmas season. Stay tuned for all the exciting plans! 

 Important Dates

December 3- No school.. Professional Development Day

December 10- Report Cards

December 14th- Christmas Concert * 2 show times  1:00- 6:30- Children should dressed in their Christmas attire... more details are coming from office

December 23rd- No school Christmas Break.. MacLean Fun Camp will be at BSS from 8:00-4:00 

1b Wish List

We are getting into the colder temps and although we will be going out most days, we do stay in when it is too cold. Our class would love some indoor recess toys or games. 

Things would love in 1b-

* Paper Towels

* Dry Erase Markers

* Stickers

* Legos - Used ones are great

* Board Games- Used ones are fine

* A Case of Water

Please Send in with Each Child-

* 3-4 empty toilet paper rolls for crafts

* Most kids do not have markers and crayons.. they have lost or broke them please ask your child what they need from their art box. Christmas might be a good time for new markers!