Town Center Elementary: October 15th

Calendar:

October 15th - First Grade Raffle Winners Party - "Pumpkins and Treats".

October 12th - End of the 1st 9 weeks
October 16th - Picture Retakes

October 19th - Report Cards go home - Please sign and return
October 22nd - 26th - Red Ribbon Week (look in next week's blog to see what our dress up days are!!))
November 19th - 23rd - No School/Thanksgiving Holiday

Announcements:

*** First Grade has open spots for the PTO Raffle from the Fall Family Picnic. Pumpkin Painting Party and the Lunch Party with the first grade teachers still has open spot. The Pumpkin Painting Party is $25.00 and will be on October 15th from 3:15 - 4:15. The Lunch Party is also $25.00 and will be on October 22nd. If you are interested in either of these, please let your teacher know asap. You can send a check (payable to the TCE PTO) in the green folder with your child. Thank you to PTO for this wonderful fundraiser!!! All money is due by Monday morning, October 15th.

What Are We Learning?

Language Arts / Reading:

Next week's spelling rule: silent e and the long /o/ sound.

We have been enjoying poetry each week by adding a poem to our poetry folders that we keep in our Reader's Workshop bag. Our learners love to take out their poetry folders during workshop time to practice.

During Writer's Workshop, we are concentrating on adding detail to our writing. We will also have a new editing check sheet that we will use to make sure that we are putting everything into our stories that we need to. Our writing is really taking off!!

Social Studies:

We will continue our study on patriotic symbols. We will focus on the Flag and its meaning and the Liberty Bell. Our Mind Mission activity will be to design a noise making device.

Math:

Learners will apply addition and subtraction strategies to real world connections.

Math Take Home Activity:
Please practice math facts with your child. Reflex math or flash cards are good options.

Science:

In first grade, learners may think that water and ice are two different things instead of understanding that they are two different forms of the same thing. This week we will be have some hands on science investigations that will clarify this point.

First Grade Spotlight:

1A:

1A is so happy to spotlight Madeline. She wants to be a teacher when she grows up. Madeline is excited about taking ballet lessons this year and performing as an angel in the Nutcracker this year. What a perfect role for our sweet Madeline! When Madeline is not at school or taking ballet lessons, she loves to sleep. 1A loves you Madeline!

1B:

1B is proud to spotlight Kaylynh this week!!! Kaylynh shows incredible citizenship every day that she comes to school! She loves to read and work at school. Her favorite book is a chapter book called The Princess in Black. When she isn't at school she loves to watch Fancy Nancy on TV and eat her favorite candy, Pop Rocks! When asked what makes her happy she said, "colors". Her favorite color is turquoise! 1B loves Kaylynh!!!!

1C:

1C is excited to spotlight Ella this week! Ella has such a gentle heart with a passion for animals. She loves to spend her free time loving on her puppy and 5 cats. Ella also enjoys math problems and watching YouTube. She is a friend to all and we love how Ella's smile brightens our day!

1D:

1D is thrilled to spotlight Alex this week! He loves to draw and build with legos! His creations are very detailed. 1D enjoys listening to his thorough explanations when he shares his creations during Texan Town! He loves to read, run, and play with friends! 1D adores Alex!

This Week's Pics