Whitewood Elementary

1st Grade

A Note from the Teacher:

If you signed up for party treats in the coming weeks, a reminder note will be coming home.

What We Are Learning:

Reading: Blends Ph Th Sh, long a_e

Writing: Informative writing: learning about animals from the rainforest

Math: Completed Topic 4 and 5.

Science/Social Studies: Needs/Wants, Phases of the moon

Dates to Know:

12/6- Teacher Inservice-No School

12/13- Christmas Program- PreK- 2nd grade @ 6:00pm

12/21-1/05 Christmas Break!

Reminders:

As the weather continues to change and get colder, please remember to send your child with appropriate recess gear.

Wrangler of the Month

Congratulations to Emrik for being Wrangler of the Month!

Contact Information:

Please feel free to contact me at any time with questions or concerns either through Remind or with the following contact information:

Mrs. Whitted

kayelyn.whitted@k12.sd.us

605-269-2264

A Note From Our Interventionist: Ms. Simons

First Diary

My daughter, Meg became really interested in reading when I started writing down her thoughts in a diary. Some days, I’d write down what she said about school or our funny kitten. Other times, I’d ask her questions and write the answers. “What made you laugh today?” “Tell me about your best friend,”

When a page was finished, I’d read it to her. Boy, did she ever listen! I loved seeing Meg pull out her diary and “read” it to her dad. She was so proud! 💗

Take them along

Our family has gotten into the habit of taking books with us whenever we go out. When we have to wait at places like the doctor’s office, we have something special to do. Reading seems to magically soothe my children when they’re impatient or nervous. 💗