We continue to work very hard in first grade! In reading, we will start a new lesson on Monday. Please continue to review vocabulary in your child's notebook as often as possible. We are building a strong vocabulary background. Any extra review/practice from previous lists will help your child master his/her vocabulary! Each week students will have a spelling test on Friday. Spelling words and dictation sentence are always written in the Friday Letter so you have a chance to begin reviewing words etc. for the upcoming week. We have learned quite a bit about various bears. We will continue to learn about the characteristics and habitats of certain bears. In math, we are learning about sorting/classifying items. We will also learn about different types of graphs such as, pictographs, bar graphs and how to use tally marks. Please continue to review addition/subtraction facts. at home. Important Reminders: Student of the Month Character Education for December is Compassion/Caring. We are still collecting new hats, scarves and gloves for our Giving Tree. The students have enjoyed decorating the tree by the main office. Knights of Columbus Canned Food Drive will begin November 30th-December 10th. Please send in canned goods for this worthy cause. Friday, December 4th: School is closed for teacher in-service