We are continuing to develop our routines and I am so impressed with how quickly everything is falling into place. Our three class rules are Be Respectful, Be Responsible and Be Safe. We identified four agreements that fit within these categories that describe how we want things to be in Room 108. They are: Be kind to everyone. Always try our best. Be a great listener. Use materials as tools.
We read the book Elmer and discussed the importance of being ourselves and celebrate what makes us unique. During reader's workshop students were introduced to the variety of seating options available during this time and they are practicing choosing the best space to be an independent reader. In math we are exploring different visual models including tally marks and ten frames. We created a couple different charts with a popsicle theme, practiced counting by 2's and recorded the different observations students had in regards to how the information was organized. We had our first full session with the chromebooks this week using Lexia, a program that provides explicit, systematic, personalized learning in the six areas of reading instruction (phonological awareness, phonics, structural analysis, fluency, vocabulary and comprehension). This is just one way we will be integrating technology this year. At this time the plan is to use Lexia a couple days a week during Word Work. Upcoming Dates Tuesday, September 11 PTA Meeting 8:30 am in the Cafeteria Tuesday, September 18 Picture Day Friday, September 21 Book Order Due Thursday, September 27 Back to School Night 5:30 - 7 pm
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MS. SCHIADAI teach first grade in southeast Portland where every day brings a new adventure!
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