Homework & Reminders

PLANNERS

Your child's planner is an important tool we use to communicate daily about what's going on in the classroom and in the school. We encourage you to read your child's planner every night with your child to review the tasks for home. While we are starting to take responsibility for our own learning & homework, and writing in our own planners, we will post here as well daily so that you are aware of what is priority and what is coming up. Thanks for your cooperation as we work together to make your child successful in Grade 1.

What's Happening This Week In Our Hive...

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 - Day 3

Reminders:

• Planner Signed - please review the contents of the planner and initial each day after reading. 
• Mailbag - please review any contents sent home today in your child's mailbag and return any items needing attention as soon as you are able.
• Pizza Lunch Day

Language:

• Snuggle Up & Read Folder (SUR) - please snuggle up and listen to your child read their book to home from their folder brought home to practice their reading goals (located on the left side of the folder). When completed, please record on the reading log. Please return the folder daily. The folders will be checked on Friday unless you note in the planner if a new sheet is required.
• High Frequency Word Rings (HF Ring) - Please review the high frequency words on your child's word ring. As students practice (one time per night for a max. of 2 minutes), check off on back the words students recognize instantly (vs sounding out). As students practice, they are collecting checkmarks. Once students have rings with 10 checkmarks on each word card, send a note in the planner for the rings to be checked and exchanged for new words. Please keep these in Snuggle Up & Read folders for use at home and school with our parent volunteers.
• Sound Card Rings (SC Ring) - Review the letter sounds on your child's ring. As students practice (one time per night for a max. of 2 minutes), check off on back the cards as students recognize instantly (vs needing help or guidance). As students practice, they are collecting checkmarks. Once students have rings with 10 checkmarks on each letter sound card, send a note in the planner for the rings to be checked and exchanged for new cards. Please keep these in Snuggle Up & Read folders for use at home and school with our parent volunteers.

Social Studies (Mrs. Stemmler):

• My Home Worksheet - Monday students brought home a worksheet to complete sometime this week with support from home. Please help them fill in who they live with, what their address is, and then there is a part that says, "What is your favourite part of your home?"  There is a place for them to draw a picture, but it isn't necessary for them to complete that unless they want to. Please complete and return by Friday of this week. 

Thursday, May 2, 2024 - Day 4

Reminders:

• Planner Signed - please review the contents of the planner and initial each day after reading. 
• Mailbag - please review any contents sent home today in your child's mailbag and return any items needing attention as soon as you are able.

Language:

• Snuggle Up & Read Folder (SUR) - please snuggle up and listen to your child read their book to home from their folder brought home to practice their reading goals (located on the left side of the folder). When completed, please record on the reading log. Please return the folder daily. The folders will be checked on tomorrow unless you note in the planner if a new sheet is required.
• High Frequency Word Rings (HF Ring) - Please review the high frequency words on your child's word ring. As students practice (one time per night for a max. of 2 minutes), check off on back the words students recognize instantly (vs sounding out). As students practice, they are collecting checkmarks. Once students have rings with 10 checkmarks on each word card, send a note in the planner for the rings to be checked and exchanged for new words. Please keep these in Snuggle Up & Read folders for use at home and school with our parent volunteers.
• Sound Card Rings (SC Ring) - Review the letter sounds on your child's ring. As students practice (one time per night for a max. of 2 minutes), check off on back the cards as students recognize instantly (vs needing help or guidance). As students practice, they are collecting checkmarks. Once students have rings with 10 checkmarks on each letter sound card, send a note in the planner for the rings to be checked and exchanged for new cards. Please keep these in Snuggle Up & Read folders for use at home and school with our parent volunteers.
• Spelling 'Bee' (Quiz) Tomorrow - Students brought home 5 words that are individual to them to learn (therefore, not all students have the same words) this week. These are high frequency words that are used in reading and writing. We will practice them throughout the week and have a small spelling 'bee' tomorrow. One of the major things to focus on is proper printing. Please see the information page that came home last week for more information.

Math:

• Mental Math Quiz Tomorrow - Each Friday, students will show their learning about the mental math strategies we have been learning about with a small quiz. This week our focus is on One More, One Less, Two More, Two Less, Zero Facts, Wipe Out, Count On, Count Back, Make 10, Doubles, Subtracting Neighbours, Monkey in the Middle, Doubles Plus One, Think Addition and Reverse Doubles strategies. Monday, their quiz will come home to review and make any corrections.

Social Studies (Mrs. Stemmler):

• My Home Worksheet - Monday students brought home a worksheet to complete with support from home. Please help them fill in who they live with, what their address is, and then there is a part that says, "What is your favourite part of your home?"  There is a place for them to draw a picture, but it isn't necessary for them to complete that unless they want to. Please complete and return by tomorrow. 

Friday, May 3, 2024 - Day 5

Dairy Educator Presentation!

Reminders:

• Planner Signed - please review the contents of the planner and initial each day after reading. 
• Mailbag - please review any contents sent home today in your child's mailbag and return any items needing attention as soon as you are able
• Jump Rope for Heart Dedication Forms Home - please complete and return by next Friday.

Language:

• Snuggle Up & Read Folder (SUR) - please snuggle up and listen to your child read their book to home from their folder brought home to practice their reading goals (located on the left side of the folder). When completed, please record on the reading log. Please return the folder daily. The folders will be checked today.
• High Frequency Word Rings (HF Ring) - Please review the high frequency words on your child's word ring. As students practice (one time per night for a max. of 2 minutes), check off on back the words students recognize instantly (vs sounding out). As students practice, they are collecting checkmarks. Once students have rings with 10 checkmarks on each word card, send a note in the planner for the rings to be checked and exchanged for new words. Please keep these in Snuggle Up & Read folders for use at home and school with our parent volunteers.
• Sound Card Rings (SC Ring) - Review the letter sounds on your child's ring. As students practice (one time per night for a max. of 2 minutes), check off on back the cards as students recognize instantly (vs needing help or guidance). As students practice, they are collecting checkmarks. Once students have rings with 10 checkmarks on each letter sound card, send a note in the planner for the rings to be checked and exchanged for new cards. Please keep these in Snuggle Up & Read folders for use at home and school with our parent volunteers.
• Spelling 'Bee' (Quiz) Today - Students brought home 5 words that are individual to them to learn (therefore, not all students have the same words) this week. These are high frequency words that are used in reading and writing. One of the major things to focus on is proper printing not just spelling. Results will come home Monday and learned words will be celebrated!
• Shared Reading - your child will bring home their white Shared Reading folder. This will be a home activity that students will complete each weekend and return to school the following Monday. Please review the letter on the inside of the folder and work on this week's activity as listed.
• Library Books Due Monday - please return the library books to ensure we have time to check in and prepare for our library day on Tuesday. 

Math:

• Mental Math Quiz - Students will show their learning about the mental math strategies we have been learning about with a small quiz. This week our focus is on One More, One Less, Two More, Two Less, Zero Facts, Wipe Out, Count On, Count Back, Make 10, Doubles, Subtracting Neighbours, Monkey in the Middle, Doubles Plus One, Think Addition and Reverse Doubles strategies. Monday, their quiz will come home to review and make any corrections.

Social Studies (Mrs. Stemmler):

• My Home Worksheet - Monday students brought home a worksheet to complete with support from home. Please help them fill in who they live with, what their address is, and then there is a part that says, "What is your favourite part of your home?"  There is a place for them to draw a picture, but it isn't necessary for them to complete that unless they want to. Please complete and return by today. 

What's Coming Up Next Week In Our Hive...

Monday, May 6, 2024 - Day 1

Reminders:

• Planner Signed - please review the contents of the planner and initial each day after reading. 
• Mailbag - please review any contents sent home today in your child's mailbag and return any items needing attention as soon as you are able.
• Jump Rope for Heart Dedication Forms - forms came home on Friday. Please complete and return by this Friday.

Language:

• Snuggle Up & Read Folder (SUR) - please snuggle up and listen to your child read their book to home from their folder brought home to practice their reading goals (located on the left side of the folder). When completed, please record on the reading log. Please return the folder daily. The folders will be checked on Friday unless you note in the planner if a new sheet is required.
• High Frequency Word Rings (HF Ring) - Please review the high frequency words on your child's word ring. As students practice (one time per night for a max. of 2 minutes), check off on back the words students recognize instantly (vs sounding out). As students practice, they are collecting checkmarks. Once students have rings with 10 checkmarks on each word card, send a note in the planner for the rings to be checked and exchanged for new words. Please keep these in Snuggle Up & Read folders for use at home and school with our parent volunteers.
• Sound Card Rings (SC Ring) - Review the letter sounds on your child's ring. As students practice (one time per night for a max. of 2 minutes), check off on back the cards as students recognize instantly (vs needing help or guidance). As students practice, they are collecting checkmarks. Once students have rings with 10 checkmarks on each letter sound card, send a note in the planner for the rings to be checked and exchanged for new cards. Please keep these in Snuggle Up & Read folders for use at home and school with our parent volunteers.
• Shared Reading Due - On Friday last week, your child brought home their white Shared Reading folder. This will be a home activity that students will complete each weekend and return to school the following Monday (or Tuesday if a holiday). Please review the letter on the inside of the folder and work on this week's activity as listed. Thank you for your cooperation in this activity.  
• Spelling Words Home - Today, students will be coming home with 5 words that are individual to them to learn (therefore, not all students have the same words). These are high frequency words that are used in reading and writing. We will practice them throughout the week and have a small spelling 'bee' on Fridays.
• Library Books Due Today - please return the library books to ensure we have time to check in and prepare for our library day tomorrow.

Math:

• Mental Math Quiz Home - On Friday, students wrote a little math quiz using their learning about the mental math strategies. This week our focus is on One More, One Less, Two More, Two Less, Zero Facts, Wipe Out, Count On, Count Back, Make 10, Doubles, Subtracting Neighbours, Monkey in the Middle, Doubles Plus One, Think Addition and Reverse Doubles strategies. Please see the information sheet that came home previously or the blog about our mental math strategies. Today, some students brought home their quiz to review and make any corrections. Please return corrected, tomorrow.

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 - Day 2

Guest Writer Workshop Today! Students get to have a little special treat of having a guest teacher to help them with their writing!

Reminders:

• Planner Signed - please review the contents of the planner and initial each day after reading. 
• Mailbag - please review any contents sent home today in your child's mailbag and return any items needing attention as soon as you are able.
• Green Day Tomorrow - wear green tomorrow to raise awareness about children's mental health and wellness
• Jump Rope for Heart Dedication Forms - forms came home on Friday. Please complete and return by this Friday.

Language:

• Snuggle Up & Read Folder (SUR) - please snuggle up and listen to your child read their book to home from their folder brought home to practice their reading goals (located on the left side of the folder). When completed, please record on the reading log. Please return the folder daily. The folders will be checked on Friday unless you note in the planner if a new sheet is required.
• High Frequency Word Rings (HF Ring) - Please review the high frequency words on your child's word ring. As students practice (one time per night for a max. of 2 minutes), check off on back the words students recognize instantly (vs sounding out). As students practice, they are collecting checkmarks. Once students have rings with 10 checkmarks on each word card, send a note in the planner for the rings to be checked and exchanged for new words. Please keep these in Snuggle Up & Read folders for use at home and school with our parent volunteers.
• Sound Card Rings (SC Ring) - Review the letter sounds on your child's ring. As students practice (one time per night for a max. of 2 minutes), check off on back the cards as students recognize instantly (vs needing help or guidance). As students practice, they are collecting checkmarks. Once students have rings with 10 checkmarks on each letter sound card, send a note in the planner for the rings to be checked and exchanged for new cards. Please keep these in Snuggle Up & Read folders for use at home and school with our parent volunteers.
• Library Day - Students were able to go to the school library today to pick out one book for them to bring home to read! These will be due the day before our next library day to ensure all books are back for students to be able to check out a new book. Please keep these books in a safe spot at home until you are done with them but please do return next Monday to be prepared for our next library day. Happy reading!

Math:

• Mental Math Quiz Corrections Due - Students brought home their math quiz from Friday to correct. This week our focus is on One More, One Less, Two More, Two Less, Zero Facts, Wipe Out, Count On, Count Back, Make 10, Doubles, Subtracting Neighbours, Monkey in the Middle, Doubles Plus One, Think Addition and Reverse Doubles strategies. Yesterday, their quiz came home to review and make any corrections. Please return corrected, today.

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 - Day 3

Reminders:

• Planner Signed - please review the contents of the planner and initial each day after reading. 
• Mailbag - please review any contents sent home today in your child's mailbag and return any items needing attention as soon as you are able.
• Pizza Lunch Day
• Green Day Today - wear green today to raise awareness about children's mental health and wellness
• Jump Rope for Heart Dedication Forms - forms came home on Friday. Please complete and return by this Friday.

Language:

• Snuggle Up & Read Folder (SUR) - please snuggle up and listen to your child read their book to home from their folder brought home to practice their reading goals (located on the left side of the folder). When completed, please record on the reading log. Please return the folder daily. The folders will be checked on Friday unless you note in the planner if a new sheet is required.
• High Frequency Word Rings (HF Ring) - Please review the high frequency words on your child's word ring. As students practice (one time per night for a max. of 2 minutes), check off on back the words students recognize instantly (vs sounding out). As students practice, they are collecting checkmarks. Once students have rings with 10 checkmarks on each word card, send a note in the planner for the rings to be checked and exchanged for new words. Please keep these in Snuggle Up & Read folders for use at home and school with our parent volunteers.
• Sound Card Rings (SC Ring) - Review the letter sounds on your child's ring. As students practice (one time per night for a max. of 2 minutes), check off on back the cards as students recognize instantly (vs needing help or guidance). As students practice, they are collecting checkmarks. Once students have rings with 10 checkmarks on each letter sound card, send a note in the planner for the rings to be checked and exchanged for new cards. Please keep these in Snuggle Up & Read folders for use at home and school with our parent volunteers.

Thursday, May 9, 2024 - Day 4

Reminders:

• Planner Signed - please review the contents of the planner and initial each day after reading. 
• Mailbag - please review any contents sent home today in your child's mailbag and return any items needing attention as soon as you are able.
• Jump Rope for Heart Dedication Forms - forms came home on Friday. Please complete and return by tomorrow.

Language:

• Snuggle Up & Read Folder (SUR) - please snuggle up and listen to your child read their book to home from their folder brought home to practice their reading goals (located on the left side of the folder). When completed, please record on the reading log. Please return the folder daily. The folders will be checked on tomorrow unless you note in the planner if a new sheet is required.
• High Frequency Word Rings (HF Ring) - Please review the high frequency words on your child's word ring. As students practice (one time per night for a max. of 2 minutes), check off on back the words students recognize instantly (vs sounding out). As students practice, they are collecting checkmarks. Once students have rings with 10 checkmarks on each word card, send a note in the planner for the rings to be checked and exchanged for new words. Please keep these in Snuggle Up & Read folders for use at home and school with our parent volunteers.
• Sound Card Rings (SC Ring) - Review the letter sounds on your child's ring. As students practice (one time per night for a max. of 2 minutes), check off on back the cards as students recognize instantly (vs needing help or guidance). As students practice, they are collecting checkmarks. Once students have rings with 10 checkmarks on each letter sound card, send a note in the planner for the rings to be checked and exchanged for new cards. Please keep these in Snuggle Up & Read folders for use at home and school with our parent volunteers.
• Retell Presentations - please be ready to present with your non-fiction retell book and your retell notes that we have been working on for the last couple of weeks. We will be drawing names to present a few each day this week.
• Spelling 'Bee' (Quiz) Tomorrow - Students brought home 5 words that are individual to them to learn (therefore, not all students have the same words) this week. These are high frequency words that are used in reading and writing. We will practice them throughout the week and have a small spelling 'bee' tomorrow. One of the major things to focus on is proper printing. Please see the information page that came home last week for more information.

Math:

• Mental Math Quiz Tomorrow - Each Friday, students will show their learning about the mental math strategies we have been learning about with a small quiz. This week our focus is on One More, One Less, Two More, Two Less, Zero Facts, Wipe Out, Count On, Count Back, Make 10, Doubles, Subtracting Neighbours, Monkey in the Middle, Doubles Plus One, Think Addition and Reverse Doubles strategies. Monday, their quiz will come home to review and make any corrections.

Friday, May 10, 2024 - Day 5

Happy Birthday to Brody tomorrow!

Happy Mother's Day this weekend to all those wonderful moms, grandmas, foster moms, aunties, stepmoms and all those that step up to really take on a mothering role! Enjoy your special day!

Reminders:

• Planner Signed - please review the contents of the planner and initial each day after reading. 
• Mailbag - please review any contents sent home today in your child's mailbag and return any items needing attention as soon as you are able
• Jump Rope for Heart Dedication Forms - forms came home on Friday. Please complete and return by today

Language:

• Snuggle Up & Read Folder (SUR) - please snuggle up and listen to your child read their book to home from their folder brought home to practice their reading goals (located on the left side of the folder). When completed, please record on the reading log. Please return the folder daily. The folders will be checked today.
• High Frequency Word Rings (HF Ring) - Please review the high frequency words on your child's word ring. As students practice (one time per night for a max. of 2 minutes), check off on back the words students recognize instantly (vs sounding out). As students practice, they are collecting checkmarks. Once students have rings with 10 checkmarks on each word card, send a note in the planner for the rings to be checked and exchanged for new words. Please keep these in Snuggle Up & Read folders for use at home and school with our parent volunteers.
• Sound Card Rings (SC Ring) - Review the letter sounds on your child's ring. As students practice (one time per night for a max. of 2 minutes), check off on back the cards as students recognize instantly (vs needing help or guidance). As students practice, they are collecting checkmarks. Once students have rings with 10 checkmarks on each letter sound card, send a note in the planner for the rings to be checked and exchanged for new cards. Please keep these in Snuggle Up & Read folders for use at home and school with our parent volunteers.
• Spelling 'Bee' (Quiz) Today - Students brought home 5 words that are individual to them to learn (therefore, not all students have the same words) this week. These are high frequency words that are used in reading and writing. One of the major things to focus on is proper printing not just spelling. Results will come home Monday and learned words will be celebrated!
• Shared Reading - your child will bring home their white Shared Reading folder. This will be a home activity that students will complete each weekend and return to school the following Monday. Please review the letter on the inside of the folder and work on this week's activity as listed.
• Library Books Due Monday - please return the library books to ensure we have time to check in and prepare for our library day on Tuesday. 

Math:

• Mental Math Quiz - Students will show their learning about the mental math strategies we have been learning about with a small quiz. This week our focus is on One More, One Less, Two More, Two Less, Zero Facts, Wipe Out, Count On, Count Back, Make 10, Doubles, Subtracting Neighbours, Monkey in the Middle, Doubles Plus One, Think Addition and Reverse Doubles strategies. Monday, their quiz will come home to review and make any corrections.