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January 6th - 10th

NDLC has started a School Newspaper. Mrs. Steif is working to publish one newspaper per month. The journalists will be students at NDLC and carry a "theme" each month. Last month's theme was Kindness. We will read parts of this in the classroom but feel free to read it as a family, talk about it, and envision together what else your students could have added! Enjoy the NDLC Times!

Classroom News 

Word Study:
Kindergarten: you, an, can, no
1st Grade: not, mom, out, now, of

Writing: This week we will be starting our How-To Unit. We will work to find small moments in our day that we can teach others how-to do something. Thinking about our audience will be a big deal. For example: writing about how math goes for a new student or substitute teacher, how to take care of a dog for a future dog owner, etc. Take a few minutes this week to ask your child what they will write about. 

 Also, if you are in school to pick up your child or visiting, stop in the NDLC Hall to check out our Nonfiction Writing. Pick a few pieces to enjoy and jot a compliment down. It is so wonderful to have an audience!

Reading: We started a new unit last week! Readers Have Big Jobs to Do is our focus. Each student is going to be the boss of their reading. Readers say, "I can do this!" In class we will talk about the different tools/strategies readers use to solve words. We will learn how to "Check it!" to self-monitor as we read. Your child will make a goal for their reading this week and celebrate their hard work at the end of the week. 

Researchers Workshop: We will be researching what Holiday's are celebrated around the world throughout the year. This will introduce our class to diverse cultures and give them a global perspective. They will choose a Holiday to research and do a final project at the end of this week.

What's new this week in Kindergarten? 

Math: Your mathematician will be reviewing shapes by sorting them by color, shape, and size. We will be doing addition and subtraction stories using 5-groups, which will help your child solve problems with larger numbers. We will also be classifying with equal to and not equal to.  

What's new this week in First Grade? 

Math: We are learning tens and ones. Your mathematician will use these skills to show greater 2-digit numbers. This week we will be focusing on place value, solving story problems using different methods, and matching up numbers with their number words. 

Pictures from Grinch Day and the Winter Scoot!



Upcoming Events:
January 17th - Early Dismissal 11:30
January 20th - No School
January 21st - Dress Like What You Want To Be When You Grow Up
January 22nd - Twin Day and Mrs. Ludtke Returns! 
January 23rd - Active/Sport Wear and Family Night 5:30
January 24th - Crazy Purple Day

Have an amazing week!

Mrs. Lemm

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