November 26th 2012

We hope everyone had a safe and happy long weekend and family time this weekend. As we see kids growing everyday we are thankful for their presence in our classroom and the effort they make striving toward their goals. Thank you, Teravista First Grade Families, for sharing in these goals with us and allowing us to grow as leaders and learners in First Grade! We are especially thankful for all of our families and students!

Curriculum:

Reading and Writing: Class Research and Expository Text
Planning, Drafting and Revising Letters and Narrative Texts using adjectives

Math: Problem Solving; Patterns - Concrete and Number Patterns

Science:Introduction to Natural Resources (Soil, Water, and Air)

Social Studies and Leadership: Customs and Traditions

Reminders:

• CommUnity Fest and the Book Fair will be next week with CommUnity Fest on Decemebr 6th. Be sure to come by and share some of the traditions of our Teravista Families!
• The next three Fridays will be the TVE Holiday Shop - Students may bring small amounts of money to purchase small gifts for their family. This Holiday store, similar to the TVE Jungle last year, will occur at lunch and students may bring money on these dates - November 30th, Dec. 7th and Dec. 14th.
• TAG nominations will be due Friday 12/7. Parent nomination packets will be available in the office.

Calendar:

Dec 4th - Student Leadership Council Meeting

December 4^th-7^th Book Fair
December 7th - TAG Nominations due to Mrs. Smith

December 5^th Early Release

December 6^th CommUnity Fest and Book Fair open Late

December 12 - First Grade Field Trip to Zach Scott Theatre
December 14 - Winter Customs and Traditions Day Rotations
December 20 ^-  Winter Party