Week of May 13th
Reading-This week we continued our content literacy unit by reading about specialized animal body parts like chameleons and animals with special ears.
Writing- This week we continued our persuasive/opinion writing unit. We learned there are no right or wrong opinions. We also learned there are 3 basic types of sentences to use with this kind of writing:
1) statement of opinion. 2) reasons for the opinion (the BECAUSE sentence/s) and 3) the restatement of opinion (the frog or repeat, repeat sentence)
Phonics- This week we worked on vowel teams for the long u sound. We learned ue and ew makes the long u sound in the word. We also learned that u by itself can make the long u sound when it is used in an open syllable.
Sight words: use, saw, one, yes and some
Math- This week we completed chapter 12 learning about picture graphs and tally charts to help us organize and understand data.
Science- This week we have discussed inherited traits between parent animals and their babies. We learned to look for clues that the baby and parent share to match the correct baby to the correct parent.
SEL- This week we learned about integrity from our ninjas. They taught us that it is important to have integrity. We learned it means telling the truth every time, even when it is hard, and it means to do what is expected, event when you think no one is watching.
IMPORTANT NEWS-
1) Please return all library books to school ASAP
2) We filled our marble jar and the kids voted to watch Up! So we will do this on Thursday
Specials Schedule:
Music- Monday and Wednesday at 2:30
Gym- Monday and Wednesday at 3:00 (children must wear gym shoes for safety)
Art- Tuesday at 2:45
LMC- Thursday at 2:45-- ALL Library books are due by 5/16
Contact Miss Krueger
Email: kkrueger@sd25.org
Location: 1315 East Miner Street, Arlington Heights, IL, USA
Phone: 847-398-4297
Twitter: @misskkrueger
All About Miss Krueger
My name is Miss Krueger, and this is my 8th year teaching at Windsor. I am so excited to be in first grade again this year!!
I have a Bachelor's degree in Special Education from Illinois State University, and a Master's degree in Elementary Education from Loyola University Chicago. Additionally, I have teaching certificates in English Language Learners and Early Childhood Education.
Previously, I taught for seven years in Kildeer School District 96 working with students in 2nd through 5th grades. Before that I taught kindergarten for Des Plaines School District 62. I loved teaching Kindergarten here at Windsor for two years, and LOVE first grade just as much!
I have a dog, named Cub's Championship Reign but we just call him "Champ" and we love spending summers by our pool. I also have a niece and nephew I love spending time with.
Favorite Colors: Blue and Purple
Favorite Season: Summer
Favorite Books: The Dot, Fancy Nancy books, Percy Jackson books
Favorite Movies: anything Disney!
Favorite Teams: Chicago Cubs and Chicago Blackhawks
Favorite Holidays: Christmas and Halloween
Favorite Stores: Target, Amazon and Disney Store
Favorite Treats: Smores and strawberries