Week of August 24th

 

What is 1st Grade Learning? 

Religion

Second Day of School Chapel Service – Please wear chapel clothes.

We will read about God’s creation and set-up our prayer journals.               

Memory:  begins next week

Reading

We will read a variety of texts including Critter Jitters, Chrysanthemum and some Pete the Cat books.  

Phonics: Review of vowels and consonants

Reading Fluency Skill:  We will practice reading a complete sentence fluently.  

Spelling: – begins Sept. 8th

Writing

This week we will write All About Me and This Summer Was a Hoot.  

Grammar:  begins Sept. 8th

Math

We will review counting on a number line and 100’s chart.  We will also use our math boxes and work in math centers. 

Science

5 Senses:  We will review the 5 senses.    

Social Studies

Unit 1:  Families and Communities

Please Note…

NEW and IMPORTANT– 

Snack and water bottles–    Please send a healthy snack with your child each day.  I will have extra snacks available in case it is forgotten on a busy morning.  Water bottles can be used throughout the day and can be refilled at the drinking fountain.

PAST NEWS–  

Thank you for helping your child organize supplies on Orientation Day.  It was nice meeting you and giving you a sneak peek of our classroom.  

IMPORTANT DATES: 

Tues. 8/25 – First Day of School

Wed. 8/26 – First chapel service

Thurs. 8/27 – Panther Parents Back 2 School Family Night Event 4:30 – 6:30 (Bouncy Houses, food available for purchase)

Tues. 9/1 – Back to School Parent Information Night  6:00

Fri. 9/4 – Mon. 9/7 – No School- Labor Day Weekend

Sun. 9/13 – St. Paul Church Picnic –  Students will sing at 11:00

Wed. 9/23- School Picture Retakes

Fri. 9/25 – Harvest Festival 6:00 – 7:30