1ST GRADE NEWSLETTER ~ MARCH 30- APRIL 3, 2015

Religion:  We will discuss Holy Week this week.
We will  pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary this week.
Holy Thursday-washing of the feet
Good Friday-service at 9:00

Reading:  Peter's Chair
-skills:  compound words, character, setting, plot, vowels ew, ue, ui, adjectives for how many
-story test Thursday

Spelling:  compound words
-pretest Monday
-dictation Wednesday
-final test Friday

Spelling Word Lists:

List 1:  backpack, baseball, bluebird, brainstorm, flashlight, herself, inside, lunchbox, outside, suitcase, picture, remember

List 2:  chew, newspaper, outgrew, gluestick, bruise, grapefruit, grasshopper, knockout, oatmeal, wristwatch, picture, remember

Math: Chapter 8:  Two-Digit Addition and Subtraction
skills:  use 100 chart to add, use models to add, make ten to add

Science:  life cycle of a chick

Social Studies:  Second Step-empathy

Other:

Notes from the Teacher:

-I would like to thank Macy Critchelow for donating the books from the Book Fair to our classroom!  We appreciate your kindness!

-I hope you have a Blessed Easter and a wonderful spring break!  Relax and enjoy your family!  :)

Important Events;

Mar. 30- Report Cards Go Home

Apr. 3- 9:00-Good Friday Service

Apr. 6-10- Spring Break

Apr. 9- Last Day to order Market Day online

Apr. 15- 1:00-3:00- Pick Up Market Day

Apr. 16- 9:00 Mass

Apr. 23- 9:00 Mass

Apr. 24- FREE Dress Day

Apr. 30- Mass

May 7- 9:00 Mass/ Crowning of Mary after Mass/ Last Day to order Market Day online

May 13- 1:00-3:00- Pick Up Market Day

May 14- 9:00 Mass

May 19-  No School- Election Primaries

1ST GRADE NEWSLETTER ~ MARCH 23-27, 2015

Religion:  Chapter 15:  The Holy Spirit is Our Helper
We will say the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary all during Lent.
We will pray the Stations of the Cross on Thursdays at 1:00.

Reading:  The Lady in the Moon
-skills:  long i:  ie, igh, realism/fantasy, kn, wr, adjectives for what kind
-story test Thursday

Spelling:  long i:  ie, igh words
-pretest Monday
-dictation Wednesday
-final test Friday

Spelling Word Lists:

List 1:  bright, high, lie, light, might, night, pie, right, tie, tight, above, laugh

List 2:  flies, delight, tried, firefighter, sight, knelt, knock, shipwreck, wreath, wrong, above, laugh

Math:  Chapter 8:  Two-Digit Addition and Subtraction
-skills:  add and subtract with 20, add tens, subtract tens

Science:  Chapter 8:  Observing Matter

Social Studies:  Women's History

Other: 

 Notes from the Teacher:

-Registration to attend OCS for the 2015-2016 School Year has begun! Registration helps us plan for staffing for next year. It is very important that you get your form filled out ONLINE as soon as possible.

You should receive an email from OCS with information. If you get your forms filled in and submitted by March 27, your $50 deposit will be applied toward tuition. If your child will need After School Care, you will also sign up for this during ONLINE registration. It is VERY IMPORTANT that you register ASAP, as this program fills up quickly.

-The Book Fair is next week. We will preview the books first and then the children will be able to purchase items later in the week. Here is a link to our Book Fair and the hours it is open:

http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/owensborocathelemk3campus1

--This is the LAST MONTH for Book It!

Upcoming Events

Mar. 23-27- Book Fair

Mar. 26- 6:00- PTO Meeting at K-3 Campus / 9:00- Mass with Bishop Medley

Mar. 27- FREE Dress Day

Mar. 30- Report Cards Go Home

Apr. 3- Good Friday- School is IN Session

Apr. 6-10- Spring Break

Apr. 9- Last Day to order Market Day online

Apr. 15- 1:00-3:00- Pick Up Market Day

Apr. 16- 9:00 Mass

Apr. 23- 9:00 Mass

Apr. 24- FREE Dress Day

Apr. 30- Mass

May 7- 9:00 Mass/ Crowning of Mary after Mass/ Last Day to order Market Day online

May 13- 1:00-3:00- Pick Up Market Day

May 14- 9:00 Mass

1ST GRADE NEWSLETTER ~ MARCH 16-20, 2015

Religion:  Chapter 14:  We Celebrate the Gift of the Holy Spirit
We will pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary all during Lent.
Saint of the Week:  Saint Patrick
Stations of the Cross - Thursdays at 1:00

Reading:  Mister Bones:  Dinosaur Hunter
-skills:  long o:  oa, ow, three-letter blends, author's purpose, adjectives for sizes
-story test Thursday


Spelling:  long o:  oa, ow words
-pretest Monday
-dictation Wednesday
-final test Friday

Spelling Word Lists:

List 1:  blow, boat, coat, loaf, pillow, road, row, snow, soap, yellow, once, wild

List 2:  boast, coach, loaded, roamed, growth, rainbows, shrimp, spring, stripes, throat, once, wild

Math:  Chapter 7:  Compare Numbers
-skills:  problem solving, 10 less, 10 more, review, chapter 7 test

Science:  Chapter 8:  Observing Matter

Social Studies:   History of St. Patrick's Day, Junior Achievement

Other:

Notes from the Teacher:

-Mr. Will Wathen (Anna Katherine’s dad) is teaching Junior Achievement to our class once a week for the next few weeks.  We appreciate the time he’s spending to work with our children.  Thank you, Mr. Wathen!

-Registration to attend OCS for the 2015-2016 School Year has begun!  Registration helps us plan for staffing for next year.  It is very important that you get your form filled out ONLINE as soon as possible.  You should receive an email from OCS with information.  If you get your forms filled in and submitted by March 27, your $50 deposit will be applied toward tuition.  If your child will need After School Care, you will also sign up for this during ONLINE registration.  It is VERY IMPORTANT that you register ASAP, as this program fills up quickly.

 -Don’t forget to read for Book It!  March is the last month.

Upcoming Events

Mar. 19- 9:00 Mass

Mar. 23-27- Book Fair

Mar. 26- 6:00- PTO Meeting at K-3 Campus / 9:00- Mass with Bishop Medley

Mar. 27- FREE Dress Day

Apr. 2- No Mass- Holy Thursday

Apr. 3- Good Friday- School is IN Session

Apr. 6-10- Spring Break

Apr. 9- Last Day to order Market Day online

Apr. 15- 1:00-3:00- Pick Up Market Day

Apr. 16- 9:00 Mass

Apr. 23- 9:00 Mass

Apr. 24- FREE Dress Day
Apr. 30- Mass
May 7- 9:00 Mass / Crowning of Mary after Mass / Last Day to order Market Day 
May 13- 1:00-3:00- Pick Up Market Day