Saturday, January 30, 2016

1st GRADE NEWSLETTER ~ FEBRUARY 1-5, 2016

Religion:  Catholic Schools Week lessons
We will pray the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary this week.
We will also pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet.

Reading/English:  All About Penguins unit
skills:  penguins, adaptations, types of penguins, penguins vs. birds, locating penguins on the map

Spelling:  Spelling Bee
We will have a spelling bee this week between all the first grades.  5 children will compete from each first grade.  There will be no spelling list/test this week.

Math:  Chapter 7:  Compare Numbers
skills:  problem solving - compare numbers, 10 more, 10 less, 100th day of school activities

Science:  All About Penguins unit

Social Studies:  Groundhog Day

Other:  

Notes from the Teacher:
 
-Congratulations to our Classroom Spelling Bee winners who will compete in the first grade spelling bee on Thursday:  Sam Brauer, Abby Hyland, Tyler Blandford, Adrienne Owens, and Tyce Boling!  Great job!  Good luck Thursday!
-There are many activities happening this week.  Please check the “Upcoming Events”  to see what is special for each day.
-In appreciation of all my wonderful students, we will have a special MOVIE DAY Tuesday.  Your child may bring a pillow and blanket/towel to school.  


Upcoming Events:

Feb. 1-5- Catholic Schools Week
Feb. 1- I Love My School Day
Feb. 2- Teacher and Staff Appreciation Day
Feb. 3- Student Appreciation Day
Feb. 4- Parent Appreciation Day and Fun in Faith Day / 9:00 Mass
Feb. 5- Grandparents Day- program-12:30 in GYM
Feb. 9- Field Trip to RiverPark- “Peter Rabbit Tales”
Feb. 10- 9:00 Ash Wednesday Mass
Feb. 12- 1:15-Jubilee Jam
Feb. 15- Presidents Day – NO SCHOOL
Feb. 18- 9:00 Sacred Heart Prayer Service
Feb. 19- 6:00-9:00 PM- Daddy/Daughter Date Night at St. Joe and Paul Hall
Feb. 20- 6:00-9:00 PM- Mother/Son Date Night