1ST GRADE NEWSLETTER, FEBRUARY 29-MARCH 4, 2016

Religion:  Chapter 14:  We Celebrate the Gift of the Holy Spirit
We will pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary during Lent and pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
Stations of the Cross ~  Thursdays
Saint of the week:  St. Katherine Drexel

Reading / English:  Dr. Seuss
-skills:  take about Dr. Seuss, celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday, rhyming words

Spelling:  rhyming words
-pretest Monday
-final test Friday

Spelling Word Lists:

List 1:  March, thing, Wednesday, feed, clock, free, ring, sock, fun, need, tree, run

List 2: Theodore, double, Seuss, gold, right, hound, stew, sound, bright, trouble, screw, told

Math:  Chapter 9:  Measurement
-skills:  order length, indirect measurement, use nonstandard units to measure length, review 2-digit addition

Science:  population
Talk about population, community, and ecosystems

Social Studies:  Dr.Seuss, Leap Year, National Anthem Day

Other:

Notes from the Teacher:

 

 -We will be going to the RiverPark Center to see Peter Rabbit Monday, March 7, at approx. 11:15.  Since we will be gone during our regular lunch time we will be eating at 10:35 instead. 

-Registration for the 2016-2017 school year begins March 7 and runs through March 25. Registration, Voucher, and Registration Fee must be submitted in order to receive $50 towards tuition.

Upcoming Events:

Mar. 3- 9:00- Mass / National Anthem Day

Mar. 4- School IS in session

Mar. 7- Registration for the 2016-2017 Year begins

Mar. 7- RiverPark (makeup) – Peter Rabbit Tales

Mar. 10- 9:00 Mass

Mar. 11- Jubilee Jam

Mar. 14-18- Book Fair

Mar. 18- Free Dress Day / tornado drill / report cards go home

Mar. 19- PTO Auction Dinner

Mar. 21&22- DARE officer classroom visits

Mar. 25- Registration Deadline

Mar. 25- 9:00 Good Friday Service-Chaplet of Divine Mercy- in Church

Mar. 31- 9:00 Mass

1ST GRADE NEWSLETTER ~ FEBRUARY 22-26, 2016

Religion:  Chapter 13:  Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit
We will pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary during Lent and pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet weekly.
We pray the Stations of the Cross on Thursdays during Lent.
Saint of the Week:  Chair of Peter 

Reading/English:  Unit 8:  Text types and purposes:  write opinion pieces
-skills:  orally present their opinion papers to the class, conjunctions, review prepositions

Spelling:  ea words
-pretest Monday
-final test Friday

Spelling Word Lists:

List 1:
beach, clean, dream, each, eat, lean, please, sea, team, treat, colors, sign

List 2:
beach, beast, dream, easiest, leaves, prettier, really, screamed, teacher, sleepiest, colors, sign

Math:  Chapter 8:  Two Digit Addition and Subtraction
skills:  make ten to add, use place value to add, word problems, and practice addition and subtraction
Science:  cleanliness, exercise, proper nutrition, and how colds are spread
-personal hygiene and healthy choices

Social Studies:   identify coins / bills and money symbols
-identify coins, value of coins, and count money

Other:
Notes from the Teacher:
 

 -We would like to thank the dental students who came to our room last Thursday to talk with the children about the importance of good dental hygiene.  It was a lot of fun and very informative!   Check SeeSaw for pictures!  

-Mrs. Krampe (school nurse) will talk to the children about the heart, bones, and muscles on Monday.

-We are practicing counting money (coins).  It would be very helpful if you worked with your child on counting various amounts of money at home. Thanks!

Upcoming Events

Feb. 23- Officer DARE visits our classroom

Feb. 25- 9:00 Mass

Feb. 26- Free Dress Day

Feb. 27- 10:00-12:00 Used Uniform Sale at the K-3 Campus Cafeteria

Mar. 3- 9:00- Mass / National Anthem Day

Mar. 4- School IS in session

Mar. 7- Registration for the 2016-2017 Year begins

Mar. 7- RiverPark (makeup) – Peter Rabbit Tales

Mar. 10- 9:00 Mass

Mar. 11- Jubilee Jam

Mar. 14-18- Book Fair

Mar. 18- Free Dress Day / tornado drill / report cards go home

1ST GRADE NEWSLETTER ~ FEBRUARY 8-12, 2016

Religion:  We will discuss Lent this week.  We will pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary and pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet.  
Saint of the Week:  Our Lady of Lourdes

Reading:  All About Penguins unit continued
-skills:  penguin adaptations, life cycle of a penguin, types of penguins, penguins' needs,  and writing about penguins

Spelling:  Unit 3 Words
-Words will be passed out Monday.  All students will have the same list and be tested on Friday.  There will be 30 words.

Math:  Chapter 8:  Two Digit Addition and Subtraction
-skills:  add and subtract within 20, add tens, draw a model to add tens, subtract tens, draw a model to subtract tens.
 
Science:  We will continue our unit on penguins this week. 
-skills:  penguin adaptations, life cycle of a penguin, types of penguins, penguins' needs,  and writing about penguins

Social Studies:  Money / Coins
-identify quarters, dimes, nickels, pennies, and dollars

Other:

Notes from the Teacher: 

-Thank you for making Catholic Schools Week so meaningful for all of us last week.  It’s wonderful to celebrate our Catholic faith!

-We will exchange Valentines Friday.  Please see the note below.

Exchanging Valentine's cards is a favorite activity for elementary students. All students may bring in valentines to exchange on Friday, February 12. Due to our policy on snacking and food allergies, children are NOT allowed to bring in valentines with ANY type of candy attached to them or valentines that are packages of candy. There is no way to monitor and ensure that all candy brought in is on the safe snack list. IF your child brings cards with candy, we will have to send them back home. Thank you for helping us keep all of our children safe.

Upcoming Events: 

Feb. 9- Field Trip to RiverPark- “Peter Rabbit Tales”

Feb. 10- 9:00 Ash Wednesday Mass

Feb. 12- 1:15-Jubilee Jam / LAST Day of Chocolate Sale / Wear Valentine Colored Top with uniform bottoms

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 at St. Joe and Paul Hall

Feb. 23- Officer DARE visits our classroom

Feb. 25- 9:00 Mass

Feb. 26- Free Dress Day

Feb. 27- 10:00-12:00 Used Uniform Sale at the K-3 Campus Cafeteria