Saturday, February 6, 2016

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