1ST GRADE NEWSLETTER ~ APRIL 18-22, 2016

Religion:  Chapter 17:  Jesus' Followers Become the Church
We will pray the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
Saint of the Week:  Saint George

Reading/English:  Over the next 2 weeks we will be researching animals for a research project.  The children will choose an animal, research facts about their animal, and write a research report on their animal.  Then they will edit, rewrite, and present their projects to the class.

Spelling:  ow words
-pretest Monday
-final test Friday

Spelling Word Lists:

List 1:  how, town, down, now, brown, cow, clown, frown, crowd, growl, eyes, never

List 2:  flower, frowned, growling, powder, prowl, shower, crinkle, double, hurdle, sample, eyes, never

Math:  Chapter 12:  Two Dimensional Geometry
skills:  fractions, equal or unequal parts, halves, fourths, 3-digit +  3-digit addition fluency

Science/Social Studies:  We will discuss Earth Day this week.  We will talk about the three R's:  reuse, reduce, and recycle.

Other:

Notes from the Teacher:

-Our AR picnic is Friday, May 20.  Volunteers are needed to help supervise the children. The buses will pick the students up at 8:30 at the K-3 Campus and we will return to school at 1:00. Parents attending the picnic may check students out at the park by going to the First Aid Shelter and “signing” them out.  You will also need to reserve a lunch to eat.  A letter will be sent out Monday.  If you would like to go with us to the park, please fill out the form on the letter and return it to me.  Thank you in advance for your help! It should be a day of fun for everyone!  J

Important Events:

Apr. 21- 9:00 Mass

Apr. 25- May 13- MAP Testing

Apr. 28- 9:00 Mass

Apr. 29- Free Dress Day

May 5- 9:00 Mass

May 12- 9:00 Mass – May Crowning of Mary after Mass

May 17- Primary Election Day- NO SCHOOL

May 19- 9:00 Closing School Mass

May 20- 8:30-1:00 AR Picnic to Legion Park

May 23- 9:00-11:00 - Drive In Movie Day-Bring a blanket or towel to school

May 25- Spring Fling- Inflatables in the GYM

May 26- 9:00 Living Rosary / Jubilee Jam    immediately following

May 27- Free Dress Day/ 10:00 Closing Prayer Service

1ST GRADE NEWSLETTER ~ APRIL 11-15, 2016

Religion:  We will review Unit 4 this week.
We will pray the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
Saint of the Week:  Saint Damien

Reading/English:  Unit 10: Research to Build and Present Knowledge:  Write Research Reports
skills:  draw pictures, complete sentence starters, and use notes to compose a research report about rainforest animals, orally present a research report, review unit 10, simple and compound declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory sentences

Spelling:  question words
-pretest Monday
-final test Friday

Spelling Word List: 
where, what, when, who, aren't, which, does, isn't, why, don't, could, would
Math:  Chapter 10:  Represent Data
 skills:  organize, represent, and interpret data in up to three categories, review for chapter 10 test, chapter 10 test, 3-digit + 2-digit addition fluency

Science:  Chapter 9:  Magnets
-talk about what magnets do, make a magnet flip book

Social Studies:  Thomas Jefferson
-talk about Thomas Jefferson-timeline of his life and his accomplishments

Other:

Notes from the Teacher:

 -Thank you so much for the beautiful wind chimes and Miller House cards you gave me in memory of my mom.  That was very thoughtful of you.  My mom loved wind chimes.  This will be such a wonderful remembrance of her every time the wind blows.  I appreciate all the kind thoughts and prayers sent my way as well.  This has been a very difficult time for me.  The children have given me so much strength!  Their sweet hugs and “I’m sorry about your mom” kind words have warmed my heart and kept me going!  I am truly blessed!  Thank you all very, very much!

          -I hope you had a wonderful and restful spring break!  

Important Events

Apr. 14- 9:00 Mass

Apr. 15- Beach Day in the Cafeteria Students may bring a beach towel to school to eat lunch on.

Apr. 15- 1:15 Jubilee Jam

Apr. 21- 9:00 Mass

Apr. 25- May 13- MAP Testing

Apr. 28- 9:00 Mass

Apr. 29- Free Dress Day

May 5- 9:00 Mass

May 12- 9:00 Mass

May 17- Primary Election Day- NO SCHOOL

May 19- 9:00 Closing School Mass

May 20-AR Picnic to Legion Park

May 23- Drive In Movie Day-Bring a blanket or towel

to school

May 25- Spring Fling- Inflatables in the GYM

1ST GRADE NEWSLETTER ~ MARCH 28-APRIL 1, 2016

Religion:  We will discuss Easter this week.  We will pray the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary.
Saint of the Week:  Saint Stanislaus

Reading/English:  Unit 10:  Research to Build and Present Knowledge:  Write Research Reports

-skills:  read a student model about research reports on rainforest animals, listen to a read-aloud about rainforest animals in order to gather facts for use in writing a research report, recall facts about rainforest animals and, using a chart, organize the facts for inclusion in a research report, and sentences (simple and compound declarative, interrogative, imperative, and exclamatory)

Spelling:  -ly, -ful words
-pretest Monday
-final test Friday

Spelling Word Lists:

List 1:  careful, gladly, nicely, painful, playful, quickly, sadly, slowly, useful, wonderful, because, across

List 2:  afternoon, droopy, poodle, spoonful, zoomed, faithful, thankful, carefully, friendly, smoothly, because, across

Math:  Chapter 10:  Represent Data
-skills:  read and make bar graphs and tally charts, addition fluency:  3-digits + 2 digits

Science:  Chapter 9:  Movement and Sound
-Talk about what magnets do---attract, repel, poles, etc.

Social Studies:  Women's History
-continue talking about famous women in history, the children will interview a woman in their life (DUE FRIDAY)

Other:

Notes from the Teacher:

-I would like to thank all of you for the prayers for my family and me during the illness and passing of my mom.  It’s been a very difficult time for me, and your prayers and kind words are very much appreciated!

-This is the week for Free Dress for students who sold World’s Finest Chocolate candy bars.  If you forget to wear free dress on Monday you may come out of uniform on Tuesday instead.

-April 1 is a FREE DRESS Day!

Upcoming Events

Mar. 28- Jean Day for WFC Chocolate Bar Sellers (Students earned up to 5 days- one day for each box sold. Coupons will be sent home.)

Mar. 31- 9:00 Mass

Apr. 1- Free Dress Day for Everyone

Apr. 4-8- Spring Break

Apr. 14- 9:00 Mass

Apr. 15- Beach Day in the Cafeteria Students may bring a beach towel to school to eat lunch on.

Apr. 15- 1:15 Jubilee Jam

Apr. 21- 9:00 Mass

Apr. 25- MAP Testing

Apr. 28- 9:00 Mass

Apr. 29- Free Dress Day

May 5- 9:00 Mass

May 12- 9:00 Mass

May 17- Primary Election Day- NO SCHOOL

May 19- 9:00 Closing School Mass

1ST GRADE NEWSLETTER ~ MARCH 21-25, 2016

Religion:  We will discuss Holy Week.  We will pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary.
Saint of the Week:  Saint Joseph
Stations of the Cross - Thursday at 12:30

Reading/English:   Unit 9:  Reading Literature:  Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
-skills:  use story illustrations and text to describe characters, settings or events, compare and contrast texts, review, synonyms, and shades of meaning 

Spelling:  compound words
-pretest Monday
-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 10:  Represent Data
-skills:  read picture graphs and make picture graphs, addition fluency:  3-digits + 2-digits

Science:  Chapter 9:  Movement and Sound
-what makes things move, what is speed, how do things move

Social Studies:  Women's History
-talk about Amelia Earhart, Bessie Coleman, Sally Ride, Ella Fitzgerald, Jane Goodall, Rosa Parks, Eleanor Roosevelt

Other:

Notes from the Teacher:

-Registration to attend OCS for the 2016-2017 School Year has begun!  Registration helps us plan for staffing for next year. It is very important that you get your forms filled out ONLINE as soon as possible. If you did not receive an email with your infosnap code, please contact the central office.

-If your child will need After School Care, you will also sign up for this during ONLINE registration. This program fills up quickly, so don’t delay in signing up!

-Annual Holy Week Drive Sponsored by NHS at Owensboro Catholic High School-  Please bring in your donations between March 21- March 25. There will be boxes in the LOBBY at the K-3 Campus. DONATION SUGGESTIONS:
Paper Products- toilet paper, paper towels, aluminum foil, plastic wrap
Personal Products- razors, toothpaste, soap, toothbrushes, combs, deodorant
Food Items- canned goods of any kind, coffee, tea, canned fruit, sugar, flour, spices

Upcoming Events

Mar. 22- DARE officer classroom visits

Mar. 21-25- NHS Food and Personal Care Drive

Mar. 25- Registration Deadline

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

Mar. 28- Jean Day for WFC Chocolate Bar Sellers (Students earned up to 5 days- one day for each box sold. Coupons will be sent home.)

Mar. 31- 9:00 Mass

Apr. 1- Free Dress Day

Apr. 4-8- Spring Break

Apr. 14- 9:00 Mass

Apr. 15- Beach Day in the Cafeteria Students may bring a beach towel to school to eat lunch on.

Apr. 15- 1:15 Jubilee Jam

Apr. 21- 9:00 Mass

Apr. 28- 9:00 Mass

Apr. 29- Free Dress Day