January 29-February 2, 2018

Parents, please remember that I am scheduled to be out of the classroom from the 29-31.  Sonia Gulia is going to be my sub, and Miss Hendrickson will be in the classroom as well.  Your kiddos are in good hands!

The 1^st Grade P.E. Program will be on February 6.  If your child is in groups 1, 2, & 3, they will perform at 5:45.  If your child is in groups 4, 5, & 6, they will perform at 6:20.  Every 1^st Grader must be accompanied by an adult and may not just be dropped off at school for the performance.

Reminders:

Monday (1/29):  Daily Folder comes home

                      Homework bag comes home

Tuesday (1/30):  Tuesday folder comes home.  Return on Wednesday!                       

Wednesday (1/31):  Library- Check out only (Return books!)                 

Thursday (2/01):  Ms. Smith back!

Friday (2/02):  Homework due!

                     Caraway Academies!

This week in Reading and Writing Workshop...

We will continue our research unit.  We have been researching the seasons.  We have collected information about each season using nonfiction books and Pebble Go.  This week, we will begin recording the information to be displayed in the hallway soon!

This week in Math workshop...

We will continue to look at place value. Students will use objects, pictures, and expanded & standard forms to represent numbers up to 99.  They will also recognize the quantity of structured arrangements.  We will begin learning how to show a number using expanded form equations.

This week in Science...

We will begin learning about objects in the sky.  We will learn about the sun and moon, and discuss night and day.

This week in Social Studies...

We are learning about The World Around Us.  This week we will learn about Natural Resources and how to conserve those resources.

Our Life Skill of the week is Resourcefulness! Being resourceful means to respond to challenges and opportunities in innovative and creative ways.  We will talk as a class about appropriate times to laugh and have fun at school and at home.

Have a great week!

Dates to Remember:

Jan. 29-31:  Ms. Smith out

Feb. 3:  Science Fair

Feb. 6:  1^st Grade P.E. Program

Feb. 7:  Spirit Night

Feb. 9:  Skate Night

Feb. 14:  Valentine’s Day Party

Feb. 19-20:  Student Holiday

Mar. 7:  Kinder Round-Up

Mar. 12-16:  Spring Break

Mar. 22:  Field Trip to ZACH Scott Theater

Mar. 28:  Spirit Night

Apr. 27:  Skate Night

May 8:  Spirit Night

May 25:  Last Day of School