Monday, February 26, 2018

February 26-March 2, 2018

We had a super fun time at STEAM Day! We learned all about the jobs that engineers do! We also learned that engineers solve problems just like we do.  There are pictures of our class from this day in a separate email.

**Caraway City Limits Saturday, March 3rd**
I look forward to seeing everyone! I also know that life is busy! Please consider donating if you cannot attend the event!
  
Reminders:
Monday (2/26):  Homework bags come home
Tuesday (2/27): Tuesday folders will come home.  Please return on Wednesday.
Wednesday (2/28): Library Check-out. Return books! 
Thursday (3/1):
Friday (3/2): Read Across America/Dr. Seuss' Birthday


In Reading Workshop
This week we will think about all of the strategies good readers use as we begin an Author Study of Dr. Seuss!  We will learn all about his life and how he made reading fun for so many children and adults! We will read books that he has written and research about his life!


In Writer's Workshop
This week we will revisit Small Moments stories.  We will take an event from our life experiences and explode it.  We will explore how authors write their stories and add details to help us really imagine what it was like to be there in that moment.

In Math
We are finishing up our unit on Addition Strategies.  We've learned how to count on using a number track or number line.  We've practiced making ten and counting the leftovers.  We've used visual models to represent joining two amounts.  Now we will apply these strategies and solve problems!

In Social Studies
We will be exploring the concept of Spending and Saving.  We will talk about how you must save money for things you want and "just in case".  We will explore what it looks like to budget your money for the things you need like shelter, electricity and water and the things you want!

In Science
We will being exploring Mammals.  We will learn about the characteristics of a mammal and their life cycle.  We will explore how mammals move, eat and where they live.

This week’s life skill is Creativity: to generate ideas; to create something original or redesign through imaginative skill.

Have a great week!

Important Dates:
Saturday, March 3rd - Caraway City Limits @ Balcones Country Club
Mar. 7: Kinder Round-Up
Mar. 12-16: Spring Break
Mar. 22: Field Trip to ZACH Scott Theater (wear 1st Grade shirt!)
Mar. 28: Spirit Night
Apr. 27: Skate Night
May 8: Spirit Night
May 28: Memorial Day Holiday
May 29: Last Day of School (Bad Weather Make-up Day)

             End of the Year Party!

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