Rucker Elementary

October 19-23

Hi First Grade Families!

We missed our students over the long weekend and hope everyone had a restful break! We are excited to be back together and are getting right back into the swing of things. We are so proud of the growth our students continue to make and are looking forward to another great week of learning!

In math, we are focusing on problem-solving through addition and subtraction. Students are learning how to make sense of word problems, determine which operation to use, and explain their thinking.

In social studies, we are continuing to work on our landform projects! Students are learning about different landforms and using what they know to create their projects.

We are also building our reading skills by exploring ** nonfiction text features**, such as headings, captions, labels, and diagrams, and learning how these features help us find information and better understand what we read.

We are still in need of classroom snacks and expo markers for our students. If you are able to donate individually packaged snacks, we would greatly appreciate your support!

As the weather continues to cool down, please remember to label your child’s jacket or sweater with their first and last name. This helps us make sure their belongings find their way back home!

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We love spending our days learning and growing with your children and are excited for all the wonderful things we have planned!

Love,
The First Grade Team

Important Dates

Week at a Glance

Monday, October 19: Texas Roadhouse PTO Spirit Night
Tuesday, October 20: PINK OUT DAY! Dress all in PINK to support breast cancer awareness month!
Wednesday, October 21: Happy Wednesday!
Thursday, October 22: Happy Thursday!
Friday, October 23: Happy Friday!

Upcoming Events:

Picture retakes October 29

Library Days: Please remind your child to treat their books with care and return them to their backpack by their library day each week; please see the schedule below!

Thursdays: Aguirre, Gonzalez, and Slater
Fridays: Brown, Clinton, Lama

Learning Targets

ELAR: identify the characteristics of poetry.

Phonics: I can… read, write, and identify words with open syllables
HFWS: like make here
Heart Words: come one somehave
Math: I can solve addition and subtraction problems to 20.

Science: I can demonstrate and explain that a whole object is a system made of organized parts.
Social Studies: I can identify and describe physical characteristics of landforms and bodies of water.

Dual Language Only

SLAR:

I can use what I know about blending syllables to help me read and write.
I can write about things I learn from nonfiction.

Storybook Patch

Rucker Yearbook Cover Contest!

It's that time of year, our Rucker yearbook cover contest begins NOW! Covers are due to Ms. Vera by Thursday October 15th!

Designs must...

Be hand-drawn by YOU!
Be drawn vertically on an 8.5x11 piece of paper
Include “Rucker Elementary” and the year, 2026-2027
Have your name on the BACK!

Tips!

Use color!

Fill the space!

Outline in Sharpie!
Check your spelling!

Go with a theme! (Rucker/Prosper; the silos/water tower; blues and greens)