1st Grade News
Week of 9/15 - 9/19
Dear Parents
Hello!
We have had the BEST week! The kiddos are loving the extra fun science experiments in first grade and the popcorn popping did not disappoint!! We learned so much about the ways heat causes change: reversible vs nonreversible. Be sure to ask your sweet little ones all about it! Thank you to everyone for giving us permission for this amazing experience with your kiddo!
Please take a moment to review and read over the important information below. We always have so many new events and great things happening at the Ranch!
Monday will be Day 5 for Specials. Thanks for ensuring your child is dressed appropriately for PE everyday. We appreciates it!
Have a wonderful weekend! Enjoy your precious little ones this weekend!
💜First Grade
What are we learning
Math: I can use models to compose and decompose numbers in different ways.
Social Studies: I can celebrate my country.
Reading: I can share my thoughts about my reading.
Writing: I can can use my writing tools to show my best writing.
Science: I can explain that a whole object is made of parts.
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Questions to ask your child
What was the best part of your day today?
What’s something you learned that you didn’t know yesterday?
What made you feel proud today?
Important Dates and Information
Important Dates
15: Celebrate Freedom Week
15-19: Start with Hello Week
Important information
25-26 Yearbook Cover Contest!
This year our Yearbook Cover Contest will be open to all grade levels! We would like students to create a picture on 8 1/2 x 11 paper keeping the school wide theme "Bright Futures Begin Here" in mind. . All entries are due by October 27th. Please include the student's name on the bottom of the entry along with their teacher's name and do not laminate. The winner will have their picture on the front cover, runner-up will be placed on the back cover, and all other entries will be displayed inside the yearbook.
Attendance/ Absences
If your child is going to be absent and/or has a doctor's note please use this Link. We cannot accept a hard copy of an absence note. This must be uploaded into Skyward.
Also, all dismissal changes must go through the office before 1:30. It must go through the office for us to honor a dismissal change. Thanks so much for your help with this.
Elementary Curriculum Maps
- Families can join using this link: https://windsongranchpto.membershiptoolkit.com/form/m/340234
Reminders
Lunch Visitors - sign up here
Attendance / Absence Information
At Home Practice
- Please continue to read 20 minutes each night. Remember to ask questions before, during and after reading.
- Practice blending lines and high frequency words.
- Adding and subtracting numbers up to 20.
- Skip counting by 2's, 5's and 10's