Baker 1st Grade Weekly Update
August 21, 2026
We had such a fun second week together! The students are learning our routines, making new friends and working hard each day. This week we practiced reading and spelling words with initial blends, as well as discovering ways to read independently. In math we learned how to collect and graph data in various ways, and in science we discovered that objects can be classified according to attributes, like color, shape and size. Finally, in social studies we learned about rules and how they keep us safe!
As a special note- per the handbook, students can only wear hats inside the classroom on designated hat days. Students may wear a hat at recess but it cannot be worn in the classroom during the school day per district policy. Please refer to the handbook for further clarification. Thank you for your support in this!
A quick reminder from the cafeteria- students will not be able to purchase ice cream until after Christmas break. Thank you for your support in this!
We are looking forward to another great week ahead!
Please see the section below for a few reminders!
Reminders:
The green take home folder contains optional monthly homework, as well as a sight word practice sheet and a phonics take home sheet. The phonics sheet directly aligns with our in class phonics instruction, and gives you practical ways to support at home. This folder also serves as a communication tool between you and your child's teacher- any notes or comments on behavior that needs addressed will be in this folder. A smiley face or stamp means it was a great day!
If possible, please send in a pair of over the ear headphones with your child to use during our Chromebook time this year. These headphones will stay at school and will be returned at the end of the school year. This will ensure that we can use our Chromebooks for learning activities. Thank you!
We love celebrating birthdays in 1st grade but we do have a few reminders! We cannot allow birthday treats to be given out during class. If you would like to send something with your student it needs to be something store bought and sealed that they can send home with the class at the end of the day (examples include goldfish packs, fruit snacks or little goody bags). Thank you for your support!
Every Monday- Library Day
August 24th- Read A Thon Begins
August 28th- House Meeting
September 4- No School
September 7- No School
Keep in mind that healthy snacks make for great learners!
Baker Summer Reading BINGO is Due September 1st!
Thank you to EVERYONE who attended the Baker Summer Library programs in June and July! Also ANYONE with a BINGO on their Baker Summer Reading board should turn them in for prizes! All BINGO boards are due to Mrs. Busbee in the Library NO LATER than Tuesday, September 1st. Prizes will be announced in September. Thank you for sharing the love of reading with Baker Elementary and The City of McKinney Public Library!