First Grade Newsletter

Saturday, October 17th - Boo Bash

Wednesday, October 21st - Author Visit Josh Funk

Monday, October 26th - Friday, October 30th - Red Ribbon Week

Friday, October 30th - SPOOKY Fall Fun Run

Monday, November 16th -Friday, November 20th - SJE Book Fair

Friday, November 20th - 1st Grade Grandparents and Special Friends Day 10:00am -11:00am

The following "I Can" statements are the goals our first-grade students are working towards in each content area this week.

English Language Arts

Reading:

• TEK:1.9B I can read a poem and share my thinking.
• Writing:

• TEK: 1.9B I can use rhyming words to help create a poem.
• TEK: 1.9BI can use repeating words to help create a poem.
• TEK 1.11A/ 1.11D I can write complete sentences with details that describe me.

• TEK: 1.2B, 1.2C I can read and write open syllable words.

• TEK: 1.3B I can apply basic fact strategies to add and subtract within 20.
• TEK 1.3D I can use objects and pictorial models to solve word problems involving joining and separating.

• TEK: 1.7 I can plan and conduct an investigation to show change and changes in motion.
• TEK 1.7 I can analyze data to show that force changes motion.
• TEK 1.7 I can write about investigation results to tell if my prediction was right.

• TEK: 1.5A I can identify and describe the physical characteristics of place such as landforms, bodies of water, earths resources, and weather.

1st Grade Library Days are Tuesday

Meyers 8:50 am

Guzman 9:20 am

Gaitan 9:50 am

Scrivens 1:10 pm

Henry 1:40 pm

Kovarik 2:10 pm

First Grade Uses Their VOICE!

Our first graders put persuasive writing into action by discussing ways they could use their VOICE to make a positive difference around our campus. Students reflected on our All-Star rules and expectations and created persuasive signs encouraging others to make positive choices on the playground, in the cafeteria, during Specials, in the hallways, and in classrooms.

Students wrote persuasive sentences and included the WHY behind their thinking, empowering them to see that their words and ideas can have an impact on others.

Together, we are empowering our students to use their voices, lead by example, and make our school an even better place! ⭐

You can access your students' MAP scores in the Edugence Parent Portal within 24-48 hours after they complete the assessment. Please see the click sheet instructions on how to access the portal: https://www.prosper-isd.net/o/pisd/page/edugence

This is a great resource for home Phonics support. You will find daily activities you can practice and use at home.

OUR CANDY MONSTERS ARE COMING SOON!

Help us make Boo Bash a spooktacular success! Starting September 28th through October 12th, our Candy Monsters will be collecting candy donations at the front and back entrances of Johnson Elementary!

Every donation helps us create a fun-filled evening for our Johnson All-Stars and their families!

Thank you for helping us make Boo Bash a HOWLING good time!

_______________________________________________________________

CALLING ALL JOHNSON FAMILIES! HOST A TRUNK AT BOO BASH!

Help us make Boo Bash a spooktacular night for our All-Stars! Sign up to decorate your trunk, pass out candy, and create unforgettable memories for our Johnson families!

Saturday, October 17th | 6:00–8:30 PM

Candy will be provided by the PTO for parent trunks!

Sign-up deadline: October 9th!

THREE TRUNKS WILL WIN A PRIZE!

Get creative and bring your school spirit! Prizes will be awarded in three categories:

Best Overall Trunk

Most Creative Trunk

Most Interactive Trunk

Scan the QR code on the flyer or click here to reserve your spot. We can’t wait to see your creativity! _______________________________________________________________________________

LET’S TACO ’BOUT SUPPORTING OUR ALL-STARS!

Join us for Johnson Spirit Night at Torchy’s Tacos on Wednesday, October 14th, from 4:00–8:00 PM at the Celina location! Bring the family, enjoy some delicious tacos, and help support our school!

3505 S Preston Rd, Suite 120, Celina

Be sure to mention Sam Johnson Elementary or scan the QR code at the register or kiosk when ordering so a portion of your purchase benefits our school!

Good tacos for a great cause!

_____________________________________________________________________________

IT’S JUST A BUNCH OF HOCUS POCUS! BOO BASH IS COMING!

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 17th, from 6:00–8:30 PM at Johnson Elementary! Join us for a spooktacular evening of trick-or-treating, delicious food, and even more fun for the whole family!

Grab your costumes, bring your candy buckets, and get ready to make magical memories with our Johnson All-Stars!

A special THANK YOU to our amazing sponsors and committee for helping make this event possible!

Please Make Sure to Sign Up for your students' GroupMe page. This is a wonderful resource for all things happening directly in your students' class and to get connected with the families in your students' classroom.

GAITAN

GUZMAN

HENRY

KOVARIK

MEYERS

SCRIVENS

Please add an Emergency Contact into Skyward for your student if there are none listed, or if you listed parents as an emergency contact. Parents will always be the first people contacted in the event of an emergency, but in case we cannot reach parents, we need at least one emergency contact listed in Skyward. You are able to add them in Skyward Family Access.

Thank you!

Wear your HOUSE COLORS EVERY FRIDAY!

Altruism: Teal/ Tigers

Light: Yellow/Gold/ Dolphins

Leadership: Green/ Lions

Strength: Silver/ Gray/ Bears

Teamwork: Red/ Wolves

Accountability: Blue/ Owls

Respect: Purple/ Eagles

First Grade Families:

We are so excited about this school year and all the amazing learning opportunities that are taking place. We are always looking for opportunities to show our families what our students are learning. We hope that our daily/weekly communications from this class and our campus give you a good idea of how each child is growing as a student and the course they are taking on their education journey.

Click the links below to view:

Math

ELAR

Science

Social Studies

Please remember all absences must be posted by the parent in Skyward. This process takes the place of you calling or emailing the school. The directions for what to do are here: https://www.prosper-isd.net/o/joes/page/attendance. One tip if you are using your phone to put in the absence request, you might want to turn your phone sideways (landscape).

Mrs. Graves: gravesj@prosper-isd.net

Ms. Henry: ldhenry@prosper-isd.net

Mrs. Kovarik: rrkovarik@prosper-isd.net

Mrs. Meyers: hcmeyers@prosper-isd.net

Mrs. Guzman: caguzman@prosper-isd.net

Mrs. Scrivens: emscrivens@prosper-isd.net