Bachmann's Bulletin
News From First Grade
Lots of Learning!
We had a wonderful week in first grade!
- In writing this week, we published our very favorite books from this unit. We edited, added front covers, and had a chance to share with our classmates today during a writing celebration. As we looked at classmate's writing today, we also gave them compliments on their "compliment mats." Look for your kiddo's compliment mat to be coming home in his/her green folder today!
- In reading this week, we continued analyzing the story elements of character, setting, main events, problem, and solution. We read lots of wonderful books and had conversations about the important story elements in them.
- In math this week, we wrapped up our investigation of 2D shapes. We learned about the math terms "quadrilateral" and "polygon." We also practiced composing and decomposing shapes by using different shapes to make a new shape (i.e. using six small triangles to make a hexagon, etc.). The kiddos were amazed at all of the ways you can put shapes together to make new shapes! It was fun to watch them explore and share. We also began our investigation of 3D shapes. We will continue digging deeper into 3D shapes next week.
Scholastic Book Orders
Our next Scholastic book order is due TODAY! Flyers came home last week, but there are even more books to choose from online at scholastic.com. Just use class code RG4TW and your order will be delivered to our classroom for me to distribute to your child. Orders can be paid with a credit card online, or by completing the paper order form attached to the flyer and sending it to school with a check made payable to "Scholastic." NO CASH, PLEASE!
Spring Pictures
Spring picture day is Wednesday, March 15. If you would like your child to have his/her picture taken on this day, please send me an email by Wednesday morning to let me know! I want to make sure that no one is overlooked!
Looking Ahead...
Upcoming Events in First Grade
- Our special area class next week is ART.
- We will be visiting the library on Tuesday. Be sure to return books!
- Monday, March 13- Flex Day- NO SCHOOL
- Wednesday, March 15- Spring Picture Day
- Friday, 3/31- Friday 4/7- Spring Break- NO SCHOOL
Reminders...
- Please send warm winter gear for recess each day.
- Please remember to send a water bottle, labeled with your kiddo's name, each and every day.
- Please remember to send iPads, fully charged, to school each day!
- Please help your kiddo remember to bring his/her green folder to school each and every day!
- Please remember to call the HPE office if your kiddo's normal after school transportation routine needs to change for the day. They will make sure that I get the notification before the end of the day!
Harrison Parkway Elementary, Room 8
Location: 14135 Harrison Parkway, Fishers, IN, USA
Phone: 317-915-4210
Twitter: @bachmann_ashlee