Fun With Firsties
February 22, 2016
Curriculum Highlights
Math-This week we will continue to work through Topic 9, Comparing and Ordering Numbers to 120. We will compare numbers using the <, >, and = symbols. We will also practice ordering 3 numbers from least to greatest and from greatest to least.
Social Studies-We will wrap up our Patriotic Unit this week. We look forward to sharing all that we have learned through our production of American Symbols!
Patriotic Play Updates
- Our Patriotic Play is just around the corner! Please send your child to school on Tuesday, February 23, in their full costume. Additionally, please send your child's MJS uniform with them. The children will change out of their costumes and into their school uniform after the performance. All costumes will remain at school for the performance on Wednesday. On Wednesday, children will come to school in their school uniform and will change into their costume here.
Upcoming Dates
- February 23-Patriotic Play Dress Rehearsal-children will come to school dressed in costume! Please send MJS uniform to change into for the remainder of the school day.
- February 24-Patriotic Play, 9:00 a.m.
- March 4-Used Uniform Sale, 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Holy Child Courtyard
Homework
Tuesday-Online math
Wednesday-Superkids 96
Thursday-This week we read a story called Buster. The story was full of surprises! Write about a time when you were surprised. You should be able to write at least 3 sentences. Please remember to illustrate your writing, too.
Guidance Update
Unit 10 Spelling Words
Spelling Words
- didn't
- hasn't
- isn't
- aren't
- haven't
- wasn't
- weren't
- couldn't
- wouldn't
- don't
- can't
- won't
Faith in First
Our Religion lessons this week will focus on the liturgical season of Lent. We will explore the three practices of Lent: praying, fasting, and almsgiving.