Weekly Newsletter
Mrs. Darnell 1st Grade
Dear Parent,
Last week we had such a great time celebrating Valentine’s Day. Thank you for your help with the Valentine’s Party. The kids had a fun time reading all the Valentines and sweet notes from their friends and munching on yummy snacks!
Spelling
Our spelling comes from List 14. The words this week are: my, tell, her, soon, shall, stringy, made,feelings, packed, number, want, and don’t.
1. My little dog likes to nap with me.
2. He snores and cuddles on my lap.
Remember for extra spelling practice visit: www.spellingcity.com . Click on find a list search by teacher’s name: Vae 1stgrade. This week we are studying Spelling List 14.
Math
In math we will be learning fraction concepts. The focus vocabulary will be equal and unequal parts, halves, and fourths.
Social Studies
On Monday we will learn about President’s Day. Be sure and ask your child some of the concepts your child has acquired about Abraham Lincoln and George Washington. Did you know George Washington never lived in the White House?
We also will have a guest speaker share the importance of good dental health at the end of the week.
Read to Succeed
Important Dates
February 23rd- PTA meeting & 1st Grade Performance 7pm
February 26th – “Read to Succeed” due
March 3rd- Open House 6-7pm
March 7th-11th- Spring Break
Have a terrific week!
Mrs. Darnell