Fun With Firsties
May 2, 2016
Curriculum Highlights
Language Arts-We will begin Unit 7 in More Adventures of the Superkids this week. Our spelling words this week will be "Tricksters"-words with the /er/ sound spelled with ar, or, and ear. We will read the story, The Slumber Party. While reading, we will focus on comprehension skills such as distinguishing between reality and fantasy and comparing and contrasting. We will also read an article titled Making Stars. While reading, we will answer questions about the article.
Math-We have started Topic 13. This topic is all about telling time. This week we will practice telling time to the hour and to the half hour.
Social Studies- We have finished making our Fire Safety Reminder postcards. This week we will work on readying the postcards for mailing.
Upcoming Dates
- May 6-Muffins With Moms, 8:30-9:00, Primary Courtyard
- May 6-Artwork hanging in HPAC, 9:00-10:00
- May 7-Studio MJS Benfit
- May 11-First Grade Musical 9:05, HPAC
Notes To The Fabulous Folks
- We are looking forward to our Muffins With Mom morning on Friday, May 6. We will begin the event at 8:30, once all children have returned from Friday Families. In preparation for this fun morning, please take some time on Thursday evening to pick out a handful(3-5) of books that you and your child would like to read during your time together on Friday morning. Please send the books to school with your child in their backpack on Friday. The morning will give you and your child a chance to enjoy a snack while reading aloud together. We will conclude at about 9:00 a.m. with a choral reading presentation by all three first grade classes.
- The artwork for the First Grade Musical, Friendly Neighborhood Helpers, is ready to be hung! Please feel free to stick around on Friday May 6, after Muffins With Moms. We could use your help in mounting and hanging the student artwork. Many thanks to those who have already volunteered!
Homework
Tuesday-Online math
Wednesday-Beginning, Middle, End sequencing activity
Thursday-Journal-This week we read about a slumber party that the Superkids had. In the story, Lily had a hard time sleeping. What do you do when you have a hard time sleeping at home? Using 3-4 sentences to share what you do when you can't sleep! Don't forget to illustrate your writing, too.
Unit 7 Spelling Words
Trickers
Spelling Patterns
-ar
collar
dollar
forward
backward
-or
word
worm
world
-ear
earn
earth
early
Faith in First
We will begin chapter 16. This chapter will teach us about Jesus The Savior. We will talk about ways to continue to spread the good news of God's love.
Talent Show News!
Studio MJS
6th Grade's Shake Post!
Here is 6th Grade’s final installment of Shake Post! Please read it for tips for staying safe during Earthquakes. Below the newsletter are five Public Service Announcements 6th grade students made about the importance of being prepared!
Earthquake PSA: Are You Prepared? https://youtu.be/CJvnKkAwJ8k
Earthquake PSA: Even Zombies Need Supplies https://youtu.be/DXBVc0YiAhg
Earthquake PSA: Drop, Cover, & Hold! https://youtu.be/5JZhd7NbJhg
Earthquake PSA: Escape Route https://youtu.be/zqocE-_9BTQ
Earthquake PSA: Secure your Structure https://youtu.be/IZV0y7T-fEo