1st Grade Weekly Update
April 19th
Greetings, Parents! ππ½
Below, you'll find information on the standards we're covering in the following subjects:
- ELA π
- Math π
- Social Studies π
π The 1st Grade Team
Remote Learning Reminders
Class Meetings
Remember that all classes will take place inside of the teacher's Class Team in the Class Meeting channel.
Students Should "Join" the Meeting
Once in the Class Meetings channel, students should see there is one meeting taking place and click the Join button.
Be a Good Virtual Learner
Remember to:
- come in quietly
- mute your microphone
- raise your hand when you have a question (virtually or physically)
- participate in the learning
Pick Up Your Spirals!
Pick Up Spirals from 8am-11am or 12pm-1:30pm Daily!
PLEASE come to the Front Office area to pick up the ELA and Math Spirals π for Second Semester!
These Spirals should be picked up for ALL virtual students. Face-to-Face students have their Spirals in the classroom.
It is best to email Mr. Keyton at keytonj@fultonschools.org to make a pickup time appointment.
ππ» iReady 50 2 100 Club π»π
iReady 50 2 100 Club
Students who meet the criteria below will be invited to a celebration at the end of the month! This applies to both Face-to-Face and Remote students. Here's how you make it:
- complete at least 50 minutes in BOTH iReady Reading π and iReady Math π
- at least 2 lessons completed for the week (1 in Reading π and 1 in Math π)
- score of 100% on all lessons
iReady Wednesday Homework
Students will complete 30 min of iReady Reading π and iReady Math π each Wednesday
ALL students should aim to complete 30 min or iReady Reading and 30 min of iReady Math each Wednesday for HW.
This will help us meet grade level and schoolwide iReady goals!
π’Scheduleπ’: 7:40am-2:10pm for ALL Students
Please See Our Daily Schedule Below β¬!
Please note that the school day begins at 7:40am and ends at 2:10pm!
β Apr. 19-Apr. 23 HW Assignments β
Phonics π€
- Draw and label 2 pictures that use ghost digraphs kn (like knot), gn (like gnat), and wr (like wreath). Send a picture π· to your teacher.
- Draw and label 2 pictures that use digraph ng (like ring). Send a picture π· to your teacher.
- Draw and label 2 pictures that use digraphs oa and ow. Send a picture π· to your teacher.
- Draw and label 2 pictures that use o-e (like hose). Send a picture π· to your teacher.
- Take your phonics quiz in the Nearpod.
ELA π
- Complete the Story Map (p. 225) and Text Dependent Questions (p. 227-228) for "The Fox and the Stork" by Reading A-Z.
- Follow this link for access to the text and assignments: https://www.smore.com/qrt25
- You can complete the work on a sheet of paper π or in your Blue ELA Spiral. Send a picture π· to your teacher.
Writing π
- Watch the following YouTube videos: Brainstorming and Drawing the Beginning, Middle, and End, Writing the Beginning, Writing the Middle, Writing the End
- Write a narrative to tell about a time when you were kind to someone else. Be sure to include the characters, setting, and beginning, middle, and end. Send a picture π· to your teacher.
Math π
- Follow this link for this week's math assignments on Adding 1-Digit and 2-Digit Numbers without Regrouping: https://www.smore.com/qrt25
- Complete p. 174 in white Math spiral.
- Send pictures π· of completed work to your teacher.
- Follow this link for this week's social studies assignments on Teddy Roosevelt: https://www.smore.com/qrt25
- Send pictures π· of completed work to your teacher.
π English & Language Arts π
This week, in English & Language Arts, students are learning to...
- read and spell words with ghost digraphs kn, gn, and wr
- read and spell words with digraph ng
- read and spell words with digraphs oa and ow
- read and spell words with o-e, where the sneaky e makes the vowel say its name (like hose).
- retell a story from beginning to end and identify the central message
- write a narrative with a clear beginning, middle, and end
What You Can Do At Home π‘
- Review Letter Names and Sound: Ask your student to draw pictures of objects that use the skills for this week. Look above β¬ for examples!
- Read Fiction Texts: This week, we're learning how to retell stories and describe the central message or the lesson the reader learns. Click on the button above β¬ to access dozens of free stories from Storyline Online!
π Math π
This week, in Math, students are learning to...
- add 1-digit numbers to 2-digit numbers without regrouping (ex: 24 + 5, 47 + 2, 11 + 8)
What You Can Do At Home π‘
- Practice 1-digit plus 2-digit addition: Use the YouTube videos βΆ below and click the link to practice adding 1-digit plus 2-digit numbers without regrouping!
1st Grade, Math, Week 2 Day 2: 2-Digit Addition w/ Objects
π Social Studies π
This week in Social Studies, students are learning to:
- identify and describe Theodore Roosevelt
- identify national monuments and symbols
- compare and contrast our lives to the lives of people long ago
Theodore Roosevelt For Kids!
Mount Rushmore Facts | Classroom Video for Kids
What You Can Do At Home π‘
Discuss National Parks at Home: Have conversations about the activities you enjoy at National Parks.
Bethune Elementary School
1st Grade Team:
- Ms. Billingslea
- Ms. Burns-Khan
- Ms. Gibson
- Ms. Onyirimba
- Ms. Phillips
- Mr. Thomas
Website: fultonschools.org/BethuneES
Location: 5925 Old Carriage Drive, Atlanta, GA, USA
Phone: 470.254.7940
Twitter: @BethuneES