Fun With Firsties
May 8, 2017
Curriculum Highlights
Math-This week we will continue to explore shapes. We will identify and define three-dimensional shapes, build with and draw three-dimensional shapes, and compose three dimensional shapes as well.
Muffins With Moms
- We are looking forward to our Muffins With Mom morning on Friday, May 12. 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.
Friendly Neighborhood Helpers Costume Information
BOYS: All Boys wear their dark blue uniform pants. Costume accessories will be provided.
GIRLS: All Girls need dark leggings. Costume accessories will be provided.
Please bring the item specified for girls to the school in a clear plastic bag (Freezer bag) with your child's name clearly marked on the bag. We need to have all items by Monday! These items should go to homerooms.
Please Note: All students must wear tennis shoes or closed toe shoes on the day of performance.
Upcoming Dates
- May 11-First Grade Spring Musical, Friendly Neighborhood Helpers, 9:00 a.m.
- May 12-Muffins With Moms, 8:30-9:00
- May 26-Blue and White Day, Noon dismissal
- May 29-No School
Homework
Tuesday-Online Math
Wednesday-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.
Thursday-Thursday-Catch up night! Please complete any unfinished work from the week. If there isn't anything in your folder, please take some time to review the spelling words. With the extra time you will have, find something FUN to do-play outside, read a favorite book, play a favorite game, the possibilities are endless!
Unit 7 Spelling Words
Trickers
Spelling Patterns
-ar
collar
dollar
forward
backward
-or
word
worm
world
-ear
earn
earth
early
Library Updates
A friendly reminder: Return all library materials before the end of the year!
As the end of the year quickly approaches, please return any borrowed materials to Hodgins Library. If you've any questions about materials checked out, please see Ms. Lin in the library. Thank you!
9th Annual Recycle & Read: Coming Soon!
Calling all Spring Cleaners! It's time to pack up your gently used books and bring them to the library. The library will collect books ranging from baby books to adult books, and everything in between. Please click on the Recycle & Read Newsletter below for complete information and dates to remember.
Recycle and Read Newsletter Link: https://www.smore.com/ae0ke