First Grade Weekly Update
June 8- 12
Happy Monday!
This is the last instructional newsletter for the 19-20 school year! The other newsletters are still accessible if you wish to revisit them. Completed assignments can be turned in through June 17. Please continue to share your work with your teacher, we love to see what you guys are up to!
**Remember** these assignments can be done using any sheet of paper! Also, the suggested academic time for a first grader is 2-2.5 hours. This schedule is just a suggestion for implementing a routine at home as most kids thrive on structure, routine, and consistency.
Main Idea & Details
- Read Aloud: The World Needs More Purple People
Spelling Words
1. mail
2. sail
3. pail
4. tail
5. paint
6. rain
7. wait
8. train
9. trail
10.snail
Spelling Activities
- Monday-Write each word three times.
- Tuesday-Put each word in a sentence.
- Wednesday-Make up your own story using all the words.
- Thursday-Use objects at home to make each word. Some examples of things to use are Legos, beads, string, play dough, or whatever you can come up with. Be creative and take a picture to send to your teacher.
- Friday-Write each word with a different color crayon, or marker. Then take a spelling test. Ask an adult or older sibling to say the word and you spell it.
Let your teacher know how you did by sending a picture. We love to see your work!!
Module 6
Click the links below for videos & activities!
Assignments
- Lesson 20
- Lesson 21
- Lesson 22
Math Module 6, Lesson 20
I CAN: explain how people can communicate by using sound and light.
In what ways do people communicate?
Discoveries in light and sound impact the way we communicate.
- Sound and light waves affect the way we live.
- There are different types of communication devices.
- Communication connects the world.
Assessment- after watching the video, use the words to fill in the blanks.
1. An _________________________________ can be heard by rescue workers to fnd me if I am lost on a boat.
2. A __________________________________ can be seen by rescue workers from far away to save me if I get lost in the woods.
First Grade Team
- Mrs. Heide-Oliveto: lmheide@buffaloschools.org
- Mrs. Hogues: mhogues@buffaloschools.org
- Mrs. Hyde: sfhyde@buffaloschools.org
- Mrs. Northrup: mnorthrup@buffaloschools.org
- Mrs. Reeb & Mrs. Hoffman: arreeb@buffaloschools.org , rlhoffman@buffaloschools.org
- Mrs. Woodward: jlwoodward@buffaloschools.org
- Mrs. Wulf: dkwulf@buffaloschools.org
Email: dkwulf@buffaloschool.com
Website: www.buffaloschools.org/PS99
Location: 1095 Jefferson Avenue, Buffalo, NY, USA
Phone: 7168614180
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MakowskiIBWorldschool/
Logging in to District Websites-
Don't forget about the Lexia/Headspout and Moby Max contest!
Parents-
A new PK-2 learning packet is now available for pick up at food distribution sites across the District.
PK-2 families who choose to pick up the learning packet may decide to complete and submit some or all of the activities for a grade this marking period, or families may instead use the packet over the summer as an additional, ungraded enrichment opportunity. PK-2 culturally responsive enrichment packets are also available.
The following dates should be taken into consideration for the final submission of school/coursework and registering final grades:
June 17- Last day of instruction
June 22 - Last day for teachers