Fun With Firsties
October 12, 2015
Curriculum Highlights
Math- Topic 2 will wrap up this week. We will review the subtraction concepts learned and take the Topic 2 assessment. Towards the end of the week, we will begin Topic 3, Understanding Five and Ten Relationships.
Social Studies-This week, in celebration of Christopher Columbus' birthday, we will learn about the explorer who proved that the world is actually round!
Religion-Our Religion lessons this week will focus on The Holy Family. We will identify the members of The Holy Family and focus on how families can show God's love. In addition, we will examine ways in which Jesus' family was similar to our families.
Concert Dress Reminders
Boys
- Gray dress slacks
- White oxford shirt (short or long sleeved)
- Dress shoes and socks (dark colors)
Girls
- White pinfeather dress
- Dress shoes-Flat, solid white or black, closed toe
- Socks-White anklets, crew, knee socks or tights. Socks are not required in warm weather
Notes To The Fabulous Folks
- The First Grade Parent Party will be held on October 17th. An Evite has been sent. Please use the following link to access the Evite in case you did not receive it!
- Parent Conference sign ups are now available through the MJS website. Although conferences are scheduled on the half hour, please note that conferences are scheduled for 20 minutes. The additional 10 minutes is to allow the teacher to prepare for the next conference. Thanks for your support and understanding.
- Conference Goal Setting Sheet-Your child brought home a parent conference goal sheet on Monday. Please take some time to fill out the questionnaire and return it to school in your child's homework folder. We ask that it is completed and returned by Friday, October 16th. This is a very useful tool in helping to set the agenda for each parent conference.
Upcoming Dates
October 15-Founders Day Mass, 9:00 a.m. Concert Dress
October 21 and 22-Parent Teacher Conferences, No school for students
October 29-Field Trip to Discovery Cube Los Angeles
October 30- Harvest Festival 12:00-3:00pm
Homework
Tuesday-Math, Assignment is posted online. Once you log in, please click on the TO DO icon. This will take you directly to the assignment. Feel free to use the online textbook as a resource, but note that the homework assignment is not located in the on-line textbook .
Wednesday-Language Arts, phonics practice! Review the th sound and complete each sentence using a word from the top of the page.
Thursday-Journal Entry-In our story this week, Frits made a gift for a friend. How would you feel if someone made a gift for you? Please remember to write at least one complete sentence and illustrate your writing.