First Grade News
February 15 - 19, 2016
Lifework
February 16th is Day 4 of the Encore Rotation
Mon. No School - President's Day
Read 20 minutes.
Tues. Read 10 minutes.
Write spelling words 3 times each.
Wed. Read 10 minutes.
Do worksheet.
Thurs. Read 10 minutes.
Write spelling words rainbow style.
Study spelling words
Fri. Read 20 minutes.
Optional Lifework for Feb. 19th: Soon we will be celebrating the 100th day of school! Create a poster displaying 100 items. These items could be anything such as 100 dots, 100 stickers, 100 beads, etc. Be creative and have fun! We will post these 100 posters in the hallway as part of our 100th day celebration.
Spelling List 14 - Test Friday 2/19
ring
sing
helping
resting
wishing
falling
cube
rule
into
who
four
were
Curriculum Corner
Langauge Arts: Learn Phonics: Adding "ing" to the end of words. Putting words in alphabetic order. Our Earth writing. D'Nealian Handwriting letter Oo.
Math: Measurement: Continue with length and reading the calendar.
Science: Natural Resources: Plants, animals, water, air, land, minerals, forests, soil
Book Exchange Feb. 26
Students tired of their old books and looking for something “new” to read are invited to participate in the Library's annual book exchange. Students may start bringing in their books now. One book equals one exchange credit. Please limit yourself to five books. They may be used but must be in good condition. Items may be declined at the discretion of the library staff. No board books. Students will visit the library with their classes on the 26th and may “shop” with their exchange credits.
Blood Drive - Sunday, Feb. 27
Spirit Night Feb. 25
Star Students
Mrs. Brandt - Alyssa Pittelli
Mrs. Buck - Elise Popescu
Mrs. Moore - Juliana Polanco
Star of the Week Instructions
Donations for Chicks
Our 1st Grade classes have the opportunity to participate in a wonderful program called “Rent-a-Coop.” Would you consider making a donation to help bring this program to our students? A small donation of $10 - $20 (or any amount at all) would help cover the expense and enable us to provide each classroom with a coop/incubator/chicks and eggs of their own. This is completely optional, but it you are interested in being a sponsor, please send your contribution in an envelop labeled “chicks.” We need all donations by Feb. 26th.
February Poem
Washington
He played by the river when he was young.
He raced with the rabbits along the hills,
He fished for minnows, and climbed and swung,
And hooted back at the whipporwills.
Strong and slender and tall he grew-
And then, one morning the bugles blew.
Over the hills summons came,
Over the river's shining rim.
He said that the bugles called his name.
He knew that his country needed him.
And he answered, "Coming!" and marched away,
For many a night and many a day.
Perhaps when the marches were hot and long
He'd think of the river flowing by
Or, camping under the winter sky,
Would hear the whipporwills far-off song.
Boy or soldier, in peace or strife,
He loved America all his life!Inclement Weather Policy
In the event of school closures due to inclement weather, the following plan is in effect. The purpose of this plan is to ensure that students maintain their progress and continue moving forward in their learning. Each day school is closed, it is expected that students complete the required work based on the requirements for each grade level. Parents are encouraged to print a copy of this plan to have it accessible. Students are encouraged to check the school website for any updates, changes and/or additional information. All work will be due upon the return the next day school is in session.
Thank you,
Pennington Administration
1ST GRADE
Reading: 20 minutes each day
Writing: Write 3 sentences about what you did that day. Illustrate
Math: 30 minutes of IXL each day
Continue to practice Spelling words as assigned from the weekly assignment sheet