Week 29 in First Grade
April 4 - 8
Pet Rocks
We are excited about this project and think the kids will have lots of great animal knowledge to share when they are finished.
Monday
Tuesday
- Library Day (Burke)
- Library Day (Boehm)
Thursday
- Library Day (Johnson)
Friday
- Wear Dooley Spirit wear/Dooley Blue
- Weekly Homework Due/Spelling Test
Spring Creek on Wednesday!
This Week in Literacy, students will be able to...
...ask questions while they read.
...summarize a story read
...Discuss the beginning, middle, and end events in a story
...Adjectives that describe color and amount
...properly write the Modern Manuscript letter: Ww
Spelling Pattern: Diphthongs: oi, oy
This week's Spelling City lists:
Spelling Words - U5W5
High Frequency Words - U5 High Frequency Words
This week in Math, students will be able to...
...use measuring tools to measure the length of objects
...illustrate that length of an object is the number of same-units of length that, when laid end-to-end with no gaps or overlaps, reach from one end of an object to another.
...measure the same object/distance with units of 2 different lengths and describe how and why the measurements differ.
...describe the length of the nearest whole unit using a number and a unit.
...tell time to the hour and half hour using a digital and analog clock.
This week in Social Studies, students will be able to...
...explore how technology has changed recreation over time.
...explore hoe Alexander Graham Bell's inventions changed how people live.
This week in Science, students will be able to...
...record the life cycle of a chicken and a frog in able to understand that different species can be classified by common characteristics and life cycles.
...Students will need to decorate their pet rock and return to school by Wednesday.
Discovery Education Online At Home
plano.discoveryeducation.com - will take you directily to PISD's log in screen. From there, your child can enter their school log-in and password to have direct access to all of the site's academic features. (educational videos, images, games, and passages)
Please, take some time to explore all the options!
Please Remember!!!
To ensure that your child is at the personal best when working with us, please make sure they are getting a full night's sleep. It is recommended that they get 10 -11 hours of sleep each night. For most kids that means an 8:00 pm bedtime!
Please help your child be on time to school. Our day starts promptly at 7:45! Too many kids are entering the hallway at that time and missing things because they are not in class.
Morning Drop Off
The cafeteria doors open for drop off from 7:00 a.m. At 7:20 a.m. they will be closed and your child is expected to enter from the front of the building.
Beginning at 7:20 a.m. the front doors will be opened for drop off. Prior to 7:20 a.m. your child is expected to be taken to the cafeteria.
Please do not drive off before you are assured your child has been granted access to the school by a staff member.
Security Concern
Staff members are not allowed to let anyone in through the exterior doors at any time before, during, or after school.
Istation at Home!
We ask that your child work in Istation for a minimum of 15 minutes at home each day.
To access the program you will need to download the program or app to your computer or tablet. (Istation is not available on android devices at this time.)
Download onto your computer: www.istation.com/IstationHome
Your child has a unique log in that was sent home.
Student Name: First and last name
School/Domain: dooley.plano.tx
User Name: tx###### (tx + your child's 6 digit student id number)
Password: ###### (your child's 6 digit student id number)
Please contact your child's teacher if you have difficulty with the program.
Yearbook Photos
Go to schoolannualonline.com
Log in:
- 2016
- 719026
- Staff
- TX2016 (TX must be capital)
Click: Create
Click: Image Library
Click: Portraits
- Then click on the FOLDER name that you want to place your photos in
Click: Upload on the right side of the page.
If you need any help contact Renee Carson - carsoncrew05@gmail.com
Homework
Our homework goal is to provide reading, spelling, and math practice Monday through Thursday that does not exceed 30 minutes. Please make sure that our child returns all parts of the homework to school daily.
Reading: (15 minutes) It is important at this stage of reading development to monitor as your child reads aloud from his/her assigned book(s) and paper stories. Use the word sort sheet for quick drill.
All homework books must be returned daily.
Spelling: (5-10 minutes) Please give your child oral and written practice with the weekly spelling list. There will a spelling test on Fridays, which will include up to two sentences of dictation. Starting second semester students will be tested on their understanding of the weekly spelling patterns and high frequency words.
Math: (10 minutes) In the front pocket of your child's binder you will find one math review sheet to be completed by Friday.
Please read and initial your child’s homework sheet daily.
The homework sheet can also be used as a means to keep you informed of weekly events, and as a place for you to communicate with the teachers.Upcoming Events
Family Movie Night - Friday 4/15
Popcorn, candy, and drinks will be available for purchase (cash only please!) All Dragons will receive a ticket good for a free popcorn and drink. All children must be accompanied by an adult, no drop offs are allowed.
Dooley's First Grade Team
Kristy Boehm
Tanji Johnson
Location: 2425 San Gabriel Drive, Plano, TX, United States
Phone: 469-752-1100
Twitter: @dooleyfirst