Fun With Firsties
April 24, 2017
Curriculum Highlights
Math-This week we will explore measurement. We will order by length and will measure using non-standard units.
Social Studies-This week, in collaboration with our service learning project, we will build our community using our creations from the D-Lab.
Faith In First
HE IS RISEN! LET US BE GLAD AND REJOICE!
May the blessings of the Easter Season be with you and your families as you celebrate Christ among us. Alleluia!
This is the greatest feast of the year for Christians. Easter is here and the mood has changed dramatically. We move from purple to white vestments at Mass. We sing out Alleluia with gusto. Churches are filled with beautiful Easter lilies, colorful banners, and signs of celebration.
Blessings abound........Happy and holy Easter to all!
- On Thursday, April 27, we will travel to the Wildlife Way Station in Sylmar. We will depart from MJS at 9:15 and will return to school about 12:30. Children may wear free dress to school, but please be sure they wear sturdy walking shoes. In addition, please pack a waste free lunch for your child on Friday. We will eat lunch when we return to school. There will be NO California Fresh served on Thursday April 27.
Upcoming Dates
- April 27-Earth Day Field Trip
- May 11-First Grade Spring Musical, Friendly Neighborhood Helpers, 9:00 a.m.
Homework
Tuesday-Math-Ordering Length
Wednesday--Journal-This week we read a story about Icky and a hiding spot. If you got stuck outside in a rain storm, what would you do? What would make a good hiding spot from the wet weather? Please write at least 4 sentences describing your hiding spot. Don't forget to illustrate your writing!
Unit 5 Spelling Words
Memory Words
- cold
- know
- does
- laugh
- bath
- again
Spelling Patterns
-ar
car
far
star
-orn
born
corn
-ern
fern
stern
-ird
bird
third
-urn
turn
burn
MJS Poetry Pallooza
In Honor of April National Poetry Month
Wednesdays during the month of April
at 10:30 AM during Morning Recess – Open Microphone on the Morning Prayer Steps!
Anyone can come and recite their favorite piece of poetry! Memorization not required. Bring your favorite poems or book of poems and choose one to recite!
Remaining MJS Poetry Palooza Wednesdays are April 12th and 26th.
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