Week 27 in First Grade
March 21 - 24
Spring is in the air!
Storybook Character Day was a huge success. The kids were excited to share what stories they represented in the parade.
Next week, will be a short week. There is no school on Friday. We hope you enjoy the extended weekend celebrating with family and friends.
Wack A Mole fun.
Storybook characters come to life!
The first grade teachers are the brightest bunch of clouds!
Events this Week
Monday
Tuesday
- Library Day (Boehm)
Thursday
- Wear Dooley Spirit wear/Dooley Blue
- Library Day (Johnson)
- Weekly Homework Due/Spelling Test
Friday
- No School
This Week in Literacy, students will be able to...
...ask questions while they read.
...make inferences while reading
...develop an understanding of synonyms and antonyms
...properly write the Modern Manuscript letter: Kk
Spelling Pattern: R-Controlled Vowels: or, oar, ore
This week's Spelling City lists:
Spelling Words - U5W3
High Frequency Words - U5 High Frequency Words
This week in Math, students will be able to...
...identify a penny, nickel, dime, and quarter.
...know the value of a penny, nickel, dime, and quarter and how they relate to one another.
...count a set of coins that may include pennies, nickels, and dimes
...use the cent sign when working with coins
Please click the link below to the money playlist on YouTube to help your child with their money skills.
This week in Social Studies, students will be able to...
...explain how the past affects the present.
...discuss how changes in technology change the way people live.
...explore how technology has changed communication over time.
...explore how technology has changed transportation over time.
This week in Science, students will be able to...
...classify living and non-living things.
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
Dooley's First Grade Team
Kristy Boehm
Tanji Johnson
Location: 2425 San Gabriel Drive, Plano, TX, United States
Phone: 469-752-1100
Twitter: @dooleyfirst