First Grade News
October 30 - November 3, 2023
What are we learning?
- I am learning to find the unknown in an addition or subtraction equation.
- I am learning to represent and sole how many more word problems within 20 using drawings and a number sentence.
- I am learning to add and subtract to make equal groups.
- I am learning to identify the main topic and retell key details of a text.
- I am learning write informative/explanatory texts where I name a topic, supply some facts about the topic, and provide some sense of closure.
- I am learning to read about and describe Thomas Jefferson's everyday life and contributions to history.
Academic Language
Homework
Mark your calendar
October Dates:
31 Book Character Day
November Dates:
1 Pajama Day
6 Picture Retakes
8 National STEM Day
13 World Kindness Day
15 Family Connect Night
16 First Grade TGAL Night (more information coming soon)
17 STEMsgiving Day Parade
17 Cub Scouts Meeting @ 5:00
20-24 Thanksgiving Break
Book Character Day (10/31)
Report Card Resources
Transportation Changes
23-24 Forsyth County Calendar
Lunch Visitors
We are excited to welcome lunch visitors back to school! Here are a few things you need to know!
Click the Lunch Visitors image above to access the sign-up link. There are several dates that may not be available due to special school activities. The month of December will not be available for lunch visitors due to holiday parties and festivities. The months of April & May are also not available for visitors as this will be testing and end of the year activities.
Due to space limitations, each teacher is allotted 2 visitors per day with NO EXCEPTIONS. Please leave your younger children at home so you can spend special time with your Whitlow student. We do not have the space for strollers.
The café is a NO Cell Phone Zone. You are here to visit with your student and pictures and videos are NOT ALLOWED due to the privacy and security of everyone.
We invite you to support our lunchroom by purchasing lunch at school, however, if you choose to bring outside food, it should be for you and your child only.
ALL VISITORS will be required to have a valid picture ID or passport for entry into the school. There will be NO EXCEPTIONS. We appreciate your cooperation!
Birthday Celebrations
Snack Time
Water Bottle
STEM Squads
What will my child be doing with his/her STEM Squad?
-Participating in character building activities
-Competing for team points for an end of quarter reward
-Celebrating successes
-Learning to collaborate and problem solve
-Showing Squad Pride by Wearing STEM Squad t-shirts on Spirit Fridays!
If your student needs a new STEM Squad T-shirt, please visit the Whitlow Website to order. New shirts are $8 and you can pay through MyPaymentsPlus.
Stay Connected to Whitlow
Facebook: www.facebook.com/WhitlowES
Remind Text Messages: text @wesinfo to 81010
Twitter: https://twitter.com/WhitlowES
YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/user/WhitlowElemSch
First Grade Teacher Emails
Please feel free to email us at any time with questions or concerns about your child.
Mrs. Bumgardner (ESOL teacher): ebumgardner@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Mrs. Kern (Bryant): f40348@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Ms. Metcalf: f39959@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Mrs Brown (Hillie): ahillie@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Ms. Timmerman: f41132@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Mrs. Miller: f41244@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Mrs. Palmer: f42170@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Mrs. Helsby: f25604@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Ms. Paske: f43479@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Mrs. Del Rio: jdelrio@forsyth.k12.ga.us
Ms. Hart (ACA teacher): dhart@forsyth.k12.ga.us