First Grade Newsletter
November 15th, 2018
Important Dates
- November 16th: Canned Food Drive ENDS
- Friday, November 16th: Colonial Day
- November 19th - 23rd: THANKSGIVING BREAK!
- November 26th - 28th: Math MAP Testing
- November 28th - 30th: Reading MAP Testing
Lunch with Your Child
We do not have room to accommodate parents inside the cafeteria. As the weather changes and is getting cooler, we understand that the patio my not be favorable. If you are planning to have lunch with your child, please keep the weather in mind. If it's raining, you will not be able to have lunch with your child that day. If it's cold, you're welcome to eat on the patio, but we will not be able to accommodate you within the cafeteria due to lack of space. Right now, we have exactly enough seats for our first and second grade students.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation with this. Once the kitchen is complete, we will return to our once a semester lunch visits.
Colonial Day Tomorrow!
This is such a fun and educational way to spend the day before our Thanksgiving Break. Remember....NO school next week! Enjoy this week with your family and friends.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Outdoor Recess - Please Remember!
As the weather begins to get cooler, please make sure that your child brings appropriate clothing for outdoor recess. Please remember to label all jackets, coats, hats, and gloves with your child’s name.
Bronco Press
Bronco Press is a wonderful opportunity for students to showcase their writing talents by publishing a book. Bronco Press is open to all students in kindergarten through 5th grade. The Bronco Press template and step by step instructions can be found on the PTA website http://www.barksdalepta.org Follow the link, Award Winning PTA, Bronco Press. PTA will then bind the books. All student authors will be presented with their bound books at a special author’s reception. What a wonderful treasure and keepsake! The Bronco Press is a part of the principal’s triathlon recognition program.
MAP Assessment Reminders
- Make sure your child eats healthy breakfast!
- Help your child to get a good night of sleep! Anywhere from 8 - 11 hours is recommended.
- Send your child with a HEALTHY snack and water. Please try to avoid sugary and sweet treats.
What We Are Learning?
Math
When we return from break, students will be taking their middle of year math MAP.
Language Arts/ Social Studies
In Social Studies, we have been discussing Thanksgiving and how it came to be. Students have been comparing and contrasting Thanksgiving past and present. We are all very excited for our Colonial Day on Friday! In the following weeks, we are starting a new unit on culture. Students will explore different cultures around the world along with their own.
Science
After Thanksgiving Break, we will dive into the engineering process and begin exploring the role of a mechanical engineer.
1st Nine Week's Principal Proclamation Winners
October's Bronco Best Cover Models
Makayla M.
Nya P.
Pablo J.
Scarlet B.
William T.
Pranav P.
First Grade Team
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Website: http://k12.pisd.edu/barksdale-elementary-school
Location: 2424 Midway Rd, Plano, TX, United States
Phone: 469-752-0100
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