September 12-16

 

Come and see what it is like to be a first grader during Curriculum Night on Thursday, September 15.  First graders are learning to be responsible in the classroom and own their actions.

 Spalding: Scholars will continue to learn four to five words a day and will have 14 word spelling list . Phonogram focus: ou, oo, sh, u, s, o, g, t, c, ei

Grammar: We will continue to distinguish the difference between common nouns and proper nouns. Scholars will focus on capitalizing first names, cities, and states.

In math this week the scholars will be reviewing the main concepts covered in chapter 2. We will be taking a test on the content covered in chapter 2 on Friday, September 16th.

In literature this week we will continue talking about the sequence of events.  We will be starting Frog and Toad Together and discussing the beginning, middle, and end of the stories as well as retelling stories using "first, next, then, last" to describe key details.  We will also continue to enjoy our poem "The Caterpillar". 

History- The students will be talking about cuneiform! We super excited, because the scholars will get to practice their name with cuneiform symbols! We will also be learning about the Constitution.

 

Science- Monday is the Unit test.  We will begin a new unit called Plant and Animal Survival.

Reminders:  Big Give Evening Event on September 22