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 First Grade News

Dear Parents, 

We hope you had a nice, long weekend! 

In Literature this week, we will begin reading Owl at Home.  Please send this classic to keep to school by Thursday. We will continue reading Aesop's Fables, focusing on  "The Boy Who Cried, Wolf."  Scholars will reflect on the meaning of a popular saying, "Don't Count Your Chickens Before They Are Hatched." In Writing, we will focus on procedural, or "how-to," writing.  Scholars will write an example of a "How-to Plant A Seed."  We will focus on using concise language and the transition words "first, next, then, last" as we write.

 

In Math, we will continue Chapter 8. We will review numbers up to 120 and counting money, focusing on the values of pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters. Scholars will practice changing coins for the same value and adding up sets of coins to determine the amount of money. Identifying and adding coins at home is an excellent way to support your scholar in these skills. 

In History, we will make connections between the Mayan and Aztec ancient civilizations and their influence on the culture of Mexico today. We will learn about the culture of Mexico today, focusing on its geography, celebrations, and holidays, as well as key dates in its history.  

Thank you so much for your continued support and partnership.  Have a wonderful week.

 

Go Griffins!

 

A Peek at the Week

Language Arts

Spalding phonograms

Spelling words (17)

Procedural Writing

Owl at Home

Aesop's Fables

Math

Chapter 8 Numbers to 120 and Money

History/Science

Mexico Today

Upcoming Events

• February 17th, NO SCHOOL President's Day
• February 20th High School Preview Night, 2nd Grade Field Trip
• February 21st - FULL DAY FRIDAY
• February 22nd, 9th Grade My Antonia Celebration, PSO Cowboy Breakfast
• February 28th Early Release
• March 1st Middle School Sock Hop
• March 4th 8th Grade Field Trip
• March 6th-9th Senior Trip
• March 7th NO SCHOOL- Professional Development Day for teachers
• March 10th-14th Spring Break