Announcements for December, 18th 2020

 We would like to highlight the following scholars from each section for demonstrating an outstanding example of the virtue friendship.
1A- Javier Castillo
1B- Elayna Carlson
1C- Evelyn Martinez
1D- Moriah Long

History

In history, we will be learning about the Jewish and Christian religions. 

 

Science

In science, we will be wrapping up our time with moon phases and exploring the phases through a hands-on Oreo project.

Poetry
Please continue to practice the poem over the break! You could even have your scholar recite the poem for family or friends over zoom during the break! We will recite the poem January 14th.

Literature
We will be discussing Upstairs and Downstairs from Owl at Home.
Please be sure to have Sam the Minute Man Purchased for January.
Have a wonderful Winter Break!

Math

First-graders will begin Unit 11 “Comparing Numbers” on January 4, 2021 using their new 1B Math workbooks and textbooks. Students will begin Unit 11 by reviewing how to compare sets of objects through the use of picture cutouts. They will be using the phrases “more than” and “less than” to describe the sets and familiarize them with the concepts “more” and “less.” Students will also be able to compare numbers without pictures by the end of the unit.

 

May each of you experience the joy and peace of this special season of the year. Wishing you health, goodness, and beauty in the New Year! Best of wishes!

Announcements for December, 11th 2020

Literature
Next week we will read “Tear-Water Tea.” We will be finishing the end of the book in January 2021. Please be sure your scholar has the book Sam the Minute Man by mid-January.

Sam the Minute Man

Poetry
Everyone is enjoying our poem, "There Once Was a Puffin" by Florence Page Jacques. Keep practicing at home. The recitation will be on January 14th, 2021.

History
We will begin our unit on “Three World Religions”.  Please find a document in your child’s folder or Google Classroom with more information.
 
Science
In science, we will continue our unit in Sun, Moon and Stars, with the moon.  We will discuss further by naming the phases of the moon.

Math

The first-grade math scholars worked diligently this past week learning about length and weight. This next week they will learn about capacity. The first-graders will be introduced to the concept of capacity through activities comparing the amount of water needed to fill containers of different sizes. They will learn that more water is needed to fill a bigger container to demonstrate that it has a greater capacity. The scholars will learn to estimate and measure the capacity of containers, like 1 liter bottles using smaller containers, like cups. The smaller containers will be the non-standardized units of capacity for measuring capacity. Parents, after next week first-grade will have completed their 1A Singapore Workbook and Textbook. The students will begin the 1B Singapore Workbook and Textbook upon their return from winter break. Continue to help your scholars learn their math facts through 20. 

Thank you!

 
Announcements
Please continue to send your scholar everyday with a water bottle from home.
 
Our first-grade scholars will begin to write their first and last names on their school work beginning the second semester in the latter part of January. Please begin to teach them how to spell their last name beginning with a capital letter 😊.
 
Most of the first-graders are able to tie their own shoes. Please assist them learning to tie their own shoes by second semester. Thank you!

Announcements for December, 4th 2020

Math

First grade has now completed Unit 7, “Shapes” and will complete Unit 8-“Length” and Unit 9-“Weight” next week. After each lesson on Tuesday through Friday, the scholars will take a quiz involving the lesson taught that day. These introductory chapters on length and weight are short. The scholars will be measuring length and weight of items found in the classroom using non-standard units. For example, they will use a “pencil” to measure the length of their desk and say: “My desk is 6 units long.” A unit equals 1 pencil. They will be introduced to a balance which we will weigh everyday objects using non-standard units. For example, they will use “paper clips” to weigh a pair of student scissors and say: “A small pair of scissors weighs 16 units.” A unit equals one paper clip. It will be a fun week comparing lengths and weights and measuring and weighing a number of items found in the classroom.

Science

In science, we will be starting our subunit on the moon.  You can prep your scholar by starting discussions about what they notice when they see the moon.  We will be discussing features of the moon and the pattern and direction the moon travels in.

 

History

This week we will be ending our unit in Ancient Egypt with a review and test. You should receive a parent review guide in hopes to facilitate some fun discussion over the weekend. Here is a quick outline History Parent Review Guide. On Tuesday, the students will play a game of Jeopardy and Wednesday will be their test. 

Poetry

Everyone is enjoying our poem, "There Once Was a Puffin" by Florence Page Jacques. Keep practicing! The recitation will be on January 14th, 2021.

Literature

We are re-visiting Owl at Home to go more in depth in the story.

This week we will discuss Owl at Home (Strange Bumps).

When we return from December break, we will be reading Sam the Minute Man.

Other Announcements

We have had several first-grade scholars forgetting to bring their homework folders (containing their homework) to school in the morning. Please check to make sure they take responsibility to put their homework folders with their homework back in their backpacks as soon as they are finished with their homework. Thank you for your support!