Dear Parents, March 19, 2018
Congratulations to Jayden for being the winner of the primary level for the Palmisano Writing Contest! We are proud of all of our finalists in first grade – Olivia, Khloe, Connor, and Sofia!
Here’s what we are doing in first grade…
Language Arts: We are wrapping up our nonfiction chapter books, as we prepare for publishing next week! Within phonics, we will are focusing on base words and the endings “ed” and “ing. Our spelling words come from Unit 34 in our spelling book.
Math: We are beginning Unit 8. We will be reviewing money, learning about fractions, and practicing mental math!
Science: We will jump back into science with the topic of weather!
Social Studies: We will be taking a mini-break from social studies this week, as we get back into rhythm with science!
Religion: We will be reading from our textbooks about Jesus’ Gift of Himself. In addition, we will begin Benjamin’s Box this week- a beautiful story to help explain the this holy time to young students.
We will begin celebrating Read Across America this week! If your student reads at least 5 more minutes than the assigned 20 minutes of reading per night, they will be given a raffle ticket to be entered into a drawing held on April 13!
Homework for the Week:
- Monday: Rainbow Write and Math Worksheet
- Tuesday: Spelling p. 233 & 236 and Math Worksheet
- Wednesday: 6 Sentences and Math Worksheet
- Thursday: 6 Sentences and Math Worksheet
- Friday: Read 2 Times
Reminders for the Week:
- PE Uniforms on Tuesday and Thursday.
- Library on Wednesday. Please remind your student to bring their library book so they may check out a new one.
- Stations of the Cross will be on Thursday at 2pm.
- Friday is a noon dismissal and school-wide centers! If you are interested in volunteering for Primary Centers on March 23, please email me at firstgrade@sacredheartschoolventura.org
Have a great week!
Mrs. Basamanowicz
