The Week of January 25th

This week in language arts, we will…

• ·       Continue our all about books
• ·       Make text to text connections
• ·       Learn about adjectives
• ·       Discover new vocabulary through a weekly read aloud
• ·       Return to our word sorts for spelling
• ·       Practice using proper capitalization and punctuation in existing writing.
• ·       Work on IStation while in computer lab

This week in math, we will…

• ·       Choose an operation
• ·       Create addition and subtraction word problems
• ·       Solve problems of the day independently, then as a class
• ·       Participate in our math stations
• ·       Work on Reflex Math while in computer lab

This week in Science, we will...

•  learn about animal characteristics.

Additional Announcements....

1. As part of our First Grade Compassion Project, we will be collecting items for the Woodridge Nursing & Rehabilitation home in Grapevine during the week of Feb. 8-12. We (the first grade teachers) will deliver the items after school on February 12th. Suggested items of need include:  new afghans, stuffed animals, new or gently used books, lotion, lip balm, word finds, and boxes of tissue. Again – we are not collecting until February 8^th, but wanted to give you plenty of time to plan accordingly. Thank you in advance for helping us teach our first graders that it really is better to give than to receive! It will make our kids feel great to donate to those in need as well as make our recipients feel loved and remembered!

2. Make sure you have signed up for Parent Conferences!

    Mrs. Thomas/Mrs. Graviett - Monday, February 1st
    Mrs. Johnson/Mrs. Evans - Tuesday, February 2nd
Please email your child's teacher for any questions regarding sign ups!

3. Your child should be able to read and spell these following words:

an, are, because, from, of, one, play, said, that, there, they, was, went, were, when, with, your.

4. Please remember to send your child to school with appropriate outerwear during cold temperatures. We WILL go outside if the temperature is 40 degrees or above. 
Finally, below is our Encore schedule.

Get out your calendars!

February Events

1^st-5^th   National School Counseling Week

1^st        1^st Grade Conferences-Graviett and Thomas

2^nd       1^st Grade Conferences-Evans and Johnson

9^th        General PTO Meeting in Library (9:00-11:30am)

10^th-11^th Jump Rope for Heart during Encore

11^th      Spring Photos (Retakes, Classes, Clubs)

12^th      Spirit Shop

12^th      Valentine Parties

15^th      Professional Development Day

18^th      4^th Grade Math CBA

19^th      4^th Grade Reading CBA

20^th      O What A Night-PTO Spring Fundraiser

22^nd     3^rd Grade Math CBA

23^rd      3^rd Grade Reading CBA

23^rd      2^nd Grade Math CBA

25^th      2^nd Grade Reading CBA

26^th      4^th Grade Writing CBA

26^th      February Birthday Lunches on the Stage

The week of January 18th

This week in Language Arts we will...

• use labeled diagrams to show details
• make connections while reading
• discover new vocabulary through a weekly read aloud
• practice high frequency words for spelling
• practice using capitalization and punctuation on existing writings
• work on iStation

This week in Math we will...

• use pictures and subtraction to compare
• subtract all or subtract zero
• take apart numbers
• solve word problems independently then go over as a class
• participate in math stations
• work on Reflex Math

This week in Social Studies we will...

• create family tress
• learn about the contributions of Martin Luther King Jr.

Can your child spell these words?

an, are, because, from, of, one, play, said, that, there, they, was, went, were, when, with, your

Mark your Calendar!

January Dates

18^th-MLK Day/No School

22^nd-4^th Grade PTO Party

28^th-1^st Grade Music Performance “Swamped” (6:00-7:00pm)

29^th-1^st Grade Music Performance “Swamped” (8:30-9:30am)

29^th-Birthday Lunches on the Stage

Week of January 11th

This Week in Language Arts...

Write to teach each other how to do something

Make connections while reading

Learn about using a dictionary

Discover new vocabulary through a weekly read aloud

Practice high frequency words for spelling

Practice using proper capitalization and punctuation in our writing

Be able to identify where capitalization and punctuation should appear in exiting writing

Work on iStation in the computer lab

This Week in Math we will...

Add double facts

Use the strategy double plus one

Solve problems of the day independently, then as a class

Participate in math stations

Work on Reflex Math while in the computer lab

This week in Science we will...

Continue our study on the interdependency of animals

January Dates

14^th-James Wand Performance in Cafeteria (8:30-9:30)

15^th- Encore Party

18^th- MLK Day/No School

22^nd- Donuts with Dads in the Café (7:00 – 7:45)

22^nd- January/July Birthday lunches on the stage

22^nd- 4^th Grade PTO Party

28^th- 1^st Grade Music Performance “Swamped” (6:00-7:00pm)

29^th- 1^st Grade Music Performance “Swamped” (8:30-9:30am)

Additional Announcements!

1. Don't forget to send in your money for the First Grade "Swamped" performance! Also, if you are donating supplies towards costumes, you are welcome to send those in and we will make sure they reach Mrs. McArthur! Our program will be Thursday, January 28th at 6:00 pm with an additional performance Friday, January 29th at 8:30 am.
   
2. Make sure you have signed up for Parent Conferences!
   Mrs. Thomas/Mrs. Graviett - Monday, February 1st
   Mrs. Johnson/Mrs. Evans - Tuesday, February 2nd
   Please email your child's teacher for any questions regarding sign ups!
   
3. Your child should be able to read and spell these following words!
   an, are, because, from, of, one, play, said, that, there, they, was, went, were, when, with, your.
   
4. Please remember to send your child to school with appropriate outerwear during cold temperatures. We WILL go outside if the temperature is 40 degrees or above.
   
5. Finally, below is our Encore schedule.

s	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Thomas	PE	Music	PE	Art	rotation
Evans	PE	Art	PE	Music	rotation
Graviett	Art	PE	Music	PE	rotation
Johnson	Music	PE	Art	PE	rotatio

The Week of December 14th...

This week in Language Arts, we will…

·       Choose a piece to publish

·       Fix up and celebrate our writing

·       Predict while reading

·       Create questions before, during, and after a story

·       Discover new vocabulary through a weekly read aloud

·       Be able to recognize the root words that create contrations

·       Work on IStation while in computer lab.  

This week in Math, we will…

·       Play games to reinforce addition

·       Solve problems of the day independently, then as a class

·       Participate in our math stations

·       Work on Reflex Mathwhile in computer lab

This week in Social Studies, we will…

·       Continue our study on different cultures and celebrations

This week in Science, we will…

·       Continue our study on weather

·       Differentiate between the characteristics of seasons

Additional Announcements!

1. Please make sure your child has a snack everyday.

2. Don't forget tennis shoes on PE days!

3. When cooler temps are present, a jacket is always a great idea!

4. Your child was tested on First Grade High Frequency Words this week. He/she should be able to read and spell the following: all, as, be, but, by, for, had, have, he, his, not, on, or, this, to, what

Finally...

 Need to know our Encore schedule?

December Events

12^th       4th Grade Choir Performs Holiday Carols at Park Village Shops (2:00-3:00)

14^th       November/December Ticket Winner Party (2:00-2:30)

15^th       December/June Birthday Lunches on the Stage 

17^th       Kids Rule the School

18^th       4th Grade Choir & Recorder Performance w/ OUES Sing-Along (8:30-9:30)

Holiday Parties (2:00-2:45)

Week of December 7th ...

This week in Language Arts we will ...

- visualize while reading

- predict the end of stories

- ask questions before, during and after our reading

- continue writing small moments

- discover new vocabulary through a weekly read aloud

- sort our spelling words and discover patterns

- work on iStation (we encourage this at home as well!)

This week in Math we will...

- skip count

- review adding strategies

- solve problems of the day independently, then as a class

- participate in math stations

- work on Reflex Math while in the lab to increase automaticity

This week in Social Studies we will...

- learn about different cultures and costumes celebrated during winter months

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OUES December Events

11th - Kindergarten Gingerbread Houses, 2nd grade PTO Part

12th - 4th grade choir performs holiday carols at Park Village Shops (2:00 pm)

14th - November/December Ticket Winner Party (2:00 pm)

15th - December/June birthday lunches on stage

17th - Kids Rule the School

18th - 4th Choir and Recorder performance wit Sing Along (8:30 am)

18th - Holiday Parties (2:00 pm)

Additional Notes:

1. Make sure your child brings appropriate weather related clothing! We will be outside for recess even when it's cold!

2. Second reporting period ends in two weeks. Can your child 

read and spell the following: 

all, as, be, but, by, for, had, have, he, his, not, on, or, this, to, what

3. Need to know your child's Encore schedule?