ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SHENANIGANS:
We had a great short week. Thank you for all the sweet notes, flowers, sweets, and gifts for my birthday. I loved getting to celebrate it with all my firsties.
Natalie S.’s mom came to read to us today. Parent reader is always such a treat. The kids really look forward to it all week.
MONEY SYSTEM: As a fun way to help the students understand the basic principles of economics, they will begin earning pretend money this week for performing their school jobs well. Early in the week, we will define their roles in the classroom (i.e., listen, complete quality work, help friends, participate, maintain a neat work space, etc.). If they complete their job responsibilities each day, they will receive compensation. In the future, they will have the opportunity to spend their money on a fun classroom experience. The experiences from which they are able to choose will depend on the amount of money they earn during class time.
Every year, the students find this learning experience highly motivated and our hope is that they will have a better understanding of the choices we all make as consumers. First grade consumers will also have the opportunity to practice saving their money for more “expensive” experiences in the future. It is always fun to hear them budget their money!
LIBRARY SPRING READING INCENTIVE:
The library Spring Reading Incentive is in full swing! Packets with reading logs have gone home. All reading logs are due February 28 to receive your free theme park tickets. For Six Flags, read 6 hours. For Schlitterbahn, read 10 hours. The same reading can be used for both, but the but the two reading logs need to be filled out individually. You can get another copy of the form HERE or on the LIBRARY WEBSITE.
Checking Library Accounts from Home
Did you know that you your student can check their library accounts from home? All you need is their student ID number (without the “s”) CLICK HERE or THIS PAGE on the library website to learn how!
Our SPECIAL STAR for this week is Clemente! We look forward to learning more about our special classmate!
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE:
LANGUAGE ARTS:
-Discuss common long i spelling patterns: /i-e/ like dime, /igh/ like flight, and /y/ like fly.
-Discuss sensory language and how it helps us create mental images
-Discuss how poets use line breaks to help their poems sound lyrical
MATH:
-Use the hundreds chart to find 10 more and 10 less of different numbers
-Discuss how groupings of 10 can help us solve problems mentally
SOCIAL STUDIES OR SCIENCE:
-Identify ways that people exchange goods and services
-Describe how technology changes the way families communicate, play and work
-Discuss characteristics of animal groups: mammals and fish
HOMEWORK:
Read 10-15 minutes each day.
Record 4 responses for the week.
IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:
Mar. 1: Parent Reader (Quinn’s Family)
Mar. 8: Multicultural Fair @ 5:30 PM
Mar. 16 – 24: Spring Break