Thursday, April 1, 2021

April 12th - 16th

 First Grade Happenings 

We had such a wonderful week in first grade celebrating Jesus and the meaning of Easter. We pray that you will have a wonderful, restful Easter break with your families! 

 

Important Dates to Remember:

Class Pictures- Wednesday, April 14th


Iowa Testing Week - April 19th-23rd

Please make sure your child arrives at school before 8:00. Tardies will not be admitted into the classroom once testing has begun. 


Plant Project- Due on Monday, April 26th 

    



What are we learning? 


Bible: 

This week we will be studying the story of David chosen as king. Our verse comes from Philippians 4:13.


Math:  

This week, we will begin Unit 8. Please read over the Family Letter that is attached to this week’s homework sheet. 


Reading: 

This week we will review finding the main idea and making predictions while we are reading. 



Phonics:  

This week, we will learn about contractions and will perform contraction surgery on Wednesday! Pictures of our surgery will be posted on Seesaw.  We will also study the letter y as a vowel. 


Science:  

This week we will continue our study of living things and will introduce insects. Our classrooms will become insect observatories as we welcome caterpillars, ladybugs, and ants into our rooms!