What an extraordinary week at IGA! We began the week with a Book Fair and celebrating our GRANDparents. On Thursday, we celebrated National Dot Day with various literacy activities, creative projects, and wearing DOTS. I am always amazed by the talents of our students, staff, and parents. Teamwork makes the dream work. It is truly an honor to work with such an exceptional team at IGA. I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to everyone who helped to make this a wonderful week at IGA.
This week, I would like to highlight Mrs. Fernandez’s first grade class. Students began their week by writing a special note to their grandparents and making a fingerprint heart magnet. Their mentor text for the week was Honey, Honey…Lion! By Jan Brett The students continued to learn about retelling stories and used text to learn how to retell the beginning, middle, and end of the story, while identifying the problem and solution. On National Dot Day, they practiced retelling The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds. For the STEM activity, students used problem-solving skills, Dots candy, and toothpicks to build towers. The tallest tower was 11 inches tall! The week in math included learning doubles facts and strategy doubles + 1 to add. Students continued to explore map skills from continent, country, state, city, school, and classroom. What an EXCITING week for first grade!
Our Character Trait for the month of September is Cooperative.
Next week, we will celebrate DMS Homecoming with Spirit Week.
Monday-Wacky Tacky Day
Tuesday- Twin/Tie Dye Day
Wednesday- Hat Day
Thursday- Green & Gold Day
Friday- College Day
I encourage all of our parents to become active members of our program and remember to visit our website and social media platforms regularly for current news and upcoming events. If you have any questions or concerns, please call 478-353-8450.
