The first graders are off to a great start to the school year! We are learning about each other and forming relationships. We have been hard at work this week learning classroom routines and becoming confident learners. We are really looking forward to all of the great learning coming up in the year ahead!

Please make sure to complete and return forms for the front office as soon as possible. Forms are due by September 11th.

First graders eat lunch from 11:50-12:25. As lunch is in the middle of our school day, we will NOT have a snack time.

• Monday, September 2nd: No School for students and staff
• Tuesday, September 3rd: PTA Board Meeting
• Wednesday, September 11th: Back to School Night at 6:30
• Friday, September 20th: Back to School Picnic at 5:30
• Thursday, September 26th: Student Picture Day
• Friday, September 27th: Early Release Day for Students at 1:20

MATH

Students will begin Module 1 – Sums and Differences to 10 this month. Students will analyze and describe embedded numbers (to 10) using 5 groups and number bonds. We will represent put together situations with number bonds and we will count on to make totals of 6, 7 8, 9 and 10. We will also work on solving various types of math stories using drawings, equations and statements.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS

We have started our learning with our new reading curriculum this school year, Core Knowledge Language Arts - CKLA.

Skills 1

In skills, students are currently reviewing kindergarten concepts, such as handwriting/letter formation and sounds of all letters to build words. For writing and grammar, students will work on including capitalization and punctuation in sentences and understanding nouns. Later in the skills unit, we will start to read decodable stories based on the skills we have reviewed.

Knowledge 1

In knowledge, students are currently listening to Fables and Stories. We have a read aloud each day where we discuss the different fiction concepts (title, plot, characters, setting, lesson) and important vocabulary. The link below will take you to an information page about Knowledge 1 and includes conversation starters for discussing Fables and Stories at home. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LRcQgqY7ZynHZUnZ6kS5zo03xMisDtE8/view?usp=sharing

SOCIAL STUDIES

This month, students will identify rules, rights, and responsibilities at home, at school, and in their neighborhood. We will identify and describe people important to the American Political System.

LEADER IN ME

Students will be able to describe Habits 1-8 and how they will support learning, personal development, and a positive classroom culture. We will also be able to describe ways to lead and will identify ways to contribute to the classroom, school, and household.

1. Encourage reading in any way you can. Read with them and also have them read independently.
2. Treat your child as though they're an author. Encourage them to write and draw things they are interested in.
3. Make math part of everyday life. Look for numbers and patterns around the house and outside.
4. Help them continue to practice tying their shoes.
5. Help them practice respectful conversations where they are actively listening and responding.