Week of May 20th - May 24th

Looking Ahead - Week of May 20th - May 24th

 

Phonics

Jolly Phonics -   Words with ir"

Writing Strategies/Grammar

Word Web - word choice

Continue Poetry Unit

Spelling Words

yet

hid

wept

skirt

girl

shirt

first

of

eight

birthday

The test on these words will be on Friday, May 24th.

 

Math

Our last chapter in math is going to focus on 2-digit addition and subtraction without regrouping. We will discuss how to add and subtract starting in the ones place and then move into the tens place. Please make sure to work with your student at home!

 

ABC Countdown - Next week the students will enjoy:

5/20 - "O" - Outside Day

5/21 - "P" - Partners & Puzzles

5/22 - "Q" - Quiet Day

5/23 - "R" - Read with a Friend

5/24 - "S" - Superhero Day

 

Blackberry Farm Field Trip

On Wednesday, May 22nd, all first grade classrooms will be taking a field trip to Blackberry Farm in Aurora, IL. Please make sure to dress your child in comfortable clothes and shoes, as well as apply sunscreen in the morning if needed. We will be leaving shortly after 9:00 and will return around 2:15pm. Each child will also need a sack lunch that can be thrown away after we eat that afternoon (hot lunches will not be available). Make sure to put your child's name on the outside of the paper lunch bag.Thank you!

 

Reading Calendars
Please continue to read for 20 minutes each night with your student. We will continue to do reading calendars through the month of May, but March was the last month for pizza tickets. If your student has been turning in their reading calendars monthly they will be receiving a free Six Flags ticket for the month of May! :)

 

Box Tops

I am happy to report that we WON! We had the highest overall box tops out of all the first grade classrooms! We brought in 2,181 box tops!! That was the second overall highest amount in the school! :) We will be having a free pizza party this Friday, May 24th, so your student does not need to bring a lunch. Cheese pizza and juice boxes will be provided!

Important Dates

• Wednesday, May 22nd - Blackberry Farm Field Trip
• Friday, May 24th - Patriotic Day - Wear red, white, & blue
• Monday, May 27th - No School - Memorial Day
• Friday, May 31st - School Picnic
• Wednesday, June 5th - Last Day of School

Reminders

• Reading Anthology books need to be returned to school. Please look around your house in case there is more than one. If your student has not returned the books I will be contacting parents to let them know.

Thank you! And I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! :)