First Grade
First grade is a "primary" education. First grade is the best indicator of future academic performance in school and emphasizes the importance of a solid academic foundation. First grade students will have developed the skills necessary to progress in reading and math.
Students are in school from 8:25am to 3:15pm daily. The basis of the curriculum consists of religion, reading/language, arts, math, science, social studies, music, physical education, and art.
Mrs. Dianne Binger
Latest Blog Entry: 2012-01-29
January 30, 2012
Dear Parents,
Thank you for attending the Animal Science Fair. It was a really big success. The children did a wonderful job of researching and learning about their animal. They did a terrific job with their visual projects and with reading their books. Thank you for all of the help you gave at home to make this a meaningful learning experience for your child!
We will be taking the Unit 3 Reading Test this week. We will pass the results on to you as soon as we can.
Catholic Schools' Week is this week. To celebrate we are having a special spelling list of words having to do with our faith. Please see the complete list in the box below. The Spelling Test will be on Thursday.
From now on (until we get hot weather again), the first graders will only be allowed to have their water bottles in the classroom during morning snack. They will be allowed to get drinks, if they need them, at other times.
Friday is the 100th day of school. We will celebrate 100th day on Thursday because of the other special events scheduled for Friday.
Please practice word cards with your child every night. They should keep their recipe boxes with their word cards in their backpacks so that they come home everyday. Once your child knows the words well you may discontinue practicing them. No new words this week. The Spelling words are: pray, Mass, church, Bible, God, Jesus. The challenge words are: love, know, serve and thanks. The Super Challenge word is: Catholic.
Homework and Special Activities for the Week
MONDAY Crazy Sock Day/Dress Down
Art and Gym
Special Person -- No one this week
Reading -- Read Phonics Story
Math Homework -- Practice 72
TUESDAY SPIRIT DAY
Computers and Music
Reading -- Read Phonics Story and
Reading Group Story
Math Homework -- Practice 73
WEDNESDAY OPEN HOUSE and VOCATIONS DAY
Gym and World Languages
Reading -- Read Phonics Story and
Reading Group Story
Math Homework -- Practice 74
THURSDAY SPIRIT DAY
Music
Spelling Test -- Catholic Words
Reading -- Read Phonics Story and
Reading Group Story
Math Homework -- None
FRIDAY MASS AT THE ST. JOSEPH CENTER
AND A MOVIE
Reading -- None
Math Homework – None
Have a great week!
Mrs. Hanaway and Mrs. Binger