Last week, we brainstormed our favorite things to do in the Spring.  Some of our answers included flying a kite, taking a walk, taking our dog for a walk, picking flowers for our mom and sister, eating ice cream, playing golf, playing soccer, playing baseball.  Oh, the answers were endless.  I have such a smart group of first graders!

In Reading, we will focus on the letter “p” as in “pig.”  We will learn all about pigs and how they roll around in the mud to stay cool!  Sounds like something my little one would love to do!  Please remember to read homework stories as well as any additional practice reading passages you have that go along with Read Well.  I know our schedules have us living at the ballpark, but please find time to read to your little one and have them read to you!  :) 

Word Wall Words:  best, never, begin, does, again

In Language, we will focus on a new rule.  Antonyms are words with opposite meanings.  I hope you were able to look over our new DOL that came home each day last week.  Also, on Friday I modeled how the daily grade will look each week and allowed them to take it home to share with you.  This will continue to be the format for the remainder of the year. 

In Math, we are halfway through Ch 12.  In this chapter, we are talking about 2-D shapes and their characteristics (number of sides and vertices).  Be sure to look for a review sheet to come home the night before the test.

Classroom Needs:  paper towels

Upcoming Reminders/Events:

4/8 ~ Nancy’s Italian Ice and PTA meeting @ 6:00 pm

4/9 ~ Library with Mrs. Morris

4/16 and 4/17 ~ Doughnuts for Dads at 7:30 am

4/17 ~ Fieldtrip to Davis Theater

4/18 ~ Signed Paper and Progress Reports

4/22 ~ Wear a purple shirt in honor of Military Child Day

Please contact me with any questions or concerns and have a great week!  Kristin