Weekly Update for 11/14/16

Batteries Needed for Coding

First grade students are working on an animal project in STEM class.  Each student will need 2 3V button batteries. They are sold as a two pack at Dollar Tree.  Please send these to school with your child in a baggie labeled with their name.  

"The ABC's of Thanksgiving"

We will presenting our play "The ABC's of Thanksgiving" on Wednesday, November 23 at 10:00 in our classroom.  We will sing a few songs and perform our play.  Following our play, you are more than welcome to take your child and being your Thanksgiving holiday early.  School will dismiss at 12:50 that day for everyone.

What are we learning this week?

Reading: 
SOL 1.13 Write to communicate ideas for a variety of purposes.

Math: Fractions

S   SOL 1.4  The student will: 

   a) represent and solve practical problems involving equal 

   sharing with two and four

b  b) represent and name fractions for halves and fourths        models

Science: Animals
SOL 1.5 The student will investigate and understand that animals, including humans, have basic needs and certain distinguishing characteristics.  Key concepts include:
a. basic needs include adequate air, food, water, shelter, space (habitat);
b. animals, including humans, have many different physical characteristics; and
c. animals can be classified according to a variety of characteristics.

           Weekly Schedule

*Monday, November 14          Art Resource 

*Tuesday, November 15         Library Resource     

                       

*Wednesday, November 16     Music Resource   

*Thursday, November 17      P.E. Resource 
Report Cards Issued

*Friday, November 18           STEM Resource

        

                Looking Ahead

11/24-25    Thanksgiving Break
11/30/16     November Bucket Filler Breakfast for selected                      students
12/07/16     Early Release @ 1:00
12/13/16      3rd Grade PTA Music Program @ 7:00
12/14/16      Interims Issued
12/16/16      Last Day of School Before Winter Break