*This Wednesday, May 22nd is Field Day! We will spend part of the morning and part of the afternoon outside participating in fun games and activities. Students decorated shirts this week to wear to Field Day. When they come to school on Wednesday, they will change into their shirt. I would encourage shorts or athletic pants depending on the weather. Everyone should wear sneakers and sunscreen and bug spray if needed. Sunscreen and bug spray need to be applied at home before coming to school. Please also send students to school with a water bottle that is labeled with their name.
*On Friday morning, Nancy from the JV Fletcher Library will come in to talk about their Summer Reading Program. If your family hasn't participated in the Summer Reading Program, it's a great way to continue reading throughout the summer and earn some great prizes!
*In Math, we will finish Unit 9. We will continue to review concepts we've learned this year. An area we continue to need support in is telling time on an analog clock. Students should be able to tell and make times on the hour and half hour. Students are having some difficulty when creating times. They need reminders about the hour hand being short and minute hand long. Also when creating half past times, the hour hand must be between two numbers. This would be great to practice at home!
*We will be writing the 100 Power Words for the final time this year over the course of the week. I am also beginning to assess student's reading levels. I'm amazed at all of the growth the class has made in reading (accuracy, fluency and comprehension) this year! We will continue to read in groups and send home books to read at home.
*Excellence Fair is coming up next Friday, May 31st from 2:15-2:45pm. We are inviting parents to come into school at 2:15pm to view your child's work from first grade. Over the next two weeks, students will choose pieces of work they are proud of and they believe shows Excellence. During the Excellence Fair, you will have a chance to view your child's work and the other student's work as well. We ask that you make plans for siblings during this time, so the first graders can shine! The fair will end at 2:45 in order for parents to clear the parking lot for dismissal to begin.
Looking Ahead:
May 22nd- Field Day
May 27- No School, Memorial Day
May 31st- Excellence Fair (parents invited, no siblings please) 2:15-2:45pm
June 17th- Last Day, 12:20pm Early Release
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