Week 1-2

On this blog page you will find the objectives for our academic subjects.  It will be updated at least every month.  Please check out your individual child's teacher page for more information that pertains to that classroom.

We, the first grade teachers, are really looking forward to getting this year underway.  We are very excited to meet some new faces and also get reacquainted with past families.  Please feel free to send us an e-mail or leave us a voice message at school if you have any questions or concerns. Our personal information is at the bottom of our individual blog pages.  We look forward to meeting with each of you.

Week 3

Here’s what our CA first graders are learning these first weeks:

Reading: The first two weeks we are reading books that identify the who, what, where, when, and why in our stories..  Our read-aloud books include several Pete the Cat books, The Night Before First Grade, First Day Jitters, and How to Fill Your Bucket.

Phonics: In the first several weeks, we are reviewing kindergarten phonics concepts, including letter sounds, short vowels, syllables, and rhyming. 

Writing: Students will begin writing their letters to practice their handwriting.  We will stress write from the top and move down.

Math: We are finishing the Interim preview tests In the next several weeks, we are reviewing kindergarten math concepts such as addition strategies, number recognition review with numbers to 31, shapes, patterns, and number bonds.

Core Knowledge: Our first unit in Core Knowledge is Fables.  We are studying fables from different cultural backgrounds: stories from Aesop’s Fables, Anansi, and Brer Rabbit. 

Core Virtue: September’s core virtues are Respect—treating others with high regard—and Responsibility—doing your part for others and your community. 

News:

September 13th

Character Day

This clip/website explains character day: http://www.letitripple.org/character-day/

September 18-22

Spirit Week

Mon- PJ/ comfy clothes

Tues- Dress your Best- be fancy!

Wed- Sport/Athletic wear 

Thurs- Throwback Thursday: 80's & 90's attire!

Fri: Be your 'selfie"- dress like you!

September 27

Life Touch Photos

September 29

OSA (Outstanding Student Assembly) & College T-shirt Day

Concert Dates:

November 16th at 6:00 pm

May 10th at 6:00 pm

PE Shoes Please note that PE classes will be going outside often for class when weather permits. Students need to wear outdoor tennis shoes when class is held outside.  The shoes designated for indoor use should NOT be used for outdoors so as to preserve the new gym floor. Any older athletic shoes or every day tennis shoes that students wear to school are perfect! (Students cannot wear fashion boots, Mary Jane's, sandals, slip-ons, etc. for PE class).

From the Health Office

Policy Per policy, if your child has a temperature over 100 degrees, vomits, or has diarrhea, you be called to pick him/her up. They will need remain home until they are fever-free without medication and/or have not experienced vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours. All medication sent to school for students must be in the original labeled container along with a completed and signed medication request form from the parent and their physician. All Action Plans for asthma, allergies, and seizures must be updated every year at the beginning of the school year. Need immunizations? Carver County Public Health is offering a Back to School Vaccination Clinics on September 5th and 11th for low cost immunizations for those without insurance coverage for vaccinations. Click HERE to go to the website for information. Thank you,  Nurse Mary  nurse@cologneacademy.org

Links:

Calendar-2017-2018

http://cologneacademy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Calendar-2017-2018.pdf

Shoe tying links

How to Tie Your Shoes Video

https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&es_th=1&ie=UTF-8&safe=active&ssui=on#q=tying%20shoes%20song&safe=active&ssui=on

Scholastic Book Clubs   

https://clubs.scholastic.com/ 

Cologne Academy Site:

http://cologneacademy.org/

 First Grade Schedule

                                                                           

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
8:15-8:30	Arrive-Morning Work	Arrive-Morning Work	Arrive-Morning  Work	Arrive-Morning Work	Arrive-Morning Work
8:30-8:45	Carpet Time	Carpet Time	Carpet Time	Carpet Time	Carpet Time
8:45-9:15	Writing/ Handwriting	Writing/ Handwriting	Writing/ Handwriting	Writing/ Handwriting	Writing/ Handwriting
9:15-9:30	IRA	IRA	IRA	IRA	IRA
9:30-9:40	Bathroom	Bathroom	Bathroom	Bathroom	Bathroom
9:40-10:50	Guided Reading	Guided Reading	Guided Reading	Guided Reading	Guided Reading
10:55-11:35	Spanish/Music	Spanish/Music	Spanish/Music	Spanish/Music	Spanish/Music
11:35-11:40	Bathroom	Bathroom	Bathroom	Bathroom	Bathroom
11:40-11:50	Phonics	Phonics	Phonics	Phonics	Phonics
12:00-12:20	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch
12:20-12:50	Recess	Recess	Recess	Recess	Recess
12:50-1:00	Bathroom	Bathroom	Bathroom	Bathroom	Bathroom
1:00-1:55	Math	Math	Math	Math	Math
1:40-1:55	Whole group Math	Whole group Math	Whole group Math	Whole group Math	Whole group Math
2:05-2:45	Art/PE	Art/PE	Art/PE	Art/PE	Art/PE
2:45-2:50	Bathroom	Bathroom	Bathroom	Bathroom	Bathroom
2:50-3:20	Core   Knowledge	Core Knowledge	Core Knowledge	Core Knowledge	Core Knowledge
3:20-3:25	End of Day	End of Day	End of Day	End of Day	End of Day