week 21

Here’s what our CA first graders are learning in our 21st week:

IRA: This month we start by taking a look at the author, Jan Brett.  We will read The Mitten, The Three Snow Bears, Hedgies Surprise, and The Three Dassies"   Each story sowcases Jan Brett's creative style of story telling mixed with rich illustrations that make the story come to life.

Phonics:  We are focusing on reading and spelling the  r control sound of or.   (short, doctor, and order)

Writing: We have begun our informational writing piece of non-fiction. Your child will be reading non-fiction books and writing a report style writing piece. They begin by writing one, with support, but later will write one on their own.  They are amazing!

Math: We  have begun graphing data using bar graphs, picture graphs, and tally graphs.  Students will be able to analze, interprut, and create these types of graphs.

IXL: If you would like to use IXL at home, we recommend these sections for practice this week:

• Counting and Number Patterns (Section A)
• Addition (Section B, C & D)
• Subtraction (Section E, F, G & H)
• Mixed Operations (Section J) 
• Comparing (Section K)
• Place Value (Section M)
• Spacial Sense (Section N)
• Graphing  (Section O)

Core Knowledge: Our new unit is called Early American Civilization.  We will study Maan. Azrec, and Inca civilizations and investigate their government, religion, and development of their cities. We will also compare and contrast these three cultures.

Core Virtue: January is Courage

Join Cologne Academy as we celebrate School Choice Week with a collaborative Expo on

Thursday, January 25th from 5-7pm

showcasing art projects, science and history displays,

and Spanish performances!

Dudes and Doughnuts Kindergarten and 1st grade Invite your favorite “dude” to Dudes and Doughnuts Friday, February 2 from 2:45-3:15 Enjoy some time exploring the classroom and snacking on doughnuts. Guys may arrive at school at 2:45. Please use the center (south) door, not main entrance. Students leaving with their guest will be dismissed at 3:15, others will follow their normal after school routine.  If your child is getting a ride home with their visitor, please notify the teacher prior to February 2.

*A “dude” can be a dad, grandpa, uncle, friend, neighbor, etc…

News:

Early Release Dates:

Friday, March, 23rd

Friday, May 25th

National Choice Week

January 22-26th

Expo

January 25th

OSA/ College t's

January 26th

Dudes and Donuts

February 2nd

Week 20

Here’s what our CA first graders are learning in our 20th week:

IRA: This month we start by taking a look at the author, Jan Brett.  We will read The Mitten, The Three Snow Bears, Hedgies Surprise, and The Three Dassies"   Each story sowcases Jan Brett's creative style of story telling mixed with rich illustrations that make the story come to life.

Phonics:  We are focusing on reading and spelling the  r control sound of er.  We will use the patterns of -er, -ir, and -ur.  (skirt, purse, and hammer)

Writing: We have begun our informational writing piece of non-fiction. Your child will be reading non-fiction books and writing a report style writing piece. They begin by writing one, with support, but later will write one on their own.  They are amazing!

Math: We will finish taking interim 1.2 this week. This is your child's chance to show us what they can do. Yeah!  We will also begin graphing data using bar graphs, picture graphs, and tally graphs.

IXL: If you would like to use IXL at home, we recommend these sections for practice this week:

• Counting and Number Patterns (Section A)
• Addition (Section B, C & D)
• Subtraction (Section E, F, G & H)
• Mixed Operations (Section J) 
• Comparing (Section K)
• Place Value (Section M)
• Spacial Sense (Section N)
• Graphing  (Section O)

Core Knowledge: Our new unit is called Different Lands Different Stories. We are reading stories from different lands that have similar stories to those our children have heard like Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood.  Our students will be learning about settings, characters, plots, and identify the characteristics of a sub genre of fiction; folktales.

Core Virtue: January is Courage

Join Cologne Academy as we celebrate School Choice Week with a collaborative Expo on

Thursday, January 25th from 5-7pm

showcasing art projects, science and history displays,

and Spanish performances!

Dudes and Doughnuts Kindergarten and 1st grade Invite your favorite “dude” to Dudes and Doughnuts Friday, February 2 from 2:45-3:15 Enjoy some time exploring the classroom and snacking on doughnuts. Guys may arrive at school at 2:45. Please use the center (south) door, not main entrance. Students leaving with their guest will be dismissed at 3:15, others will follow their normal after school routine.  If your child is getting a ride home with their visitor, please notify the teacher prior to February 2.

*A “dude” can be a dad, grandpa, uncle, friend, neighbor, etc…*

Kelly Farrell

Executive Assistant

Cologne Academy

1221 S. Village Parkway

Cologne, MN  55322

952-466-2276

952-466-4030 (Fax)

www.cologneacademy.org

News:

Early Release Dates:

Friday, January 19th

Friday, March, 23rd

Friday, May 25th

MLK Service Project

January 15th

National Choice Week

January 22-26th

Expo

January 25th

OSA/ College t's

January 26th

Dudes and Donuts

February 2nd

Spanish Expo Performance Schedule - January 25th

Kindergarten will perform 5 short songs on the stage from 5:00pm-5:20pm

1st grade will perform 3 short songs on the stage from 5:30pm-5:50pm

2nd grade will perform 2 longer songs on the stage from 6:00pm-6:20pm

3rd grade will perform 2 longer songs on the stage from 6:30pm-6:50pm

Week 19

Here’s what our CA first graders are learning in our 18th week:

IRA: This month we start by taking a look at the author Jan Brett.  We will read The hat, The mitten, Gingerbread Babies,  and Gingerbread Friends.

Phonics:  We are focusing on reading and spelling the bossy r pattern of -ar, like what a pirate says to greet one another. (car, far, star)

Writing: We have finished our "How to" writing piece. The students have slowly been taking on more responsibility in writing their own pieces.  Some are even adding onto their piece with exciting descriptive sentences.  All of these pieces will be shown at the "Expo." We will be transitioning into our informational/non-fiction writing unit this week and next week.

Math: We will be reviewing for and taking interim 1.2 this week. This is your child's chance to show us what they can do. Yeah!

IXL: If you would like to use IXL at home, we recommend these sections for practice this week:

• Counting and Number Patterns (Section A)
• Addition (Section B, C & D)
• Subtraction (Section E, F, G & H)
• Mixed Operations (Section J) 
• Comparing (Section K)
• Place Value (Section M)
• Spacial Sense (Section N)

Core Knowledge: Our new unit is called Different Lands Different Stories. We will be reading stories from different lands that have similar stories to those our children have heard like Cinderella and Little Red Riding Hood.  Our students will be learning about settings, characters, plots, and identify the characteristics of a sub genre of fiction; folktales.

Core Virtue: January is Courage

News:

Early Release Dates:

Friday, January 19th
Friday, March, 23rd
Friday, May 25th

MLK Service Project

January 15th