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:
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.
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*A “dude” can be a dad, grandpa, uncle, friend, neighbor, etc…*
Kelly Farrell
Executive Assistant
Cologne Academy
952-466-2276
952-466-4030 (Fax)
News:
Early Release Dates:
Friday, January 19th
Friday, March, 23rd
Friday, May 25th
MLK Service Project
January 15th
National Choice Week
January 22-26th
January 25th
OSA/ College t's
January 26th
Dudes and Donuts
February 2nd
