Thursday, April 26, 2018

Week 34

Here’s what our CA first graders are/will be learning in our 34th week:


IRA: Weather (cold read and hot read)  Students will identify text that they do not know and figure out its meaning through context clues and meaning.  

Phonics:  -ow and  -ou sounds in words. (found, powder)  They will make and identify these sounds in words as well as make sentences using these word sounds.

Writing: We are finishing our opinion writing unit.  In this unit your child stated their own opinion about a given subject and defending it with 3 reasons.  They start with gathering information about their opinion, finding a lead in topic sentence, use transition words to make their 3 points, and end with a restating conclusion.  They are working hard.

Math: Show me the Money!  Students will be able to name coins, count like coins, add various coins together, and much more.
 
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)
  • Spatial Sense (Section N)
  • 2D and 3D shapes (Section V)
  • Measurement (Section P)
  • Time (Section U)
  • Money (Section Q)

Core Knowledge: In this domain, students will hear about the birth of our country, the United States of America. They will be introduced to many important historical figures and events as the story unfolds to describe how the thirteen colonies evolved slowly over time from their initial dependence on England to the status of an independent nation. In the read-alouds at the beginning of the domain, students will hear about the establishment of the thirteen colonies and will learn about the conflicts that ensued between the colonies and Great Britain. They will learn how the imposition of taxes upon the colonies by Britain led to the Boston Tea Party and, eventually, to war between the colonies and Britain, culminating in the Declaration of Independence and the founding of a new nation. Additional readalouds highlight several particularly important historical figures—Betsy Ross, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson. Finally, the domain concludes with two read-alouds that focus on the role of women, Native Americans, and African Americans during the colonial time period, as well as important symbols of our nation.


CORE VIRTUE: APRIL IS FORIVENESS 


Niebuhr News

May 4th
Relay For Life fundraiser
$2 = non-uniform bottoms
$4 = non-uniform bottoms + top
$5 = non-uniform bottoms + top + hat

May 10
Music concert 6:00

May 14 
College t shirt

May 21- 25
Spirit Week

May 26
Early Release

May 28
Memorial Day - No School

May 29
Field Day
8th Grade Gradution

May 30
All school field trips

May 31st
Last Day

Thursday, April 19, 2018

Week 33 April 23rd - 27th

Here’s what our CA first graders are/will be learning in our 33rd week:


IRA: Weather (cold read and hot read)  Students will identify text that they do not know and figure out its meaning through context clues and meaning.  

Phonics:  -oo and  -ou sounds in words. (pull, book)  They will make and identify these sounds in words as well as make sentences using these word sounds.

Writing: We are finishing our opinion writing unit.  In this unit your child stated their own opinion about a given subject and defending it with 3 reasons.  They start with gathering information about their opinion, finding a lead in topic sentence, use transition words to make their 3 points, and end with a restating conclusion.  They are working hard.

Math: Show me the Money!  Students will be able to name coins, count like coins, add various coins together, and much more.
 
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)
  • Spatial Sense (Section N)
  • 2D and 3D shapes (Section V)
  • Measurement (Section P)
  • Time (Section U)
  • Money (Section Q)

Core Knowledge: Your child will be learning about many different types of habitats: desert, rainforest, decidious, ocean, tundra, savanna, and more. They will learn what basic needs must be met in each habitat and what adaptions are made to survive.


CORE VIRTUE: APRIL IS FORIVENESS 


Niebuhr News

April 27
OSA
College t-shirt

May 10
Music concert 6:00

May 14 
College t shirt

May 21- 25
Spirit Week

May 26
Early Release

May 28
Memorial Day - No School

May 29
Field Day
8th Grade Gradution

May 30
All school field trips

May 31st
Last Day

Thursday, April 12, 2018

Week 32

Here’s what our CA first graders are/will be learning in our 32nd week:

IRA: Weather (cold read and hot read)  Students will identify text that they do not know and figure out its meaning through context clues and meaning.  

Phonics:  -au and aw sounds in words. (taught, lawn)

Writing: We are starting our opinion writing unit.  In this unit your child will be stating their own opinion about a given subject and defending it with 3 reasons.  They will again start with gathering information about their opinion, finding a lead in topic sentence, use transition words to make their 3 points, and end with a restating conclusion.

Math: Show me the Money!  Students will be able to name coins, count like coins, add various coins together, and much more.
 
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)
  • Spatial Sense (Section N)
  • 2D and 3D shapes (Section V)
  • Measurement (Section P)
  • Time (Section U)
  • Money (Section Q)

Core Knowledge: Your child will be learning about many different types of habitats: desert, rainforest, decidious, ocean, tundra, savanna, and more. They will learn what basic needs must be met in each habitat and what adaptions are made to survive.


CORE VIRTUE: APRIL IS FORIVENESS 


Niebuhr News

April 27
OSA
College t-shirt

May 10
Music concert 6:00

May 14 
College t shirt

May 21- 25
Spirit Week

May 26
Early Release

May 28
Memorial Day - No School

May 29
Field Day
8th Grade Gradution

May 30
All school field trips

May 31st
Last Day

Monday, April 9, 2018

Week 31

Here’s what our CA first graders are/will be learning in our 31st week:

IRA: Weather (cold read and hot read)  Students will identify text that they do not know and fugure out its meaning through context clues and meaning.  

Phonics:  -oo, -ew, -and ue sounds in words.

Writing: We are starting our opinion writing unit.  In this unit your child will be stating their own opinion about a given subject and defending it with 3 reasons.  They will again start with gathering information about their opinion, finding a lead in topic sentence, use transition words to make their 3 points, and end with a restating conclusion.

Math: Time is our focus for part of this week. Students will be able to read the face of an analog clock naming its many parts and will learn to tell time to the hour, half hour and maybe even to quarter after and quarter to. Students will be able to use various language to determine time and events.
 
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)
  • Spatial Sense (Section N)
  • 2D and 3D shapes (Section V)
  • Measurement (Section P)
  • Time (Section U)

Core Knowledge: We will be continuing our new unit about the History of the Earth.  In this unit your child will learn about the geographical features of the earth's surface.  They will about learn about the inside of the earth's surface and its many layers.  They will also learn about rock types: igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic.


Square1Art

Square1Art creates beautiful keepsakes and useful items that have your students unique artwork printed on them! If your looking for a special Mother's or Father's Day gift or even want to get your holiday shopping done early Square1Art has wonderful options and buying them also helps support the art department at CA.  Use your unique code to order online found in your personal magazine at https://shop.square1art.com/shop/ or send in check or cash with order form to school with your student. Orders can be given to your students homeroom teacher or art teacher. Orders are due April 13th.   Have fun shopping!



Core Virtue: April is Foriveness 

News:

Early Release Dates:
Friday, May 25th

STEP testing begins this week for grade 1