Hello all, and welcome to a new week in 1st grade! Here is a quick recap of our Monday:
Assembly: Sister Heart gave a small presentation on the 800 Jubilee of the Dominican Order. A new art competition for the school Houses has been announced. Student may participate by drawing possible images for their House according to their symbols. The winners will have their drawing represent their House.
Health: Mr. Yanna has informed me that a few students still don't have their Health class folder, please send those in so your child may begin gathering their worksheets and organizing everything for his class. Thank you!
Math: We began Chapter 2 today, Addition facts and strategies. We should be completing the chapter in the following two weeks with an assessment scheduled for September 4th. If there is any change in that date I will let you know.
Reading: Some students gave small presentation on the books they read at home during the weekend. They did a great job! We have began a new story titled "The Big Trip". We will finish the story Friday.
Spelling: Students have been given the words for their first spelling quiz we will be having this Friday. From now on they will have spelling quizzes every week, Monday they will copy the words and Friday will be the quiz. Please have them review the spelling in their homes, this week we are focusing on words with the Long /e/ sound. Words are:
1.me 2.tree 3.sea 4.be 5.keep
Lets encourage good handwriting as well!
Social studies: Talked about the location of things, in front of, behind, across from, next to, besides.
Homework for today: MPB pg. 2.1 / Practice spelling words (you can spell orally with your child or have them write it in their spelling tab.
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