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What are we learning this week?
Date: 4/29-5/3
Phonics:
R-Controlled: er, ir, ur
Sight Words:
Sight Words Activities
Reading:
Story Structure
Writing:
Informative Writing: animals
Social/Emotional Learning (SEL):
Motto: “ I seek solutions.”
Math:
Module 5, Lessons 10-12
Mod 5, Topic D Quick Check- 5/1
Science/Social Studies:
Mystery Science
Notes:
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Tuesday is our library day. Remember to bring your books!
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Friday, May 3rd: Star Wars Day! Dress as your favorite Star Wars character!
Specials Schedule:
Monday
Day 5
Mandarin
Tuesday
Day 6
PE
Wednesday
Day 1
Music
Thursday
Day 2
Art
Friday
Day 3
PE
What are we learning this week?
Date: 4/22-4/26
Phonics:
R-Controlled: or
Sight Words:
Review Sight Words 1-100
Reading:
Procedural Texts: “How to…”
Writing:
Recyclosaurus Writing
Social/Emotional Learning (SEL):
Motto: “I can see things from many different points of view."
Math:
Module 5, Lessons 7-9
Mod 5, Topics A/B Quick Check: 4/23
Science/Social Studies:
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
Notes:
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Tuesday is our library day. Remember to bring your books!
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Friday is our Recyclosaurus Museum from 1:15-2:00 PM.
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Friday is Early Release! Dismissal is at 2:00 PM.
Specials Schedule:
Monday
Day 6
PE
Tuesday
Day 1
Music
Wednesday
Day 2
Art
Thursday
Day 3
PE
Friday
Day 4
Music
What are we learning this week?
Date: 4/8-4/12
Phonics:
Vowel Teams for long i
(igh, ie, y)
Sight Words:
Green: long, more, over, water, always
Blue: kind, any, open, thought, laugh
Phonics Skills: boat, float, coach, roam, toad
Quiz 4/11
Reading:
Folktales
Writing:
Baby Chick Facts
Social/Emotional Learning (SEL):
Motto: “ Tough times happen, but I am tougher.”
Math:
Module 6, Lesson 21 and Review
Mod 6 Post Test : 4/10
Math Growth Module: 4/11
District Interim Assessment: 4/12
Science/Social Studies:
Animal Groups
Notes:
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Monday: Solar Eclipse! Black out day- wear ALL black!
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Tuesday is our library day. Remember to bring your books!
Specials Schedule:
Monday
Day 2
Art
Tuesday
Day 3
PE
Wednesday
Day 4
Music
Thursday
Day 5
Mandarin
Friday
Day 6
PE
What are we learning this week?
Date: 3/25-3/29
Phonics:
Vowel Teams oa,ow,oe
Sight Words:
Green: into, no, worked, other, people
Blue: become, horse, most, show, yellow
Phonics Skills: play, train, gray, brain, snail
Reading:
Mental Images
Writing:
Shades of Meaning
Social/Emotional Learning (SEL):
Motto: “ I look for solutions, not blame.”
Math:
Module 6, Lessons 13-16
Science/Social Studies:
Butterflies
Notes:
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Tuesday is our library day. Remember to bring your books!
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No School on Friday, 3/29.
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Please send in permission slips and pay online for the field trip ASAP!
Specials Schedule:
Monday
Day 5
Mandarin
Tuesday
Day 6
PE
Wednesday
Day 1
Music
Thursday
Day 2
Art
Friday
Day
No School
What are we learning this week?
Date: 3/18- 3/22
Phonics:
Vowel Teams ai and ay
Sight Words:
Sight Word Review
Reading:
Central Idea
Writing:
Shades of Meaning
Social/Emotional Learning (SEL):
Motto: “ I exercise my brain each day.”
Math:
Module 6, Lessons 10-12
Science/Social Studies:
Economics
Notes:
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Tuesday is our library day. Remember to bring your books!
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Tuesday is the A+++ Celebration at 9:00 AM!
Specials Schedule:
Monday
Day 6
PE
Tuesday
Day 1
Music
Wednesday
Day 2
Art
Thursday
Day 3
PE
Friday
Day 4
Music
What are we learning this week?
Date: 3/4- 3/8
Phonics:
Contractions
Sight Words:
Sight Word Review
Reading:
Dr Seuss
Writing:
Journals and DC Delivers
Social/Emotional Learning (SEL):
Motto: “ I exercise my brain each day.”
Math:
Module 6, Lessons 6-9
Science/Social Studies:
Timelines
Notes:
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Monday is our Picnic lunch. Our lunch is 12:45-1:30. Bring a towel or blanket and a favorite book to read!
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Tuesday is our library day. Remember to bring your books!
Specials Schedule: Spirit Week:
Monday
Day 1
Music
Dr. Seuss Day
Tuesday
Day 2
Art
Tutus, Ties and Tiaras
Wednesday
Day 3
PE
Decades Day
Thursday
Day 4
Music
Favorite Holiday
Friday
Day 5
Mandarin
Beach Day
What are we learning this week?
Date: 2/26-3/1
Phonics:
Vowel Teams (ee, ea)
Sight Words:
Review words 51-75
Reading:
Making Inferences and using picture clues
Writing:
If I Were President
Social/Emotional Learning (SEL):
Motto: “I do my best because doing less is a waste of my time and potential."
Math:
Module 6, Lessons 2-5
Science/Social Studies:
Declaration of Independence, Constitution and Primary/Secondary Sources
Notes:
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Tuesday is our library day. Remember to bring your books!
Specials Schedule:
Monday
Day 2
Art
Tuesday
Day 3
PE
Wednesday
Day 4
Music
Thursday
Day 5
Mandarin
Friday
Day 6
PE
What are we learning this week?
Date: 2/19-2/23
Phonics:
VcE and Silent letters
Sight Words:
Green: right, there, would, use, very
Blue: pull, push, mountain, shall, these
All: stone, froze, rice, glide, page
Quiz: 2/23
Reading:
Making Inferences and using picture clues
Writing:
If I were President writing
Social/Emotional Learning (SEL):
Motto: “Our school monitors help us because they care about us.”
Math:
Module 4 Review and Post Test
Mod 4 Post Assessment: 2/21
Science/Social Studies:
Worms!
Notes:
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Tuesday is our library day. Remember to bring your books!
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No School- Monday, February 19th for President’s Day.
Specials Schedule:
Monday
No School
Tuesday
Day 4
Music
Wednesday
Day 5
Mandarin
Thursday
Day 6
PE
Friday
Day 1
Music
What are we learning this week?
Date: 2/12-2/16
Phonics:
VcE and soft c/g
Sight Words:
Green: her, now, saw, could, know
Blue: full, across, think, fly, bring
All: trace, plate, same, lane, brace
Quiz: 2/14
Reading:
Create Mental Images
Writing:
Valentine Writing
Social/Emotional Learning (SEL):
Motto: “I drop my shoulders. I take a deep breath. I can handle this.”
Math:
Module 4 Lessons 22-27
Topic D Quiz: 2/13
Science/Social Studies:
George Washington and Abe Lincoln
Notes:
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Tuesday is our library day. Please return books on Monday!
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We will have a valentine exchange on Wednesday. Please have your child’s Valentines and mail boxes sent to school by Tuesday, 2/13.
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No School- Monday, February 19th for President’s Day.
Specials Schedule:
Monday
Day 5
Mandarin
Tuesday
Day 6
PE
Wednesday
Day 1
Music
Thursday
Day 2
Art
Friday
Day 3
PE
What are we learning this week?
Date: 2/5-2/9
Phonics:
VcE and soft c/g
Sight Words:
Green: put, takes, who, all, down
Blue: blue, bird, miss, young, until
All: me, hi, go, open, she
Quiz: 2/6
Reading:
Ask and Answer Questions
Writing:
Reflections and Goal Setting
Social/Emotional Learning (SEL):
Motto: “I am always improving.”
Math:
Module 4 Lessons 16-20
Science/Social Studies:
Plants
Notes:
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Tuesday is our library day. Please return books on Monday!
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Thursday and Friday are 12:05 PM Dismissals.
Specials Schedule:
Monday
Day 6
PE
Tuesday
Day 1
Music
Wednesday
Day 2
Art
Thursday
Day 3
No Specials: Picture Day
Friday
Day 4
Music
What are we learning this week?
Date: 1/29-2/2
Phonics:
Open syllable long vowels
Sight Words:
Green: wants, your, eat, how, day
Blue: fire, front, answer, its, times
All: tank, bend, ring, soft, must
Quiz: 1/29
Reading:
Ask and Answer Questions
Writing:
Journal, DC Delivers, Star Student Writing
Social/Emotional Learning (SEL):
Motto: “I find purpose in everything I do.”
Math:
Module 4 Lessons 11-15
Mid-Module Assessment 2/1
Science/Social Studies:
American Symbols
Notes:
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Tuesday is our library day. Please return books on Monday!
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On Tuesday and Wednesday we will have A+ judges visiting.
Specials Schedule:
Monday
Day 1
Music
Tuesday
Day 2
Art
Wednesday
Day 3
PE
Thursday
Day 4
Music
Friday
Day 5
Mandarin
Date: 1/22-1/26
Phonics:
Open syllable long vowels
Sight Words:
Green: wants, your, eat, how, day
Blue: fire, front, answer, its, times
All: tank, bend, ring, soft, must
Quiz: 1/29
Reading:
Ask and Answer Questions
Writing:
If I could declare a holiday….
Social/Emotional Learning (SEL):
Motto: “I make enough time for work, sleep and free time.”
Math:
Module 4, Lessons 5-10
Topic A Quiz: 1/23
Science/Social Studies:
American Symbols
Notes:
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Tuesday is our library day. Please return books on Monday!
Specials Schedule:
Monday
Day 2
Art
Tuesday
Day 3
PE
Wednesday
Day 4
Music
Thursday
Day 5
Mandarin
Friday
Day 6
PE
What are we learning this week?
Date: 1/16 -1/19
Phonics:
Final blends
Sight Words:
Green: find, many, little, too, up
Blue: seven, sure, close, cold, done
All: snap, sled, flip, plot, drum
Quiz: 1/19
Reading:
Predictions
Writing:
Journal and DC Delivers
Social/Emotional Learning (SEL):
Motto: “I work through confusion.”
Math:
Module 4, Lessons 1-4
Science/Social Studies:
MLK and American Symbols
Notes:
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Tuesday is the library!
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Tuesday is our 100th Day of School! Wear something to represent 100!
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Wednesday is our 101st Day! Wear black, white or spots!
Specials Schedule:
Monday
Day
No School
Tuesday
Day 4
Music
Wednesday
Day 5
Mandarin
Thursday
Day 6
PE
Friday
Day 1
Music
What are we learning this week?
Date: 1/8 - 1/12
Phonics:
Blends with “r” and final blends
Sight Words:
Green: find, many, little, too, up
Blue: seven, sure, close, cold, done
All: snap, sled, flip, plot, drum
Reading:
Informational Texts with Text Features
Writing:
How to build a snowman (procedural)
Social/Emotional Learning (SEL):
Motto: “I bring effort to everything I do.”
Math:
Mod 3 Lessons 10-13, Review
Mod 3 Post Assessment 1/11
Science/Social Studies:
Earth Materials/ MLK
Notes:
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Tuesday is the library! Please send books in on Monday.
Specials Schedule:
Monday
Day 5
Mandarin
Tuesday
Day 6
PE
Wednesday
Day 1
Music
Thursday
Day 2
Art
Friday
Day 3
PE
Happy New Year! Welcome 2024.
What are we learning this week?
Date: 1/3 -1/5
Phonics:
Blends with “r”
Sight Words:
Blue and Green Lists will be shared soon!
Reading:
Informational Texts with Text Features
Writing:
Resolutions
Social/Emotional Learning (SEL):
Review
Math:
Mod 3 Lessons 1-6 Review and Lesson 8
Science/Social Studies:
Rocks
Notes:
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No Library this week. Please send in books for return next week.
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Friday is a FULL day. Dismissal at 3:30 PM.
Specials Schedule:
Monday
Day
No School
Tuesday
Day
No School
Wednesday
Day 2
Art
Thursday
Day 3
PE
Friday
Day 4
Music
What are we learning this week?
Date: 12/11-12/15
Phonics:
Review
Sight Words:
Review
Reading:
Holiday Stories From Around the World
Writing:
Holiday Traditions
Social/Emotional Learning (SEL):
Motto: " I choose what I believe about myself."
Math:
Mod 3 Lesson 6, Math Fluency Games
Social Studies:
Holidays Around the World
Science:
Holidays Around the World
Notes:
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Library is on Tuesday!
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Gingerbread House Building on Wednesday at 2:45 PM. Parents are invited to join!
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Half Day Dismissal on Friday, December 15th (12:05 PM)
Specials Schedule:
Monday
Day 3
PE
Tuesday
Day 4
Music
Wednesday
Day 5
Mandarin
Thursday
Day 6
PE
Friday
Day 1
Music
What are we learning this week?
Date: 12/4-12/8
Phonics:
Blends with l: bl, cl, sl, pl and blends with “r”
Sight Words:
Sight Words: Assessment on all 100 words!
Reading:
Gingerbread Story Comparisons
Writing:
Gingerbread Writing
Social/Emotional Learning (SEL):
Motto: “Learn from others rather than compare yourself to others.”
Math:
Module 3 Pretest, Math Growth Module Assessment and Mod 3, Lessons 3-4
Social Studies/ Science:
Holidays Around the World!
Notes:
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Library on Tuesday- please return your books!
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Spirit Week!
Specials Schedule: Spirit Day!
Monday
Day 4
Music
Candy Cane Day
Tuesday
Day 5
Mandarin
Holiday Socks
Wednesday
Day 6
PE
Holiday Sweater
Thursday
Day 1
Music
Favorite Holiday Character
Friday
Day 2
Art
Pajama and Stuffy Day
What are we learning this week?
Date: 11/27-12/1
Phonics:
Blends with l: bl, cl, sl, pl
Sight Words:
Sight words:(all) this, out, like, one, them
Phonics words:
Reading:
Mod 5, Week 1: Informational Texts
Writing:
Journal and DC Delivers
Social/Emotional Learning (SEL):
Motto: “ The cure for boredom is curiosity”
Math:
Mod 2, Lessons 26 and 27
Review and Mod 2 Post Test 12/1
Social Studies/ Science:
Map Skills
Notes:
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Library on Tuesday - please return your books!
- Scholastic Winter Book Fair - all week in the library!
Specials Schedule:
Monday
Day 5
Mandarin
Tuesday
Day 6
PE
Wednesday
Day 1
Music
Thursday
Day 2
Art
Friday
Day 3
PE
What are we learning this week?
Date: 11/13-11/17
Phonics:
S blends
Sight Words:
Green List: said, so, will, were, what
Blue List: long, more, over, water, always
Phonics Skill List: chop, ship, much, chin, dash
Quiz: 11/13
We will not have new words after this quiz. We will review for the week.
Reading:
Thanksgiving: The Mayflower
Writing:
The First Thanksgiving
Social/Emotional Learning (SEL):
Motto: “I steer clear of gossip.”
Math:
Module 2: Lessons 23-25
Fact Fluency Check: 11/14
Topic C Quiz: 11/16
Social Studies/ Science:
Thanksgiving
Notes:
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Library on Tuesday- please return your books!
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First Grade Thanksgiving Performance. Please sign in at the office between 2:45-3:00 PM. Have a seat in the MPR. The program will start at 3:00 PM.
Specials Schedule:
Monday
Day 6
PE
Tuesday
Day 1
Music
Wednesday
Day 2
Art
Thursday
Day 3
PE
Friday
Day 4
Music
What are we learning this week?
Date: 11/6-11/10
Phonics:
Digraphs sh, ch, th, wh
Sight Words:
Green List: said, so, will, were, what
Blue List: long, more, over, water, always
Phonics Skill List: chop, ship, much, chin, dash
Quiz: 11/13
Reading:
Module 4, Week 2: Retell and Characters
Writing:
Adjectives
Social/Emotional Learning (SEL):
Motto: “I say goodbye to my unhelpful self-talk.”
Math:
Module 2: Lessons 17-22
Retake for Topic A quiz on 11/9
Social Studies/ Science:
Veteran’s Day
Notes:
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Library on Tuesday- please return your books!
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Thursday: Wear Blue!
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No School on Friday.
Specials Schedule:
Monday
Day 2
Art
Tuesday
Day 3
PE
Wednesday
Day 4
Music
Thursday
Day 5
Mandarin
Friday
Day 6
PE
Snack: 11:00 AM Lunch: 12:45 PM
What are we learning this week?
Date: 10/30-11/3
Phonics:
Digraph sh and ch
Sight Words:
Green List: we, or, that, from, some
Blue List: into, no, other, people, worked
Phonics Skill List: sh and ch words
Quiz: 11/2
Reading:
Module 3, Week 3: Sequencing
Writing:
Journal prompts
Social/Emotional Learning (SEL):
Motto: “Mistakes can help me if I let them.”
Math:
Module 2: Lessons 13-18
Social Studies/ Science:
Pumpkin Character Presentations
Notes:
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Library on Tuesday- please return your books!
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Friday is Early Release. Dismissal at 2:00 PM.
Specials Schedule: Spirit Day!
Monday
Day 3
PE
Pink Out!
Tuesday
Day 4
Music
Storybook Character
Wednesday
Day 5
Mandarin
Disney Day
Thursday
Day 6
PE
Favorite Sport
Friday
Day 1
Music
Favorite Musical
Snack: 11:00 AM Lunch: 12:45 PM
What are we learning this week?
Date: 10/23-10/27
Phonics:
Digraph sh and ch
Sight Words:
Green List: want, for, they, have, come
Blue List: their, way, where, why, grow
Phonics Skill List: will, fell, pull, boss, miss
Quiz: 10/25
Reading:
Module 3, Week 3: Sequencing
Writing:
Friendly Letters and Pumpkin Writing
Social/Emotional Learning (SEL):
Motto: “ I make the most out of every experience.”
Math:
Module 2: Lessons 8-12
Mod 2 Topic A Quiz: 10/25
Social Studies/ Science:
Pumpkins
Notes:
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Library on Tuesday- please return your books!
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Friday, 10/27: Fall Festival 1:10-2:00 PM
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Friday is Early Release. Dismissal at 2:00 PM.
Specials Schedule:
Monday
Day 4
Music
Tuesday
Day 5
Mandarin
Wednesday
Day 6
PE
Thursday
Day 1
Music
Friday
Day 2
Art
Snack: 11:00 AM Lunch: 12:45 PM
What are we learning this week?
Date: 10/16-10/22
Phonics:
Floss rule: double consonant endings ss,ll,ff
Digraph sh
Sight Words:
Review of Quarter 1 Words
Quiz: 10/17
New words will be sent home on Wednesday.
Reading:
Module 3, Week 3:
Writing:
Types of Sentences and Friendly Letters
Social/Emotional Learning (SEL):
Motto: “ I know what I am looking forward to today.”
Math:
Module 2: Lessons 3-7
Social Studies/ Science:
Force in Motion
Notes:
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Library on Tuesday- please return your books!
Specials Schedule:
Monday
Day 5
Mandarin
Tuesday
Day 6
PE
Wednesday
Day 1
Music
Thursday
Day 2
Art
Friday
Day 3
PE
Snack: 11:00 AM Lunch: 12:45 PM
What are we learning this week?
Date: 10/9-10/13
Phonics:
Floss rule: double consonant endings ss,ll,ff
Sight Words:
Review of Quarter 1 Words
Reading:
Module 3, Week 2: Text Organization
Writing:
Complete Sentences and ideas
Social/Emotional Learning (SEL):
Motto: “I pay attention to what I tell myself.”
Math:
Module 2: Lessons 1-2.
Social Studies/ Science:
Force in Motion
Notes:
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Library on Tuesday- please return your books!
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50th Day Sock Hop! 3:00-3:30 PM in the MPR!
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Half Days on Thursday and Friday. Dismissal 12:05 PM.
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Picture Day is on Thursday!
Specials Schedule:
Monday
No School
No School Tuesday
Day 1
Music
Wednesday
Day 2
Art
Thursday
Day 3 Picture Day!
Friday
Day 4
Music
Snack: 11:00 AM Lunch: 12:45 PM
What are we learning this week?
Date: 10/2-10/6
Phonics:
VcE- Magic E
Sight Words:
Green: do, look, had, be, was
Blue: there, right, use, very, would
Phonics Skill: bit, bite, man, mane, fade
Quiz: 10/6
Reading:
Mod 3, Week 1: Text Features
Writing:
Complete Sentences and ideas
Social/Emotional Learning (SEL):
Motto: “ I don’t brag because I am happy with myself.”
Math:
Module 1 Review and Post Test
Assessment 10/3
Social Studies/ Science:
Sandra Day O’Connor
Notes:
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Library on Tuesday- please return your books!
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Boosterthon Splash ‘n’ Dash on Thursday 9:00-10:00 AM!
Specials Schedule:
Monday
Day 2
Art
Tuesday
Day 3
PE
Wednesday
Day 4
Music
Thursday
Day 5
Boosterthon Splash ‘n’ Dash!
Friday
Day 6
PE
Snack: 11:00 AM Lunch: 12:45 PM
What are we learning this week?
Date: 9/26-9/29
Phonics:
Short Vowels Review
Sight Words:
Green: good, his, here, of, are
Blue: her, know, now, saw, could
Phonics Skill: short vowel CVC words.
Quiz 9/28
Reading:
Mod 2, Week 3: Retell
Writing:
Complete Sentences
Social/Emotional Learning (SEL):
Motto: “ I am a productive team member.”
Math:
Module 1, Lessons 35-39
Social Studies/ Science:
Johnny Appleseed
Notes:
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Library on Tuesday- please return your books!
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Friday: Full Day- 3:30 PM Dismissal
Specials Schedule:
Monday
Day
No School
Tuesday
Day 4
Music
Wednesday
Day 5
Mandarin
Thursday
Day 6
PE
Friday
Day 1
Music
Snack: 11:00 AM Lunch: 12:45 PM
What are we learning this week?
Date: 9/18-9/22
Phonics:
Short Vowels Review
Sight Words:
Green: he, she, with, you, as
Blue: put, takes, who, all, down
Phonics Skill: short vowel CVC words.
Quiz 9/19
New words will come home on 9/20
Reading:
Mod 2, Week 2: Making Connections
Mod 2, Week 3: Retell
Writing:
Verb Review and Complete Sentences Social/Emotional Learning (SEL):
Motto: “I don’t trade what I want most for what I want now”.
Math:
Module 1, Lessons 26-30
Social Studies/ Science:
Apples
Notes:
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Library on Tuesday- please return your books!
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Friday: Early Release 2:00 PM
Specials Schedule:
Monday
Day 5
Mandarin
Tuesday
Day 6
PE
Wednesday
Day 1
Music
Thursday
Day 2
Art
Friday
Day 3
PE
Snack: 11:00 AM Lunch: 12:45 PM
What are we learning this week?
Date: 9/11-9/15
Phonics:
Short Vowels Review
Sight Words:
Spelling Quiz: 9/11
New words will be sent home on Tuesday!
Reading:
Mod 2, Week 2: Making Connections
Writing:
Verbs
Social/Emotional Learning (SEL):
Motto: “I am willing to introduce myself and get to know new people.”
Math:
Module 1, Lessons 26-30
Social Studies/ Science:
Everyday Heroes and Constitution Day
Notes:
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Monday: dress as an everyday hero!
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Library on Tuesday- please return your books!
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Friday: Dot Day! Wear dots/spots and Early Release 2:00 PM
Specials Schedule:
Monday
Day 6
PE
Tuesday
Day 1
Music
Wednesday
Day 2
Art
Thursday
Day 3
PE
Friday
Day 4
Music
Snack: 11:00 AM Lunch: 12:45 PM
What are we learning this week?
Date: 9/5-9/8
Phonics:
Short Vowels Review
Sight Words:
Your child is either a green list or a blue list. Phonics skills are for everyone!
Green: see, my, by, and, am
Blue: wants, your, eat, how, day
Phonics Skill: short vowels
Spelling Quiz: 9/11
Reading:
Mod 2, Week 1: Central Idea and Key Details
Writing:
Verbs
Social/Emotional Learning (SEL):
Motto: “I am kind to the people I am with right now.”
Math:
Module 1, Lessons 22-25
Social Studies/ Science:
Everyday Heroes
Notes:
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No school on Monday!
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Bring library books on Tuesday.
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Friday is a FULL day of school with dismissal at 3:30 PM.
Specials Schedule:
Monday
Day
NO SCHOOL
Tuesday
Day 2
Art
Wednesday
Day 3
PE
Thursday
Day 4
Music
Friday
Day 5
Mandarin
Snack: 11:00 AM Lunch: 12:45 PM
Date: 8/28-9/1
Phonics:
Short Vowels Review
Sight Words:
Your child is either a green list or a blue list. Phonics skills are for everyone!
Green: want, they, come, where, from
Blue: find, many, little, too, up
Phonics Skills: fan, get, rim, top, cup
Spelling Quiz: 8/31
Reading:
Mod 1, Week 3: Retell, Setting and Characters
Writing:
Nouns
Social/Emotional Learning (SEL):
Motto: “I show up positively for myself and the people around me.”
Math:
Module 1, Lessons 17-21
Mid Module Assessment: 8/31
Social Studies/ Science:
Light/Sound
Notes:
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Library books should be returned on Monday! We will go to the library on Tuesday, but it is good practice to get into to by returning it a day early.
Specials Schedule:
Monday
Day 3
PE
Tuesday
Day 4
Music
Wednesday
Day 5
Mandarin
Thursday
Day 6
PE
Friday
Day 1
Music
Snack: 11:00 AM Lunch: 12:45 PM
What are we learning this week?
Date: 8/21-8/25
Phonics:
Short vowels
Sight Words:
Sight Word lists will be given on Thursday!
Reading:
Mod 1, Week 3: Retell, Setting and Characters
Writing:
Journal and Handwriting
Social/Emotional Learning (SEL):
Motto: “I am always communicating through body language”.
Math:
Module 1, Lessons 13-16
Topic D Quick Check 8/23- 10 points
Social Studies/ Science:
Light
Notes:
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Library books should be returned on Monday! We will go to the library on Tuesday, but it is good practice to get into to by returning it a day early.
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Thursday is Curriculum Night. Two sessions are available, 5:00-5:30 PM and 5:30 to 6:00 PM.
Specials Schedule:
Monday
Day 4
Music
Tuesday
Day 5
Mandarin
Wednesday
Day 6
PE
Thursday
Day 1
Music
Friday
Day 2
Art
What are we learning this week?
Date: 8/14-8/18
Phonics:
Short vowels
Sight Words:
TBD- we are using the data to create differentiated lists. You will be emailed a list for your child!
Reading:
Mod 1, Week 2: Retell, Setting and Characters
Writing:
Journal and Handwriting
Social/Emotional Learning (SEL):
Motto: “Are my thoughts helping or hurting me?”
Math:
Module 1, Lessons 6-11
Topic B Quick Check 8/15 (7 points)
Social Studies/ Science:
What is a Scientist?
Notes:
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Library books should be returned Monday! We will go to the library on Tuesday but it is a good practice to get into by returning it a day early.
Specials Schedule:
Monday
Day 5
Mandarin
Tuesday
Day 6
PE
Wednesday
Day 1
Music
Thursday
Day 2
Art
Friday
Day 3
PE
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