Week of Feb. 2

Events:

-Feb. 11 1 hr. early out

-Feb. 13 Valentine’s Day Party

-Feb. 13 Book Orders due

-Feb. 18 1 hr. early out

Notes:

-This week we had Tashina’s mom come and talk to us about life in the Philippians.  She brought homemade egg rolls with her for us to try.  We also had Nick’s grandma come and talk to us about Norway.  She showed us some clothes that they were in Norway.  She also brought with her a few samples of Norwegian food. 

-We have started decorating our bags for Valentine’s Day. Students can bring in their valentines before Friday, February 13 if they are ready.

Week in Review:

-This week we celebrated our 100^th day of school.  Each first grade classroom had an activity for each class to participate.  Rotations included making a structure with 100 cups, writing what you would do if you had $100, and 100 exercises.  We had time to share our 100^th day collections.  Students had very creative collections.  Thanks for helping them at home.

-This week we read A Pocket for Corduroy.  We discussed the differences between town and country as well as the different cultures represented in the book.

-In math we wrapped up our unit of study on graphs with learning about 3D shapes. 

-In social studies we have started a new unit that focuses on comparing the past to the present.

Week of Jan. 12

Events:

-Jan. 19 No School

-Jan. 21 (1 hour early out)

-Jan 28 (1 hour early out)

Notes:

-Our two snow days from last week will be made up May 26 and 27.

-I have posted several pictures from our first half of first grade on my blog.  Check them out!

-This week students were able to pick a game to take home on Thursday.  This is optional.  Students may play this game and read their Hawk book or if you believe they could use a break they can just play the game.  Please make sure games are returned each Friday.

-We have started a first grade snowball fight to see which class reads the most. 

Week in Review:

-We have started a new math unit that focuses on graphing.   We have started new build.  Some of the activities include adding, telling time, subtracting, and greater than and less than.

-This week we read several Snowmen books.  We then shared similarities and differences between the books.

-We have started our new social studies unit in which we compare Iowa to our specific country.  Students are really enjoying learning about some of their heritage.

-New work journey words came home on Monday.  Students have been practicing sorting and writing these words with a partner.  We have also spent some time reviewing old words.