Week of February 10th

The First grade travelers have had a GREAT week learning about India.  The kiddos are really enjoying our book and are very anxious to read ahead.  Please check out the supplies below that we will need for our India crafts and Valentine Party.

Here are a few reminders:

-  Wear BDS P.E. attire on Monday.

-  Please make sure to return library books on Thursday.

-  Valentine Party:  First grade will have our Valentine party on Friday from 10:30 to 12:00.  We are going to play several Valentine Minute to Win It games and have fun treats to eat.  We are in need of the following supplies:  Valentine marshmallows, several bags of conversation hearts, Valentine cookies, Valentine candy corn, and 16 White bags.  I will need the white bags on Monday for the students to be able to decorate.  All the other supplies do not have to be here until Thursday.  Please check with Terri Parker for more details about the party.

-  India Craft:  We will be creating an elephant as part of our lessons this week.  I am in need of jewels for this activity.

- We will have an early dismissal February 14 at 12:00.  

-  There is No School on Monday the 17th.

Here is a sneak peek at our week:

Language Arts:  This week, we will be rotating through centers to work on spelling, writing, and reading.  The students will be bringing their chapter books home each day.  They will be responsible for reading one chapter every night.  The kids will also be create a Valentine craft that will reinforce contractions!

Spelling:  The students will be choosing their new list of words on Monday.  Please check their planner for their list.  We will have a test on THURSDAY! 

Math:  We will wrap up chapter 10 on 3-dimensional shapes on Tuesday!  On Wednesday and Thursday, the students will participate in Math centers that will review skills already taught this year.  

India:  This week, we will be learning about the elephant festival and the painted elephant parade.  The students will be using milk jugs (from the igloo :-)) to create their own India inspired elephant. For this craft, we are in need of jewels.