This weeks agenda and reminders 8/29

In ELA/Reading we are reading The Big Blue Ox(p. 56-65). This story's phonics lesson focuses on short "o" and -s plurals. Grammar will deal with action parts of sentences.

For Math, we will be focusing on skip counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s. We will also work more with numbers reviewing ordering, before, after and between as we target skipping on a number line (beginning addition and subtraction strategies).

In Science, we will be continue with magnets and Social Studies, will continue to focus on the five themes of geography.

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Friday is the kickoff of football season and Mr. Shadinger is allowing Factory Shoals students and teachers to wear apparel /colors of their favorite football team (recreational, high school, college, or pro). On this day he is also allowing us to wear baseball caps as long as they are team caps. Please help us show our school spirit by participating!

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Important Dates to remember for the week:

Thursday, September 1 - Spirit Night @ Texas Roadhouse (Chapel Hill Rd.)

Friday, September 2 - Progress Reports go home

Monday, September 5 - NO SCHOOL (Labor Day)

!!New Teacher!!

Due to low numbers in the county, we have had to shift teachers around to different schools in order to save jobs and lower class sizes that are too large. In doing this, first grade lost Mrs. Austin, but gained former fifth grade teacher Samantha Duke. We hope everyone is as excited as we are to have her on our team!

First Grade Team:
Kelly Barbe
Eleanor Billingsley
Samantha Duke
Ashley Lindeman
Andreah Summers

This weeks agenda and reminders 8/22

In ELA/Reading we are reading Pig in a Wig (p. 34-45). This story's phonics lesson focuses on short "i" and final "x". Grammar will deal with naming parts of sentences.
For Math, we will be working more with numbers reviewing ordering, before, after and between as we target skipping on a number line (beginning addition and subtraction strategies).
In Science, we will be continue with magnets and Social Studies, will continue to focus on the five themes of geography.
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The first Fundraiser of the year began on Thursday. Check your child's folders/bookbags for the Fundraiser packets and help support our schools PTA.
For a short video introduction to the fundraiser, check out this link: Believe Kids
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Important Dates to remember for the week:
Thursday, August 25 - PTA/Parent Grade Level meetings at 6:00pm

This Week's Agenda and Reminders

In ELA/Reading we are reading Sam, Come Back! (p. 14-23)
Our grammar lesson for the week deals with forming sentences.
Our phonics lesson will focus on short “a” and final “-ck”.
In Math, we will be working with numbers (ordering, before, after, between, etc.)
In Science, we will be learning about magnets.
In Social Studies, will dicuss the five themes of geography.

The music teacher, Ms. Cecere, has asked that each child bring in a folder for music. Please try and do so as soon as you can.

Upcoming Week

The week of August 8-12 is our first full week of school. During this time, your child's teacher will be assessing him or her to see where they are academically as we begin our school year. You should expect to see regular homework the following week (August 15th). Please take the time to sit down and go over things sent home with your child so that we, together, can ensure a successful first grade year!