1st Grade Newsletter
October 6, 2020
Language Arts
What are we learning?
- Building a community of readers and writers
- Characters
- Personal Narrative
Home/School Connection
- Find a good spot for reading at home
- Create a space to keep a writing journal, pencils, and crayons
- Ask your student to describe their favorite character after reading a story together (make sure they tell you why!)
Math
What are we learning?
- Counting
- Number Sense
Home/School Connection
Counting collections: Find things in your home under 50 to count (ex. Pasta, crayons, coins, cups, etc)
Science
What are we learning?
- Observation
- Characteristics of Animals
- Basic Needs of Animals
Home/School Connection
- What does a scientist do?
- Name some characteristics of a plant or animal.
Social Studies
What are we learning?
- Citizenship
- Being a Virginian
Home/School Connection
- What does it mean to be responsible?
- How can you be a good citizen?
Important Dates and Reminders
Indigenous Peoples Day - October 12 (No School for Students)
Positivity Project
- Week 3 (Oct 4-10): Open-Mindedness
- Week 4 (Oct 11-17): Being Present and Giving Others My Attention
- Check out some family resources here!