May 2011
Here’s
some
of what we’ll be learning this month in
first grade.
Reading : Cause and Effect,
Questioning, Making Inferences, Classifying and Categorizing
Grammar:
color words, number words, synonyms and antonyms
Math : Geometry, money,
adding 3 digit numbers, rounding/estimating
Science-
Continuation of the Foss Science Units
Social
Studies- Civics- Wants and Needs, Producers/Consumers, Goods and Services
What
to do at home…….
Feel
free to reinforce any of these concepts at home. Be sure to read nightly. Ask your child about
what they have read. Have them retell the story to you. Practice addition and
subtraction math facts.
Important News –
Field trip slips and money is due this
Wednesday, May 4th. Please send this in ASAP so that we have an
accurate count.
Kiss the Pig continues….send in your
donations. Right now, now one in first grade will have to kiss the pig. We’d
all really love to kiss the pig in front of your kiddos! J
ACS LOVE & LOGIC DVD NIGHTS
Join us for a night of fun parenting stories and
strategies
To reserve a seat please contact
Angela Krautz krautza@academycharter.org or
Christie Marble
marblec@academycharter.org
Space is limited.
Tuesday, April 5th 6-8 p.m. HELPING KIDS FACE TODAY’S WORLD
Tuesday, May 3rd 6-8 p.m. PARENTING DOESN’T HAVE TO BE ROCKET SCIENCE
Childcare is available for $5 per child- contact
Sara Shriver shrivers@academycharter.org
2011-2012-
Calendar http://www.academycharter.org/calendar/20112012cal.pdf
Homework-
Please make sure your child is doing both the math and
reading/spelling homework. Many students are turning in only math homework.
We are continuing to
make our way through the Saxon Math program. We will continue to learn both
addition and subtraction facts. Please make sure your student is practicing
their facts each night.
Students will continue
to study science through the Foss Science program as well as with weekly visits
to the Science Lab with Mrs. Martinelli.
May
Dates to Remember
May
2 - 2nd Grade Informances, Mr. Osgood and Mr.
Delasantos talk about their jobs – 2:50PM
May 3 - Love and Logic Parent Class 6-8
May
4 – Field Trips Slips and Money Due
May
6 – Mr. Diana
10:15 and Mr. Wood 12:00 talk about
their jobs
May 9 - Governing Board Meeting 6-8
May
12- Field Trip to Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
May 13 - $2.00 Dress Down Day
May 18 - Band/Orchestra/Choir Concert 6pm
May 19 - PTO Meeting 4pm
May
20 – Field Day – ˝ Day
May
25- Popsicles for Parents- First Grade 2:30 – More Info to Come…..Save the Date
May
26 – Last Day of School – ˝ Day
Other
important information-
Some
students are not coming to school with proper outerwear. Please make sure to
send your student to school with the appropriate sweatshirt, coat, jacket, etc.
Remember students go to recess as long as it is at least 25 degrees outside.
Please
remember to wear bike shorts under skirts and jumpers.
Please
remember to wear non marking gym shoes on PE day.
Please
send your child to school with a water bottle.
Dress Code Reminders-
Please
review the ACS dress code in regard to hair length for boys. Also, shirts must
be tucked in unless otherwise notified. Hair accessories for girls must match
the uniform.
Thanks
for your support .
The
Grade Team