BPS Vision: Excellence…from All… for All First Grade News Nov. 12-16 BPS Vision: Excellence…from All… for All Mission of BPS: Nichols Purpose Statement: To expect A’s and strive for excellence in EVERY area: Academics Activities Attitude The Purpose of Nichols Elementary is to create an engaging and safe school environment for the younger generation by providing higher levels of instructional opportunities in promoting life-long curiosity, learning, and well-being. A peek at the week: Homework: Monday – Reading Comprehension Tuesday – Math Wednesday – Contractions Thursday – Spelling Math : Lesson 15 – Add Three Numbers I-Ready Math Math Facts in a Flash Reading/Language : Lesson 13 - Seasons I-Ready Reading Accelerated Reading Contractions Subjects & Verbs Words to know: down 5. grow green 6. yellow open 7. goes fall 8. new Spelling words and sentences: ship shop which when whip fish Mark Your Calendar: November 13 – Cookie dough orders due November 13 – Picture retakes November 19-23 – Thanksgiving Holidays (No School) Upcoming Tests: Math – Add Three Numbers Reading – Seasons Grammar – Subjects & Verbs Spelling