BPS Vision: Excellence…from All… for All First Grade News October 10-13, 2017 BPS Vision: Excellence…from All… for All Mission of BPS: r Nichols Purpose Statement: r 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: * Math: I-Ready Math Math Facts in a Flash Ready Lesson 8 Reading: I-Ready Reading AR Reading “A Musical Day” anchor text THIS WEEK’S HOMEWORK Tuesday- reading comprehension Wednesday- number partners for 8 and 9 Thursday- statements/ spelling Words to know: Spelling words and sentences: her 4. today she 5. our now 6. would crab 4. clip plop 5. slop flag 6. black The fox will not hop in our black box. Mark Your Calendar: October 19- Report Cards October 23-27- Red Ribbon Week October 26- Fall Festival October 31- Character Day Upcoming Tests: Reading- A Musical Day Math- Lesson 8 Grammar- Statements Spelling- l blends