Campfire News Around the Campfire Week of March 11-15 Camp First Grade Spanish Phrase of the Week is: Respeto   (Respect) Inquiry into Math: We will practice applying our understanding of the equal sign to determine if equations involving addition and subtraction are true or false. Inquiry into Literacy: We will continue our two-week long unit on Inventors. We will explore the lives of: Garrett Morgan, Dr. George Washington Carver and the Wright Brothers this week! We will be identifying lots of key details about these important figures. Letterland Unit 22: Children learn about Long o as in oa and ow. The ow as in low is explained with a story about the mischievous Walter Walrus (Example: boat, know, and low) Writer’s Workshop: We will be creating a variety of informational reports/projects that detail important facts about the inventors studied this week. Inquiry into Science: We will continue to explore the importance of a push or pull to change the motion of an object. Inquiry into Social Studies: We will explore how people use natural resources in the community. Week of March 11-15 Camp First Grade Email: www.iss.k12.nc.us/coddlecreek Phone: (704) 439-4077 Jump Rope for Heart This fundraiser that supports the American Heart Association is going on through March 15. Any specific questions or Concerns, please contact Mr. Nixon! Teacher Work-Day Monday, March 11: No School for Students Around the Campfire PYP Corner Our Current Unit of Study: How The World Works Central Idea: Science connects us to the world Lines of Inquiry: Forces of motion impact speed and location/Science and technology and me/Invention Learner Profile: Attitude: Cooperation/Respect Let’s Take Action: Mark Your Calendars!!! Wednesday, March 20 is our next scheduled Charity Day! For just a $1 donation, students are welcome to come to school with BAD HAIR! all proceed collected go to support MARCH OF DIMES Upcoming Dates Mar. 11: Teacher Work-Day/ No School for Students Mar. 15: Spirit Day-Favorite Sports Jersey Day Mar. 18: Spring Pictures/Discovery Place visits First Grade at CCIB Mar. 20: $1 Bad Hair Day Mar. 22: Spirit Day-Career Day/Box Top Collection Mar. 27-Ben and Jerry’s Night (5-8pm) Created by Teaching Kids 1st