First Grade Important Dates In the classroom Mrs Beznoska mbeznoska@rhpcs.org In the classroom Reading: Make a goal to read 20-30 minutes every day with your child. I-Station directions have also been sent home. You may have them do I-Station in place of backpack reading. Please note this on their reading log so they receive credit for the time spent on task. Writing: Your student should be able to write a complete sentence, with correct punctuation, capitalization, and correct spelling of frequently used sight words. (the, of, they…) We are working on editing our work, writing on topic paragraphs and using interesting/creative vocabulary to add descriptive details to our work. Encourage them to sound out words as they write and then go back and edit after. Math: We are working on place value, regrouping, and applying that knowledge to solve problems. Adding and subtracting 10 and 2 digit numbers will be the following concepts of focus during math Classroom Needs And Appreciations Thanks to the Corey Family for donating a huge bag of individually bagged snacks to our class last month. Luca had a blast handing them out during story time. We are once again getting low an healthy snacks. It would be appreciated if anyone would like to send some. Thank you volunteers!! Volunteer Needs; Thursday Reading 8:30-9:30 Many of the students need new markers and crayons. Ask your child if they need markers or crayons. We need green, yellow, and red markers for an up coming art project. Important Dates 3/5 Wear BSU colors for the Assembly w/ BSU players with a No Bullying Message. 3/10 Spring Forward and send them to bed early. We will hit the ground running at 8:00 sharp! Group Picture Day Wed. 3/14 Please send your student in their best dress code attire. Friday 3/15 St. Patrick's Day Art Projects from 1:30-2:15. Spring Fundraiser and Talent Show!! Saturday 3/16 Tuesday 3/19 Reptile Adventures Assembly (Rescheduled) 1:30 March Birthday Party 3/22 at 1:30-2:15 The lottery applications for siblings is open March 1 - April 15, 2019 Wild Animals is the next unit topic of focus. Students will be reading, and then writing about what they have learned. We will create a Class book with the students’ pictures and writing.