master our multiplication and division facts with the support of our families
understand and recognize the properties of different shapes
convert length, weight, and volume
study fractions and decimals on Fractions Friday
work with base 10: ones, tens, hundreds, thousands, ten thousands, and beyond
learn visual and number based multiplication and division strategies
play math board and card games
In Reading this year, we will...
find the main idea, and supporting details
look for evidence in the text
describe characters and events
summarize or retell
infer, or read between the lines
read fluently with expression
compare and contrast
read novels and picture books together
build independent reading stamina
In Writing this year, we will...
write opinion pieces to persuade
write informative pieces to explain about a topic
write narrative pieces to describe an event vividly
work on grammar and handwriting
practice spelling important words
reflect on the way we feel
write letters, blog posts, and more
In Social Studies this year, we will...
study and write about state symbols
learn about different regions
learn the origin of the United States
describe different Constitutional Rights
be inspired by different people who changed the world
read and take notes on Social Studies articles
look at and create different maps
In Science this year, we will...
understand the steps in the scientific method
design investigations of our own
use materials found at home to design an investigation
partner with the Harris Center to investigate mammals together
describe different animal adaptations
be amazed by the science around us
read and take notes on Science articles
In Leadership and Social Emotional Learning, we will...
work to help our school and wider community
learn with our 1st grade buddies on Fridays
practice being informed citizens
act as the leaders of the school
speak clearly with confidence to an audience
demonstrate active listening
show teamwork and conflict resolution skills
use mindfulness and self-regulation strategies to stay in control
Please click here to view a copy of the report card your student will be assessed with this year. The standards are broken down by each subject to give a fuller picture of what your student is currently able to do.