February 7, 2025

FLU hit hard this week in first grade. Some classes were very low in attendance. Hopefully we are on the mend and everyone will be back to a normal schedule next week.

This week in math, we focused on partitioning shapes into halves and fourths. We also distinguished between shapes that are divided equally and those that are not divided equally. 

When reading with your child, ask them to find examples of these and retell what they have read to help them practice comprehension. We are also focusing on fluency this semester. Students recently did a quick fluency assessment with Mrs. Vossen and Dr. Griffin to check for words per minute. We are hoping that everyone can increase fluency without sacrificing accuracy and comprehension. When they read, they should have the fluency and prosody of a social conversation. Reading the same material multiple times is a great way to practice these skills.

Included below is a daily calendar for February for some quick phonemic skills to practice at home. The QR code at the bottom will take you to a video that explains how each exercise works. They are short and quick but can be extended if you want more practice. 

In science and social studies we are learning about weather and how geographical locations can impact how people live and their weather patterns.

Valentine parties are next Thursday, February 13 @ 2:05. Please send Valentine cards with your child next week. We will decorate boxes at school and share Valentines with our classmates that day. We appreciate the room parents who work hard to organize these fun times for the kids. They are really excited to celebrate this fun holiday with friends.

Request for LEGO Donations for LEGO Club

We are looking to enhance our LEGO Club by incorporating LEGO bricks into our lessons and activities for kindergarten through second grade.

We would greatly appreciate it if you would consider donating any unused or unwanted LEGO sets or pieces that you may have at home. These donations will be used primarily for STEM challenges. No contribution is too small, and any LEGO pieces—whether large or small, complete or partial—would be incredibly helpful.

If you have any LEGO pieces you’re willing to part with, please send them in with your child or feel free to drop them off in the foyer with Lego Club or Mrs. Griffard labeled on them. If you have any questions or would like more details, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Thank you so much for your support and generosity. We’re excited to see the creativity and learning that will come from this project!