First Grade News

August 15 - 18

Meet the First Grade Teachers

In order of appearance...

Top Row: Emma Ackels, Amy Hisel & Sheri Thompson

Middle Row: Valeria Carrasco (Dual Language)

Bottom Row: Valeria Hernandez (Dual Language)

First Day Hooray!

We are so excited to see our FANTASTIC FIRST GRADERS tomorrow morning! You are welcome to bring your camera for First Day of School pictures with your child's teacher.

We look forward to working in partnership with you throughout the school year to help your child have a successful year in first grade.

A Glimpse at Our Week...

ELA:

Module 1: Nice to Meet You!
- - - Story Structure
    - Elements of Poetry
    - Ask and Answer Questions
    - Short a
    - Writing Form: Oral Story
    - Common Nouns: People & Animals
Establishing Routines in Reading and Writing

Social Studies:

Creating Order in Our Communities

Math:

Establishing Routines
Data Analysis

Science:

I am a Scientist

Mark Your Calendar

8/15..........First Day...Yippee

8/15..........PTA BooHoo Yahoo Breakfast (in cafeteria after you drop off your student)

8/18..........Spirit Day (see below)

8/29..........PTA Boosterthon Fundraiser Begins

8/31...........Curriculum Night (more to come)

Session 1: 6:00 - 6:30

Session 2: 6:30 - 7:00

9/4..........No School

Schedule Information

School begins at 7:40 each morning
Lunch will be at 10:15 - 10:45
Recess will be at 10:45 - 11:15
First graders will go to Specials (PE, Music and Art) from 1:25-2:10
Walkers will be dismissed from the courtyard doors. Please carry your car tag so teachers are able to identify you quickly.
Car riders will be dismissed from the back of the school. Remember to display your child's car tag on the dashboard or in a front window if your child is a car rider.

iPad Prep

Please send your child's fully charged iPad and charger to school each day. We will work to update your child's device and login to new apps throughout the week. You may find it helpful to label your child's charger and send it to school each day in his or her backpack just in case it is needed.

Teacher Wishlist

Are you looking for a way to contribute to your child's classroom? Check out the list below for ideas.

disinfecting wipes
liquid soap
liquid soap refills
hand sanitizer
colored copy paper
stickers
stamp pads
flair pens
envelopes
snack sized baggies
sandwich sized baggies
gallon sized baggies
Sharpies
white paper plates
brown paper lunch bags

Parent Volunteers Needed

We are looking for volunteers that are interested in helping first grade teachers prepare for schoolwide EXPERIENCE weeks. If you are interested in helping prepare hallway decorations or classroom items for EXPERIENCE weeks, please send an email to your child's teacher and fill out the GCISD Volunteer Background Check form linked below. We look forward to hearing from you!

ps... Our first EXPERIENCE is in September!

Link: GCISD Volunteer Background Check

Water Bottles

Your child is welcome to bring a water bottle to school each day. Bottles may be refilled at classroom sinks throughout the day, as needed. Please label your child's water bottle with his or her name in case classmates have similar or matching water bottles or to help it find its home if it gets misplaced.

Spirit Day

Each Friday is Spirit Day at Silver Lake. All students are invited to wear a blue, green or Silver Lake shirt to school on Fridays. On some Fridays, a classroom spirit cound will be taken to earn a class reward. Let's show our school spirit in first grade!

Snack Time

All first graders will have a snack time each afternoon. If you are willing to donate individually packaged snack items for your child's classroom, the donations will be gladly accepted. All snack items must be nut-free and must be processed in a nut-free facility. Snack ideas include:

Goldfish crackers
Pretzels
Cheez-It crackers
Chex Mix
Popcorn
Veggie Straws
Animal Crackers
Fruit Snacks

Families are also welcome to send healthy snacks for their own child each day (no chips or cookies, please).

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