First Grade News

ELA:

• Module 6:  Celebrate America

  • • • Text Features

      • Elements of Poetry

      • Make and Confirm Predictions

      • Elements of Drama

      • Media Literacy:  Reference Sources

      • Writing Form:  Personal Narrative

      • Grammar: Questions

      • Spelling: VCe Syllables

Social Studies:

• Exploring Places

Math:

• Financial Literacy and Money

Science:

• Weather and Air

The second semester is such an exciting time in first grade! Routines are revisited, friendships are strengthened and many connections are made during learning. Great strides are taken in our move toward SECOND GRADE. We will be working on gaining independence during work time and in our reading. It is very important for your child to spend time reading homework books each evening. The practice will reinforce strategies taught in class and help your child move from "learning to read" to "reading to learn". Remember to complete weekly math homework and return it to school by Friday, too. The reading and math practice will help establish positive routines that will carryover throughout your child's school experience.

Mid-year assessments are now complete. Reading and math assessment results will be shared with families after data meetings.

• Read homework books nightly

• Record minutes spent reading on the Read Across Texas recording sheet

• Math homework is due each Friday

• Return library books each Thursday

• Send a fully charged iPad to school each day

• Send a healthy snack to school each day

• Place "just in case" clothing in your child's backpack

• If you plan to attend school events such as class parties, family picnics, awards, grade level programs and more during the school year, you will need to complete a GCISD Volunteer Background Check. GCISD Volunteer Background Check

• 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.