1st Grade Newsletter
May 13-17, 2024
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What Are We Learning?
Math
I can use symbols to compare place value models.
I can use symbols to compare numbers.
I can count to 120 from any given number.
I can use a number line to count backwards from any given number below 120.
I can count backwards from any given number below 120.
I can count groups of objects by 2s to find the amount from any given number 0-120.
ELAR
I can identify and describe the characters of a story.
I can identify and describe the setting of a story.
I can describe the problem of a story and explain how they affect the characters. I can explain how the problem is solved.
I can self‐select text and interact independently with text for increasing periods of time.
I can brainstorm small moment ideas from our field day.
I can draft my small moment story.
I can write a closing for a small moment story about our field day.
I can revise and edit my small moment story.
Spelling
End-of-Year Spelling Assessment
Social Studies
I can explain the purpose of Celebrate Freedom Week.
I can explain the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.
I can describe the customs and celebrations that are associated with Constitution Day.
Science
I can identify the basic parts of a plant.
Reminders
Thank You
The first grade teachers would like to thank our wonderful PTA and generous families for spoiling us last week for Teacher Appreciation Week with treats, drinks, and yummy food. Thank you so much for your on-going support and kindness all year long! The best gift of all is having your children in each of our classrooms.
Letter of Intent for the 2024-2025 School Year
In preparation for the 2024-2025 school year, we need to know if your child plans to attend O. C. Taylor or not. This helps us as we begin to consider student enrollment in each grade level, staffing, and class placements for next year. Please complete a separate form for each child who currently attends O. C. Taylor.
Absences/Ride Changes
If your child is going to be absent for any reason, please be sure to email your child's teacher, Ms. Paola, and Nurse Katy. It's important for all of these staff members to be contacted in order for your child's attendance to be entered in correctly in Skyward. Thank you so much for emailing paola.cervantes@gcisd.net and katy.faught@gcisd.net along with your child's teacher each time your child is absent from school.
When making ride changes, picking up students for appointments and absences, please email both Gene Guinane (gene.guinane@gcisd.net) and Paola Cervantes (paola.cervantes@gcisd.net) in case one of them is out of the office.
Spring Pictures
Spring pictures are now online for parents to view and order. Click here to order.
HMH Into Reading myBook
Students will continue to take home the HMH Into Reading myBooks as we finish reading the stories inside of them in class. Your child can keep these books forever at home or recycle them, if you prefer. Your child does not need to finish any of the activities inside the books at home. Your child DOES NOT have to keep these books inside his/her backpack. These books are for your child to keep at home. Thank you!
iPad Reminders
Please remind your child to bring his/her iPad AND charger to school each day! The iPad must be charged at 100% each day. Students are rewarded on random days for having a fully charged iPad. Thank you for helping your child be prepared for school daily.
Weekly Library Schedule
Students will check out a new book from the library weekly as long as they return their old books. Please help your child remember to put library books back in his/her backpack after reading them at home. This will help ensure that your child gets to check out a new book at the library every time!
Ms. Collins - Tuesday
Ms. Duncan - Wednesday
Ms. McNamara - Thursday
Ms. Welch - Friday
Yearbooks
Forget to order a yearbook? We have extras! They are available starting Wednesday May 15th, on a first come, first serve basis. Please have a check written out to O.C. Taylor Elementary for 22 dollars and bring it to Mrs. Dagger's 5th grade class to purchase your yearbook.
Teacher Wish Lists
