Updates & Weekly Newsletter
Hello First Grade Families!
It has been a great week here in First Grade! Please see Reminders, Notes, and upcoming dates below. Thank you!
Reminders and Notes:
Book Fair- All week is Book fair! Monday- Thursday 7:10-3:30, Friday 7:10- 12:30 and on Brave Family Fun Night it will be open after dismissal until 5:30 and then from 6:30-7:30 pm. You can send cash with your student and we will send them down or if you don't want to send cash with your student you can buy a gift card! Go to: fair website (https://bit.ly/3fJ2Hqj) and click Gift Card at the top.
Brave Family FunNight: Tuesday we will be having our BRAVE Family Fun Night. We as first grade will be hosting an activity using recycled materials as 3D shapes. If you have any recycled materials you would be willing to donate we would appreciate it. Examples of the 3D shapes we will be using are: rectangular prism, cylinders, cubes, and cones. You can send it in with your student and we will collect it here. Thank you for any donations!
2nd Snack: We will be implementing a second snack in the afternoon to help our students with the afternoon hungries and focus for learning. This will not interfere with our learning time and be held during math. If you would like your child to have a second snack , please send in a snack for both the morning and afternoon.
Red Ribbon Week: Oct 23-27 Red Ribbon Week
Trunk or Treat-Sign up to decorate a trunk: https://forms.gle/2DfzjwwUgCCXTqR9A
Candy donations can be made here.
Parent Information meeting for prospective TAG students- October 26th, 2023 6- 6:30pm in the Library. Referral Window Open Nov.6 through Dec. 8th - Flyer
Science Fair: K-5th have the opportunity to participate in our yearly science fair. Here is the Science Fair Flyer
Report Cards: This year the district has made changes to the report cards for Grades K-2nd. HERE is an explanation letter about how the report cards will look different and explanations about the report card. If you would like to see the rubrics, please see HERE. You can also find this information on our website. Report cards will be available on Home Access Center on 10/19 and we will send home a hard copy with an envelope to be signed on 10/20.
Watch DOGS- For more information and how to participate email tosh@dftpta.org or visit: https://dadsofgreatstudents.com/
Accidents do happen from time to time so if you could please keep an extra change of clothes in your child's backpack that would be helpful.
Kind Words: Lately we’ve had quite a few reports of students in our grade level and on our campus using unkind words towards one another. Therefore, over the next few weeks, we, as a campus, will be focusing on the use of kind words during morning broadcasts, in guidance lessons with our counselors, and in common areas. Please partner with us by reinforcing the use of kind words at home. Thanks!
For more information and to keep up to date, visit our Team Website HERE
Learning for the week:
Math: We can recognize the quantity of a group of objects and use different strategies to solve Addition and Subtraction problems up to 10.
Language Comprehension: We can use illustrations and text to learn or clarify word meanings.
Foundational Skills (Phonics): We can identify and practice words with the spelling of long U with silent e.
Science: We can classify material by shape, color, texture, size, and weight. .
Social Studies: We can Identify an authority figure and how they can help us.
Upcoming Dates:
10/16: Monday- Pet Vaccination Clinic
October 16-20: Book Fair
10/17: Tuesday- BRAVE Family Fun Night
10/19: Report Cards on Home Access Center
10/20: Report Cards- Hard Copy sent home
10/23-27: Red Ribbon Week
10/26- TAG Information Night (6:00-6:30)
10/27: Trunk or Treat
We look forward to a fun-filled year! Thank you for your partnership navigating our adventure in First Grade!
Welcome to 2023!
The First Grade Teachers
Previous Updates & Weekly Newsletters
Updated: 10/6
Hello First Grade Families!
October is here! We have enjoyed the cooler weather and playing outside in the afternoons. Please see Reminders, Notes, and upcoming dates below. Thank you!
Reminders and Notes:
Parent Information meeting for prospective TAG students- October 26th, 2023 6- 6:30pm in the Library. Referral Window Open Nov.6 through Dec. 8th - Flyer
NO School- Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on the student holiday October 9th. If you have not selected a time Here is the form to do so. Thank you!
Science Fair: K-5th have the opportunity to participate in our yearly science fair. Here is the Science Fair Flyer
Report Cards: This year the district has made changes to the report cards for Grades K-2nd. HERE is an explanation letter about how the report cards will look different and explanations about the report card. If you would like to see the rubrics, please see HERE. You can also find this information on our website. Report cards will be available on Home Access Center on 10/19 and we will send home a hard copy with an envelope to be signed on 10/20.
Watch DOGS- For more information and how to participate email tosh@dftpta.org or visit: https://dadsofgreatstudents.com/
Accidents do happen from time to time so if you could please keep an extra change of clothes in your child's backpack that would be helpful.
Kind Words: Lately we’ve had quite a few reports of students in our grade level and on our campus using unkind words towards one another. Therefore, over the next few weeks, we, as a campus, will be focusing on the use of kind words during morning broadcasts, in guidance lessons with our counselors, and in common areas. Please partner with us by reinforcing the use of kind words at home. Thanks!
For more information and to keep up to date, visit our Team Website HERE
Learning for the week:
Math: We can recognize the quantity of a group of objects and use different strategies to solve Addition and Subtraction problems up to 10.
Language Comprehension: We can use illustrations and text to learn or clarify word meanings.
Foundational Skills (Phonics): We can identify and practice words with the spelling of long I and O with silent e.
Science: We can classify material by shape, color, texture, size, and weight. .
Social Studies: We can Identify an authority figure and how they can help us.
Upcoming Dates:
10/9: Monday-Student HOLIDAY
10/9: Parent/Teacher Conferences
10/10: BOO Grams sale begins
10/12: Thursday- Picture Day
10/16: Pet Vaccination Clinic
October 16-20: Book Fair
10/17: BRAVE Family Fun Night
10/19: Report Cards on Home Access Center
10/20: Report Cards- Hard Copy sent home
10/23-27: Red Ribbon Week
10/26- TAG Information Night (6:00-6:30)
10/27: Trunk or Treat
We look forward to a fun-filled year! Thank you for your partnership navigating our adventure in First Grade!
Welcome to 2023!
The First Grade Teachers
Hello First Grade Families!
This week has flown by with all our learning. Please see Reminders, Notes, and upcoming dates below. Thank you!
Reminders and Notes:
Parent Information meeting for prospective TAG students- October 26th, 2023 6- 6:30pm in the Library. Referral Window Open Nov.6 through Dec. 8th
Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on the student holiday October 9th. Please be on the lookout for an email this upcoming week with a sign-up for time slots. Thank you!
Family Series- Oct 5th 2023 (Present by ITS and Lighthouse Team): A Monthly Series to support the Leader in Me 7 Habits and Digital Citizenship at home. Learn simple ways to help your child become more responsible, develop a positive attitude, and become a problem solver. This session will include discussions on: Habit 1- Be proactive, Habit 2- Begin with the End in Mind, Digital Footprint, and Home Materials Provided.
Science Fair: K-5th have the opportunity to participate in our yearly science fair. Be on the lookout for paperwork with more information if you and your student are interested in participating.
Last night our Watch DOGS had their official first meeting since before COVID. For more information and how to participate email tosh@dftpta.org or visit: https://dadsofgreatstudents.com/
Accidents do happen from time to time so if you could please keep an extra change of clothes in your child's backpack that would be helpful.
Kind Words: Lately we’ve had quite a few reports of students in our grade level and on our campus using unkind words towards one another. Therefore, over the next few weeks, we, as a campus, will be focusing on the use of kind words during morning broadcasts, in guidance lessons with our counselors, and in common areas. Please partner with us by reinforcing the use of kind words at home. Thanks!
For more information and to keep up to date, visit our Team Website HERE
Learning for the week:
Math: We can recognize the quantity of a group of objects and use different strategies to solve Addition and Subtraction problems up to 10.
Language Comprehension: We can use illustrations and text to learn or clarify word meanings.
Foundational Skills (Phonics): We can identify and practice the spelling of long a with silent e
Science: We can identify observable properties of an item.
Social Studies: We can describe the differences between a law and a rule.
Upcoming Dates:
10/5: Family Series: Technology and Leader in Me! at 6p
10/9: Student HOLIDAY
10/9: Parent/Teacher Conferences
10/12: Picture Day
Monday, 10/16: Pet Vaccination Clinic
October 16-20: Book Fair
10/17: BRAVE Family Fun Night
10/26- TAG Information Night (6:00-6:30)
We look forward to a fun-filled year! Thank you for your partnership navigating our adventure in First Grade!
Welcome to 2023!
The First Grade Teachers
Updated: 9/23
Hello First Grade Families!
Happy Fall ! We are so excited for fall to bring in some cooler weather soon so we can enjoy our recess even more! Please see Reminders, Notes, and upcoming dates below. Thank you!
Reminders and Notes:
.Parent Information meeting for prospective TAG students- October 26th, 2023 6- 6:30pm in the Library. Referral Window Open Nov.6 through Dec. 8th
Our classrooms run cold here at school, if you could please send in/keep a jacket in your child’s backpack we would appreciate it.
In first grade we have one snack a day. Please send in a healthy snack that your child can open and eat independently. Unfortunately, we do not keep utensils in the classroom, if needed please pack them.
Accidents do happen from time to time so if you could please keep an extra change of clothes in your child's backpack that would be helpful.
The heat is still here, to combat it please send your child with a filled water bottle each day.
Kind Words: Lately we’ve had quite a few reports of students in our grade level and on our campus using unkind words towards one another. Therefore, over the next few weeks, we, as a campus, will be focusing on the use of kind words during morning broadcasts, in guidance lessons with our counselors, and in common areas. Please partner with us by reinforcing the use of kind words at home. Thanks!
For more information and to keep up to date, visit our Team Website HERE
Learning for the week:
Math: We can recognize the quantity of a group of objects and use different strategies to solve Addition and Subtraction problems up to 10.
Language Comprehension: We can use illustrations and text to learn or clarify word meanings.
Foundational Skills (Phonics): We can identify and practice rhyming words and different spelling patterns.
Science: We can identify directions of motions ( up, down, zig zag, around and around)
Social Studies: We can describe the location of ourselves and objects relative to other locations in the classroom and school using spatial terms.
Upcoming Dates:
9/25- No School (Student Holiday)
9/28 -Watch DOGS Membership Meeting at 7p
10/9- Student Holiday
10/9- Parent Teacher Conferences Day
10/12- Picture Day
10/16 - Pet Clinic
10/16 - 10/20 - Book Fair
10/17 BRAVE Family Fun Night
10/26- TAG Information Night (6:00-6:30)
Updated 9/15
Hello First Grade Families!
Though we were sad to stay inside due to the rain we LOVED being able to go outside in the afternoon due to the cooler weather and had a splendid week. Please see Reminders, Notes, and upcoming dates below. Thank you!
Reminders and Notes:
.Parent Information meeting for prospective TAG students- October 26th, 2023 6- 6:30pm in the Library. Referral Window Open Nov.6 through Dec. 8th
Our classrooms run cold here at school, if you could please send in/keep a jacket in your child’s backpack we would appreciate it.
In first grade we have one snack a day. Please send in a healthy snack that your child can open and eat independently. Unfortunately, we do not keep utensils in the classroom, if needed please pack them.
Accidents do happen from time to time so if you could please keep an extra change of clothes in your child's backpack that would be helpful.
The heat is still here, to combat it please send your child with a filled water bottle each day.
Kind Words: Lately we’ve had quite a few reports of students in our grade level and on our campus using unkind words towards one another. Therefore, over the next few weeks, we, as a campus, will be focusing on the use of kind words during morning broadcasts, in guidance lessons with our counselors, and in common areas. Please partner with us by reinforcing the use of kind words at home. Thanks!
For more information and to keep up to date, visit our Team Website HERE
Learning for the week:
Math: We can recognize the quantity of a group of objects and use different strategies to solve Addition and Subtraction problems up to 10.
Language Comprehension: We can use illustrations and text to learn or clarify word meanings.
Foundational Skills (Phonics): We can identify and practice rhyming words and different spelling patterns.
Science: We can identify magnets and how they push and pull Items.
Social Studies: We can describe the location of ourselves and objects relative to other locations in the classroom and school using spatial terms.
Upcoming Dates:
9/18-Sit Based Meeting and PTA drive
9/25- No School (Student Holiday)
10/9- Student Holiday
10/9- Parent Teacher Conferences Day
10/12- Picture Day
10/16 - Pet Clinic
10/16 - 10/20 - Book Fair
10/17 BRAVE Family Fun Night
10/26- TAG Information Night (6:00-6:30)
Updated: 9/8/23
Hello First Grade Families!
We had a great week Practicing our Safety drills and being great leaders here at school! Please read below for notes and reminders.
Reminders and Notes:
.Parent Information meeting for prospective TAG students- October 26th, 2023 6- 6:30pm in the Library. Referral Window Open Nov.6 through Dec. 8th
Our classrooms run cold here at school, if you could please send in/keep a jacket in your child’s backpack we would appreciate it.
In first grade we have one snack a day. Please send in a healthy snack that your child can open and eat independently. Unfortunately, we do not keep utensils in the classroom, if needed please pack them.
Accidents do happen from time to time so if you could please keep an extra change of clothes in your child's backpack that would be helpful.
The heat is still here, to combat it please send your child with a filled water bottle each day.
For more information and to keep up to date, visit our Team Website HERE
Last week's Slide from Open House are HERE
Learning for the week:
Math: We can recognize instantly the quantity of a group of objects up to 10.
Language Comprehension: We can identify a fable with its setting, characters, plot, and moral.
Foundational Skills (Phonics): We can identify different spelling codes in CVC and CVCC words.
Science: We can identify the difference between magnetic and non-magnetic.
Social Studies: We can describe the location of ourselves and objects relative to other locations in the classroom and school using spatial terms
Upcoming Dates:
9/18-Sit Based Meeting and PTA drive
9/25- No School (Student Holiday)
10/9- Student Holiday
10/9- Parent Teacher Conferences Day
10/26- TAG Information Night (6:00-6:30)
We look forward to a fun-filled year! Thank you for your partnership navigating our adventure in First Grade!
Welcome to 2023!
The First Grade Teachers
Updated 8/25
Hello First Grade Families!
We have made it through our first whole week! Wahoo! With practicing procedures, introducing new routines, and beginning our academics we have been busy but have enjoyed getting to know one another. Below are notes, reminders, and what we have been studying this week.
Reminders and Notes:
Back to School Night- Thursday August 31st. There will be two sessions with the same information at 5:30-6:00 and 6:10-6:40
.Parent Information meeting for prospective TAG students- October 26th, 2023 6- 6:30pm in the Library. Referral Window Open Nov.6 through Dec. 8th
Our classrooms run cold here at school, if you could please send in/keep a jacket in your child’s backpack we would appreciate it.
In first grade we have one snack a day. Please send in a healthy snack that your child can open and eat independently. Unfortunately, we do not keep utensils in the classroom, if needed please pack them.
The heat is still here, to combat it please send your child with a filled water bottle each day.
For more information and to keep up to date, visit our Team Website HERE !
Learning for the week:
Math: We are mathematicians! We can use math tools to help us solve questions, count, sort, create patterns, and solve problems.
Language Comprehension: We can identify a fable with its setting, characters, plot, and moral.
Foundational Skills (Phonics): We can identify different spelling codes in CVC and CVCC words.
Science: I am a scientist! We discussed safety skills of scientists as well as tools they use.
Social Studies: We can identify rules and their purpose.
Upcoming Dates:
8/31- Back to School Night (5:30-6:00/6:10-6:40)
9/4- No School (School Holiday)
9/7- Kona Ice
9/25- No School (Student Holiday)
10/26- TAG Information Night (6:00-6:30)
We look forward to a fun-filled year! Thank you for your partnership navigating our adventure in First Grade!
Welcome to 2023!
The First Grade Teachers
Updated: 8/16/23
Chromebooks:
We have the opportunity to use Chromebooks on our campus. Please fill out this form to select which academic programs your student has permission to use here at school. Thank you!
8/14
First day Reminders:
-We have 1 snack time in first grade and ask that you send in 1 snack with them.
-Please also send in a filled water bottle, as it is hot here in Texas and we want to make sure your student stays hydrated.
-If your student attended a RRISD school last year, please send in their chromebook and charger. We will be keeping them here at school throughout the school year.
-Messes do happen so we recommend having a spare change of clothes in your student's backpack so they are prepared for anything.
-As we are adjusting to having students back on campus I recommend sending a jacket in your student's backpack, in case they get chilly during class.