April newsletter
upcoming dates to remember
4.5 STEAM center field trip
4.7 Staff & Student Holiday
4.10 Staff & Student Holiday
4.21 Family Fitness Night
4.25 STAAR concert field trip
5.9 STAAR concert field trip
5.17 PowerUP Service Project (more info to come!)
5.19 Field Day
5.26 Last Day of First Grade!
in the classroom
Writing:
The students will be able to:
write free verse poems
Reading:
The students will be able to:
think about the ending of a story and tell what lesson the character learned
Word Work:
The students will be able to:
read and spell words with triple r-blends scr-, str-, and spr-
read and spell words with blends thr-, shr-, squ-, and spl-
Math:
The students will be able to:
Order numbers up to 120 from least to greatest or greatest to least.
Compare numbers up to 120 using the symbols <, >, or =.
Generate numbers greater than or less than a given whole number up to 120.
Recite numbers forwards and backward within 120.
Skip count a set of objects by twos, fives, and tens within 120.
Science:
The students will be able to:
Identify and compare the parts of plants.
SEL:
Unit 17
Use words to describe problems presented in scenarios
Generate multiple solutions to problems presented in scenarios
Unit 18
Predict consequences using an if-then model
Select a reasonable solution to a problem
Unit 19
Define and differentiate sharing, trading, and taking turns
Identify and state the problem in a given situation
Generate possible solutions to a problem situation
Demonstrate the Fair Ways to Play
What can you do to support your child's learning at home?
note from our pta
The Cheatham PTA needs YOU! The PTA Nominating Committee is currently accepting nominations for 2023-2024 PTA Executive Board Positions. All positions are considered OPEN until voted on at the PTA Membership Meeting in April. Forms must be received by Tuesday, April 4th. You can find descriptions of each position HERE at the Cheatham PTA Bylaws and Standing Rules.
Click here to access the form!
Please nominate yourself or as many candidates as you choose, who have talents which would benefit our PTA next year; you must submit a separate form for each nomination. Please rank them in order of preference (1st, 2nd, 3rd).
If you have any questions, please reach out to the Nominating Committee at: