Welcome to First Grade

Mrs. Bars        Mrs. Kendall       Mrs. Clarke

Foundation   Your child is in the process of acquiring their foundation upon which future learning will build. The goal is to have the foundation be as stable and broad as possible so they'll have the proper support as subjects become harder.

Independence   Going to lunch, tying their shoes, problem solving, having an, "I can do it." Instead of an "I can't do it." attitude and making choices based on good decisions are all part of this first grade year.

Responsibility    This goes right along with independence. They'll begin to understand the importance of taking responsibility for their own attitudes and actions.

Social skills  This is such an important area. Manners, compassion, solving conflicts appropriately...basically how to get along with everyone else.

Transitions  This is a HUGE part of first grade. Your child will have tremendous growth this year. They literally will change from the "little kids" of kindergarten to the "big kids" of second grade right before your eyes.

Upcoming Events

February 3 12:30 Dismissal - Professional Development

February 8-11 Mini Mall

February 15 - 19 Feb. Recess - No School

March 25, 26 Parent Teacher Conferences

March 29 - Professional Development - No School

April 2 - No School - Good Friday

April 7th-11th - Cultural Arts Week  (Korea)

April 19-23- Spring Vacation - No School

April 28 - Gradparent's Day for PreK-3

May 10 - 14 Cultural Arts Week (Travel to Mexico)

May 20 - Grade 1 Talent Show

May 31 - No School - Memorial Day

June 16- Last Day of School (with one snow day added)

Dolch Sight Word Practice http://www.netrover.com/~kingskid/sightword/dolchgames.htm
50 to 75 percent of all words in text material are common words which are repeated. These 220 words are called the Dolch Sight Words. Because these words are used to hold thoughts together, these words must be recognized at glance before a child can read with confidence. 

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