1st Grade eNews

Next Week

Bible - Following Jesus (The Vine and the Branches, Fishers of Men, The Church begins to grow)
Verse – Colossians 3:17-“Whatever you do in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ.”
Reading – Essential Question: What do astronauts do?
Phonics - “ow” and “oa”
Words to Know - around, because, before, bring, carry, light, show & think
Comprehension Skills & Strategies - Main Idea & Details
Grammar - We will start taking a grade on grammar skills; contractions and possessive nouns
Unit - Animal habitats; Martin Luther King Jr.
Math - Chapter 10 test Tuesday, Start Chapter 11 on measurement; Please continue practicing addition facts (Rocket Math)

Please send a heavy coat every day. If it is above 34 degrees wind chill we will try to go outside for at least a little while.
If your child wears a jacket or sweater in class, it needs to be navy blue.

January 15: MLK Day- No school
January 17: Domino’s Pizza Fundraiser Money Due
January 24: 100th day of school- we will dress up and have special activities planned
January 25: Little Dribblers fieldtrip to Springdale campus @ 9:15 (this is a special routine that we will perform)
January 26: Marriage Conference at Cross Church Pinnacle Hills Campus from 7-10pm; whether or not you attend Cross Church, we would love to have you join us for this evening to encourage you and your spouse. You can go to crosschurch.com to register and childcare is provided through 5th grade.